Living in Heidelberg

Heidelberg is one of the most popular cities in Germany. Here, we have some assembled some information for you - practical as well as general - about living here.

Recreation / leisure

There are lots of possibilities for recreation and leisure in and around Heidelberg. Offers that are particularly suitable for families are marked with an asterisk *.

General information

• City of Heidelberg: Official website
• German-American Institute Heidelberg (DAI)
• Metropolregion Rhein-Neckar (regional information)
• Heidelberg Tourist Information

Sightseeing highlights

• Zoo*, HD-Neuenheim
• Märchenparadies*, HD-Königstuhl
• Falknerei Tinnunculus*, HD-Königstuhl
• Mountainbike-Freeride, HD-Königstuhl
• Heidelberg Castle
• Boat trips on the Neckar river

In the region

• Luisenpark*, Mannheim
• Planetarium Mannheim
• Wildpark*, Schwarzach
• Schloss Schwetzingen
• Trips to Pfalz
• Trips to France, Alsace

* particularly suitable for for families with kids