Altstadt (old town)
Heidelberg, Germany
The historic centre of medieval and Baroque architecture along the Neckar.
Places in Altstadt (old town)
- Zum Roten Ochsen Heidelberg's oldest tavern, serving residents and visitors since 1703.
- Hotel-Restaurant Hackteufel Authentic German cuisine where tradition meets comfort.
- Altstadt historic tavern bars Bars within Heidelberg's centuries-old taverns, popular with both locals and the city's university students.
- Neckar riverside bars Bars along the Neckar offering views up toward the castle.
Practical notes for Heidelberg
- Best time to visit
- April to June and September to October offer mild weather for walking the Altstadt and hiking the Philosophers' Walk above the river.
- Getting around
- Heidelberg's Altstadt is compact and walkable, with a funicular connecting to Heidelberg Castle above the town.
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Language
- German. English is widely spoken in the university town.
- Timezone
- CET (UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer)
- Current trends
- Heidelberg's Weststadt district has become a mecca for vegans and vegetarians, part of a broader diversification of the city's dining scene beyond its historic taverns.
Other neighborhoods in Heidelberg
- Heidelberg Castle grounds — The hilltop castle ruins overlooking the town, reached by funicular.
- Weststadt — A district that has become a hub for vegan and vegetarian dining.
Read the full Heidelberg guide