Group tours, also outside opening times, available by arrangement.
Special tours as per schedule and by arrangement.
Heidelberg Castle
Truly romantic: the world-famous ruins
Visitor information
Please note:
A triathlon will take place in Heidelberg on Sunday, July 27, 2025. The event will affect the accessibility of Heidelberg Castle.
- The cycle route will be closed from approx. 8.30 am to approx. 1 pm.
- The public parking lot can only be reached via Hausackerweg.
- The access roads for cars and buses are closed both from the town and from Gaiberg.
Details can be found on the attached map.
Details can be found in the attached plan.
Further information can be found at
Opening times
Palace, Altan, large barrel cellar
All Year Around
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Mon. - Sun., Holiday
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09:00 am - 06:00 pm
Last admission 5:30pm
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24. December |
09:00 am - 02:00 pm
Last admission 1:30pm
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25. December |
closed
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31. December |
09:00 am - 02:00 pm
Last admission 1:30pm
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01. January |
11:00 am - 06:00 pm
Last admission 5:30pm
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Palace cash desk
All Year Around
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Mon. - Sun., Holiday
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09:00 am - 05:15 pm
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24. December |
09:00 am - 01:15 pm
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25. December |
closed
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31. December |
09:00 am - 01:15 pm
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01. January |
11:00 am - 05:15 pm
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German Apothecary Museum
18th March to 5th January
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Mon. - Sun., Holiday
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10:00 am - 06:00 pm
Last admission at 5:40pm
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24. December |
10:00 am - 02:00 pm
Last admission at 1:40pm
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25. December |
closed
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31. December |
10:00 am - 02:00 pm
Last admission at 1:40pm
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01. January |
11:00 am - 05:00 pm
Last admission at 4:40pm
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6th January to 17th March
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Mon. - Sun., Holiday
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10:00 am - 05:30 pm
Last admission at 5:10pm
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Guided tours
Guided tours in German
3 November to 31 March
| Mon – Fri | 11:00am, 12:00pm, 2:00pm, 3:00pm |
| Sat and Sun and public holidays | 11:00am to 3:00pm hourly |
1 April to 2 November
| Mon – Fri | hourly 11.00am – 4.00pm |
| Sat, Sun and public holidays | hourly 10:00am – 4:00pm |
Guided tours in english
3rd November to 31th March
| Mon – Fri | 11:15am, 12:15pm, 2:15pm, 3:15pm |
| Sat and Sun and public holidays | 11:15am to 3:15pm hourly |
1 April to 2 November
| Mon – Fri | 11:15am to 4:15pm hourly |
| Sat and Sun and public holidays | 10:15am to 4:15pm hourly |
Admission
Palace Ticket
| Adults | 11,00 € |
| Reduced | 5,50 € |
Includes use of the Funicular Railway, Courtyard, Great Tun, German Apothecary Museum
Guided Tours (additional fee)
| Adults | 6,00 € |
| Reduced | 3,00 € |
| Family | 15,00 € |
| Groups p.P. | 5,40 € |
Audioguide
| in addition to the castle ticket | 6,00 € |
Available in several languages: German, English, French, Spanish, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Russian. Further information can be found at www.heidelberg-schloss.de
Annual ticket
| Adults | 40,00 € |
| Reduced | 20,00 € |
without mountain railway to the castle;
with castle courtyard, visit to the Great Barrel and admission to the German Pharmacy Museum.
PERSONALISED
The annual pass is personal and non-transferable. In the event of unauthorised use, the annual pass will be retained by our supervisory staff and handed over to the castle administration.
VALIDITY
The annual pass is valid for one year from the date of issue. Access is subject to restrictions, e.g. due to special events, construction measures or legal requirements.
EXCHANGE/RETURN
The annual pass cannot be exchanged or returned.
LOSS
Unfortunately, it is not possible to replace the annual pass for technical reasons relating to the system and the ticket office, as the annual pass can only be issued for one year from the current date. Furthermore, no names are stored for data protection reasons, which means that lost annual passes cannot be reactivated.