Experts' Choice Award Old Bridge (Karl Theodor Bridge)
What the experts agree on
Heidelberg's picturesque 1786 stone bridge, flanked by distinctive helmet-shaped towers from medieval fortifications, connects the old town across the Neckar River while offering charming views and access to riverside paths.
“Framed by two Spitzhelm towers (so called for their resemblance to old German helmets), this bridge was part of Heidelberg's medieval fortifications.”
– Fodor's
Lonely Planet "Heidelberg's 200m-long ‘old bridge’, built in 1786, connects the Altstadt with the river’s right bank and the Schlangenweg (Snake Path)." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"TheAlte Brücke , built during the late 18C, is framed on the city side by two towers dating from the fortification of Heidelberg in the Middle Ages; the west tower houses three prison cells." Full review
