heidelberg germany
In the country of Germany you will find many interesting cities and towns like Heidelberg to visit. This charming city is located in the Baden-Württemberg region. The city is located in the rural district Rhein-Neckar-Kreis. Heidelberg is situated near the Neckar River, where the river leaves its steep valley in the Odenwald to join the Rhine River. You will find that this wonderful city is part of the region called the Rhine-Neckar Metropolitan Region.
The interested visitor will find a visit to Heidelberg very pleasant. This city has a number of interesting places to visit, as well as many modern conveniences to enjoy. You will find that there are a number of hotels, inns and other accommodation to fit the budgets of many visitors. The shopping and fine dining that you will be able to enjoy along with the sightseeing will surely enhance your pleasure of this city. As there are many interesting places to visit while in Heidelberg, you may want to take some time to plan the places you want to visit well in advance so that you can enjoy all the delights that Heidelberg has to offer.
Of the many places you can visit while in Heidelberg, you might want to check out the Philosophers’ Walk. This footbridge, which in German is called Philosophenweg, is located in Heidelberg itself. You will find this walkway near the ruins of the Celtic fortress located there. The name of this place comes from the fact that the city’s university professors and philosophers used to walk and talk here. While visiting this place, you will be able to see great views of the Heidelberg castle and the old town.
Another great place that you might want to visit while in Heidelberg is the Heiligenberg Mountain. From the top of the mountain you can see a spectacular view over the old town of Heidelberg. Nature lovers will also enjoy coming here to see the beauty of the surrounding countryside. Not far from here you can see the remains of an ancient wall that was built by the Celts to keep the Germanic tribes out of the area.
In addition to taking a look at these ruins, you will also be able to look at the Heidenloch, which is a deep well. The origins of this well are unknown, however it is an interesting place to see as it indicates that the city of Heidelberg has an older history than can be known. Also, while in the vicinity of Heiligenberg, you should take time to visit the ruins of a 10th-century Heidelberg cloister.
These are just some of the interesting places you can visit while you are in the city of Heidelberg. The next time you’re planning a visit to Germany, you might want to spend some time exploring this charming city and see what you can discover for yourself.