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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Heidelberg to see all of its attractions.
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 14 km from the city centre.
Train
Lufthansa is the most popular train carrier serving Heidelberg, followed by Deutsche Bahn. The train journey from Heidelberg to Basel takes 3h 05m and costs around €10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Munich, expect to pay about €21 for a 3h 16m trip. Located 1.4 km from the city centre, Heidelberg Gaisbergstraße is the busiest station in Heidelberg. Another popular train station is Heidelberg Weststadt/Südstadt, located 0.8 km from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Heidelberg is to pick up a car hire from Munich, which is about 254 km from Heidelberg. You’ll find branches of Ok Mobility and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Munich.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Heidelberg, including FlixBus, Regiojet and BlaBlaBus. From Cologne, the bus ride to Heidelberg takes 185 km and will cost you around €25. From Leverkusen, the ticket costs about €29 for a journey of 217 km. Heidelberg’s bus station is located 0.9 km 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 €98 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €229 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 €27 to €440 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.
Where to stay in popular areas of Heidelberg
Most booked hotels in Heidelberg
Hiring a car in Heidelberg
Expect to pay €1.84 per litre in Heidelberg (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €22.08 and €29.44. The most frequently booked car type in Heidelberg is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Class Mini Car or similar) is, on average, 55% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.