Welcome to Heidelberg
We docked for the day in Heidelberg and started with a tour of the Heidelberg Castle which sits high atop a mountain ridge overlooking the city. Then we headed back down for a tour of the city center which like most places has a charm all its own.
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- Population 159,714
- Located in Rhine Rift valley
- Home to Heidelberg castle
- Jaw Bone discovered in 1907 represents the old human life in Europe at over 200,000 years old
- 1st mention at 49 AD
- Has historic old town
- Known for Christmas markets
- 11.9 visitors a year
Tour of Heidelberg Castle
City Center Tour