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Heidelberg Castle
Truly romantic: the world-famous ruins

How to find us

How to get to Heidelberg Palace

Address

Heidelberg Castle
69117 Heidelberg, Germany

Getting there

By public transport: from Heidelberg central station, take bus line 33 or bus line 20 to the stop
Bergbahn. Take the Bergbahn (funicular railway) to Schloss (Castle) station.

Please note:
On Tuesday, September 2, 2025, construction work will be taking place on the Burgweg at Heidelberg Castle. The Burgweg will therefore be closed to visitors from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Please note:
Direct access to the castle address is not possible.
The State Palaces and Gardens recommend using the cable car.
An overview of the parking garages can be found here: 

Please note:
Until further notice, Neue Schlossstraße is closed to vehicles between the Schlossberg and Graimbergweg sections. Access to the castle is not possible. The Neue Schlossstraße can still be used as a footpath and cycle path.

The following alternative routes are available for vehicles:
- Hausackerweg
- Klingenteichstraße
- Gaiberger Weg