Join us on our first of three days in Heidelberg. We do all the basic stuff like wander the Altstadt, cross the famous old bridge, explore the Heidelberg castle, climb on a giant barrel, ride a century old tram, and try some regional food. Like and subscribe to see day two’s adventures!
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Intro: 0:00-0:20
Tourist Information Office 0:21-1:30
Heidelberg Altstadt 1:31-4:00
Antique Book Store 4:01-5:54
The Old Bridge 5:56-8:00
Monkey Statue 8:01-8:50
Heidelberg Castle 8:51-11:00
Big Barrel 11:01-12:40
Apothecary Museum 12:41-13:17
Old Funicular 13:18-15:15
Königstuhl 15:16-16:40
Vetter’s 16:41- 19:50
Conclusion 19:51-21:13
46 Comments
Seems amazing from wich city should I came to this one?
If 'you like travel books ill take it you have read Claudio Magris’s Danube? What a gem of a book, a mustread for travel, culture and history nerds
Been to Heidelberg this year. Beautiful city.
Have you been to the Philosophenweg on the other side of the river?
I spent a few days there in 2021, it was so lovely. I didn't realize the monkey was "interactive", good tip! I quite enjoyed your bookstore visit too (featuring Maps, yay!)
I'm very happy for your "take" on Heidelberg. It's been a long time since my last visit in 1964, and I hope to return next year for a 60th anniversary experience. While in the US Army, I was stationed in nearby Mannheim for 19 months, and spent almost every weekend in Heidelberg. There are some nice Neckar River cruises that are very scenic and lotsa fun. Sadly,my favorite local beer is no longer being brewed as the brewery is no longer in business. Getting to Heidelberg from Mannheim was cheap and easy using the OEG which stopped at Kaefertal Wald and went to Heidelberg passing through Weinheim, where there is a neat Castle Ruin!
I am excited. Finally in the “Laend”
For me Prague is…
Very great and entertaining/informative video! I follow you guys since months and I am totally happy and thankful that you finally made it to break out/leave your little "bavarian bubble" of germany and the beautiful surrounding areas towards the south and have started to move further north! Baden-Württemberg and Rhineland Palatinate for example might not have the amazing views of the Alps as a beautiful background of your videos, but they surely have hundreds of castles,great landscapes, amazing forrests, medieval cities and really great wine and deliciuos +
food waiting for you and other expats/travellers since decades! Please try to be brave an leave yout bavarian/munich bubble and travel just a few hundred clicks further to the north and you´ll find the things you already like in a greater variety!
I lived there from 89-95… loved it. Disappointed with the “diversity” comments… has really caused trouble in Germany. I fear the Heidelberg I left in 1995 is not very similar today. That being said… great video for a great city.
The picture at 15:42 from the Kaiserstuhl is awesome 🔥🔥🔥
If you go down one stop from Königstuhl, there's another lovely and scenic restaurant at Molkenkur station.
As part of my Winter Wonderland Christmas vacation to Europe, I'll be visiting Heidelberg on December 26 to explore beautiful places and savor the food and drinks. Thank you for sharing your videos.
You both never fail to make us all so jealous of the great places you visit…this is no exception! Love the suggestion to first visit the tourist info centers–you always seem to get great places to visit! Great books–those should help you with your German (not that it seems to need much help. You both are speaking it quite well). The castle looks extraordinary. And, as always, super jealous of the beers. Looking forward to the next episode with all the food and more beer! Prost! Rob
Next time we visit Germany, Heidelberg will be a must see. Thank you for the inspiration!
So happy to watch your appreciation about Heidelberg, my home town. I still live here close by. Let me know when you both will be around next time, I am happy to share a closer look at Heidelberg
Nice vlog guys – interesting footage.
Thanks!
Hi Guys! Great video. You definitely put Heidelberg on our bucket list. I wrote a poem for you to!
In Munich's embrace, Ben and Camille reside,
Bavarian dreams where love and laughter coincide.
Neuschwanstein whispers tales of their delight,
As the Danube serenades them through the night.
Biergartens echo with their shared delight,
Lederhosen twirls in the Munich moonlight.
Camille's laughter, a melody in the air,
As Ben's gaze, a love only Munich could bear.
Engulfed in the Alps, their love does soar,
In the heart of Bavaria, forevermore.
From Marienplatz to Englischer Garten's bloom,
Ben and Camille dance in Munich's room.
Seasons change, but their love stands true,
In the cobbled streets, where memories accrue.
Munich's magic weaves through each embrace,
As Ben and Camille find their special place
12:05 — More like Noah’s ark for their twirling shape. Wow, what a barrel 🛢️
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Lovely video. Heidelberg is my mom‘s hometown. The castle was her playground when she was young. My parents met there while my dad was a US soldier at the Heidelberg military base. We have been there twice & I agree with your recommendations. If you return, might I suggest that you try Restaurant Sudpfanne and go during the Christmas market season? Happy travels!
Another great and infomative video..! Am really interested now in adding this place to our Bavaria 2024 holiday……is it easy to get to from Munich where we will be staying as our base..? Thanks.
Can't wait to see it asap
Please share the prices of the tickets and travel if possible if I am travelling from Frankfurt
Thanks! My wife and I are going to Heidelberg next month and we have no idea what to expect. Your video provided a lot of insight and we're definitely going to reference it once we're there!
this convinced me to stay in heidelberg for the duration of my trip instead of taking a day or 2 to go to Freiburg. Thanks!
I live about 12km south of Heidelberg in the town of Wiesloch.
Fun Fact: Wiesloch is home to the world's first petrol station. At that time, this was the old city pharmacy.
Where i can find the information offices, can you give information about it too
Do they offer online tickets?
this video has brought me so much joy. we are taking a day trip to heidelberg for my birthday this weekend and I can’t wait to see it 😄 so glad I found your channel
dude, as a German your English accent is beautiful.
very useful video
Great video & beautifully edited 👍🏼
Visited about 6 years ago and it was nice but not the most beautiful city. Please visit Luneburg, just outside of Hamburg
As I wrote here about a year ago when I commented that I hoped to return “next year,” this is being written from Heidelberg. My first effort to walk in your footsteps failed due to thundershowers which prevented me from seeing the castle ruins in Neckargemünd. But yesterday the weather was perfect for a nice visit to the castle! Enjoyed it thoroughly, but didn’t take the interior tour, as I had already done so several times some 60 years earlier! Sadly, Heidelberger Engelbraeu has vanished from the local scene. The S-Bahn has replaced the OEG for transportation to Mannheim. Had an excellent visit to this historic town. You mentioned that Heidelberg is a city of science; I didn’t check it out this visit, but Bunsen’s laboratory at the University used to be open for the public to see. (Bunsen burner, his invention was in almost every laboratory up through the 1970’s).
We loved your clip about our home town. Looking forward to see your next video project. Cheers, Matthias & Sabine from Heidelberg/currently Kazakhstan
Going there in a week to study! Very helpful video indeed , Thanks !🎀
JIC know one explained the monkey yet: There used to be a relief of a monkey on the old city fortifications in the Middle Ages, when the Neckar was the border of two principalities. The monkey was showing his bottom to the northern bank, a perpetual mockery addressed at the Prince-Bishop of Mainz.
I would prefer a German presenting this town ….
What is better heidelberg or baden baden ?
Luneburg is better and less touristy
I am from Heidelberg left in 1964 too move too cailf and still hear but I still love my home town my sister is still there it have been a while going home I am 80 this year but Heidelberg is wunderbar love it always will 💚♥️🧸🥨🇩🇪we walked every Sunday almost too the castle I remember everything on your video ♥️💚
I prefer Trier
You two are awesome! 🖤❤️💛
Mein Lob kommt etwas spät, aber ich habe eben erst euer Video aus Regensburg gesehen und bin so auf das hier gestoßen. Ich kenne und liebe Heidelberg. Tolles Video, freue mich schon auf weitere… Abo ist raus 👍