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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

Directions and parking

It is not possible to drive directly to the castle address.
The State Palaces and Gardens recommend using the cable car.
The funicular railways will be undergoing maintenance from March 9 to March 27, 2026. During this period, the Heidelberg funicular railways will not be operating. The summer timetable will apply from March 28, 2026.
 

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.