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Explore Heidelberg

Heidelberg is known for it,s venerable Heidelberg University founded in the 14th century and the town is located on the Neckar River in southwestern Germany.Upon the Königstuhl hill stands the red-sandstone ruins of Heidelberg Castle, a notable example of Renaissance architecture.

Watch the tourism video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JR8AWewZk30

Language Spoken
Language Spoken
German and English are spoken in this area.
Currency & Time Zone
Currency & Time Zone
Euro
UTC+00:00
Cuisine
Cuisine
Meals
Inexpensive Restaurant meal 14 Euros, Mid-range Restaurant meal 50 Euros, Combo Meal 8,50 Euros
Drinks
Irish Coffee 6,9 Euros, Schweppes Dry 3,5 Euros, Espresso 2,4 Euros, Milchkaffee 3,8 Euros, John Jameson 7,5 Euros, Orangina 3,8 Euros, Coca Cola 3,1 Euros, Basil Hayden,s 9,5 Euros
Transportation
Transportation
Taxis
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) 3,50 Euros, Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) 2 Euros, Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) 30 Euros
General Transport
Bus/Trams: 1 ticket is 2,60 Euros, a Day ticket is 6,70 Euros, a 3-Day ticket is 16,20 Euros

Things to do in Heidelberg

Hiking is one of the main outdoor activities here, either in the Klipkraal Hiking trail or the Suikerbosrand Hiking trail.The Rondebult Bird Sanctuary grants the opportunity to observe a massive variety of birdlife, though it is not only limited to birds.The Carnival City Entertainment World caters to all ages, a diverse range of activities exist here, from table games to arcade games, restaurants for dining and many more.

Medical Precautions

Medical Precautions

Recommended Vaccines

(Germany) The following Vaccines are recommended when traveling to Germany:

  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B and Rabies.The following vaccines are taken routinely when coming to Germany: Measles Mumps Rubella (MMR)
  • TDAP (Tetanus
  • Diphtheria & Pertussis)
  • Chickenpox
  • Shingles
  • Pneumonia
  • Influenza
  • Meningitis and Polio.
Top 10 Packing Essentials

Top 10 Packing Essentials

  • (Germany) a German Phrasebook
  • Weatherproof rain jacket
  • Universal Power Adapter
  • Neck Wallet
  • Windproof Travel Umbrella
  • Comfortable flats (shoes)
  • Packing Cubes
  • a Backpack
  • Travel Insurance for Germany
  • Shawl or Scarf
  • Brita water bottle and a First Aid Kit.
Passports & Visa Information

Passports & Visa Information

(Germany) These countries don,t need a Schengen Visa to enter Europe (Germany is part of the Schengen Agreement): Albania; Andorra; Antigua and Barbuda; Argentina; Australia; Bahamas; Barbados; Bosnia and Herzegovina; Brazil; Brunei; Canada; Chile; Colombia; Costa Rica; Dominica; El Salvador; Georgia; Grenada; Guatemala; Holy See (Vatican City State); Honduras; Hong Kong S.A.R.; Israel; Japan; Kiribati; Macao S.A.R.; Malaysia; Marshall Islands; Mauritius; Mexico; Micronesia; Moldova; Monaco; Montenegro; Nauru; New Zealand; Nicaragua; North Macedonia; Palau; Panama; Paraguay; Peru; Saint Kitts and Nevis; Saint Lucia; Saint Vincent; Samoa; Serbia; Seychelles; Singapore; Solomon Islands; South Korea; Taiwan; Timor Leste; Tonga; Trinidad and Tobago; Tuvalu; Ukraine; United Arab Emirates; United States of America; Uruguay; Vanuatu and Venezuela.