Experts' Choice Award Schloss Heidelberg
What the experts agree on
Heidelberg's romantic ruined castle towers above the Altstadt, blending architectural variety with war-scarred towers. Especially stunning illuminated at night over the Neckar River.
“What's most striking is the architectural variety of this great complex.”
– Fodor's
Frommer's "Perched enticingly above the Altstadt, set amid woodlands and terraced gardens, Heidelberg’s half-ruined castle has impressed everyone from kings and princes to the poet Goethe." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Towering over the Altstadt, Heidelberg’s ruined Renaissance castle cuts a romantic figure, especially across the Neckar River when illuminated at night." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The 12th-century casle, once a thick-walled tower now stands torn in half, the remnants of centuries of warfare." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"The entry area consists of the Rondell, the Great Tower and the Elizabeth Gate. The southeast corner is formed by the Broken Tower gutted by the French in 1693. " Full review
