Heidelberg travel guide
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You're Going to Love Heidelberg
With a population of 143,345, Heidelberg is a must-see destination in Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Heidelberg deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Heidelberg
If you’re looking for affordable options, Restaurant Neo (Zollhofgarten 2) and Café Rossi (Rohrbacher Str. 4) are great picks.
When to visit Heidelberg
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Heidelberg in July, when the average temperature is 19 °C, and the highest can go up to 24 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -1 °C, with an average temperature of 0 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 80 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Heidelberg, with an average rainfall of 42 mm.
How to Get to Heidelberg
Plane
When flying to Heidelberg, you’ll arrive at Mannheim City (MHG), which is located 9 miles from the city centre.
Train
Deutsche Bahn is the most popular train carrier serving Heidelberg, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Heidelberg to Stuttgart takes 1h 52m and costs around $10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Basel, expect to pay about $18 for a 2h 50m trip. Located 0.9 miles from the city centre, Heidelberg Gaisbergstraße is the busiest station in Heidelberg. Another popular train station is Heidelberg Weststadt/Südstadt, located 0.5 miles from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Heidelberg is to pick up a car hire from Frankfurt am Main, which is about 49 miles from Heidelberg. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Ok Mobility, among others, in Frankfurt am Main.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Heidelberg, including FlixBus, Lufthansa and Regiojet. From Nuremberg, the bus ride to Heidelberg takes 160 miles and will cost you around $61. From Stuttgart, the ticket costs about $15 for a journey of 160 miles. Heidelberg’s bus station is located 0.5 miles from the city centre.
Airlines serving Heidelberg
Where to stay in Heidelberg
From 5-star hotels such as the Hotel Europäischer Hof Heidelberg to great affordable options like the City Partner Hotel Holländer Hof, Heidelberg offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $174 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $415 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Lotte Hostel and Hemingway's Hostel Heidelberg. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Heidelberg, with prices from $49 to $796 per night. Weststadt is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Heidelberg are about 17% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.