Walk Through the historic centre of this beautiful city.
Discover Heidelberg with an audio tour that guides you through one of Germany’s most romantic cities. On this self-guided walking tour, you'll stroll along the banks of the Neckar, wander through charming streets and historic squares, and hear how university life, royal influence, and centuries of history have shaped the city.
The route takes you past famous landmarks such as Heidelberg Castle, the Karl Theodor Bridge, the Church of the Holy Spirit, the Market Square, and the unique Students' Prison. Along the way, you'll discover not only the city's highlights but also the stories hidden behind its façades—from student traditions and medieval history to beautiful views of the river and the surrounding hills. With the CityAppTour app, you can explore Heidelberg at your own pace, without a guide or group, while the stories play automatically at the right locations.
What Makes This Stop Unforgettable: Half ruin, half palace — and entirely dramatic.
High above the city, Heidelberg Castle combines Renaissance elegance with the scars of war and time. Your audio guide Heidelberg reveals how lightning, French troops, and royal ambition shaped this iconic landmark into one of Germany’s most romantic ruins.
Where Heidelberg Comes Together: This has been the city’s living room for centuries.
Surrounded by colorful façades, cafés, and historic buildings, the Market Square has long been the social heart of the old town. Your audio guide Heidelberg uncovers stories of trade, punishment, celebration, and daily life that turned this beautiful square into the city’s beating heart.
Local Detail: The famous bridge monkey nearby invites visitors to look back at themselves — and not take life too seriously.
Also known as the Old Bridge, this elegant stone crossing connects Heidelberg’s old town with the hills beyond. Your audio guide Heidelberg explains how floods, war, and reconstruction shaped the bridge you see today, while the gate towers still guard the city like silent watchmen.
Ever Heard This Before? For more than 200 years, one church served two faiths at the same time.
Standing proudly on the Market Square, the Church of the Holy Spirit has witnessed Heidelberg through prosperity, conflict, and change. Your audio guide Heidelberg reveals how Catholics and Protestants once shared this very building, separated inside by an actual wall.
The City’s Lifeline: Without the Neckar, Heidelberg would never have become Heidelberg.
Flowing past the old town and beneath the hills, the Neckar shaped the city’s trade, defenses, and postcard-perfect beauty. Your audio guide Heidelberg shows how this river connected Heidelberg to the wider world while also protecting and defining it.
What Makes This Stop So Unexpected: Students were locked up here — and loved leaving their mark.
The Studentenkarzer was used to punish university students for mischief, disorderly behavior, or dueling. Yet the prison became more of a badge of honor than a real disgrace. Your audio guide Heidelberg explains why these walls are still covered in names, drawings, and jokes from rebellious students of centuries past.
