Visit Heidelberg Castle in Germany

The Heidelberg Castle in Germany, with impressive ruins of red stones, in front of the dense green forest, imposes itself on the valley of the Neckar River! In addition to its architecture and history, the German Pharmacy Museum and the 130,000 liter barrel of wine attracts around 1 million visitors from around the world each year!

Visit Heidelberg Castle in Germany

In addition to the famous castle, Heidelberg has one of the most renowned German universities and is a lovely city, full of attractions, where you can spend an entire day.

A LITTLE BIT OF HISTORY – VISIT HEIDELBERG CASTLE IN GERMANY

Visit Heidelberg Castle in Germany

First mentioned at the beginning of the 13th century, it became a symbol of the Renaissance. It was considered one of the most beautiful sets of buildings of the Holy Roman Empire until the War of the 30 Years. Unfortunately, it was heavily attacked in the XVIIth, century until it was destroyed by the French. After being reformed, in 1764 he caught fire after being hit the second time by lightning. Yes! Lightnings fall in the same place!

Already in the 19th century, the Heidelberg Castle in Germany, at the same time terrible and beautiful, was transformed into the symbol of Romanticism! All this rich history, associated with its beauty, makes some consider it the most famous ruined palace in the world!

THE BEAUTIFUL VIEW – VISIT HEIDELBERG CASTLE IN GERMANY

After taking the cogwheel train, which is practical and fast, you arrive at the gardens that surround the castle and the thick walls. The view from up there is prime, as you can imagine.

Old Town seen from Heidelberg Castle in Germany

Enjoy the Neckar River view, the old Karl Theodor Bridge (Alte Brücke) and the ancient part of the city (Altstadt). Magnificent view! 

THE RUINS – VISIT HEIDELBERG CASTLE IN GERMANY

Visit Heidelberg Castle in Germany

You’ll be blown away by the thick walls! Even though they were several meters thick, still, some had a sad fate. Difficult to stand with so many battles and lightnings!

After walking around the Heidelberg Castle in Germany, head inside.

CURIOSITY: THERE WAS A SMALL DOOR IN THE CASTLE GATE, SO A PERSON COULD ENTER WITHOUT RISKING THE SAFETY OF THE CASTLE!

Visit Heidelberg Castle in Germany

THE OTTHEINRICH BUILDING – VISIT HEIDELBERG CASTLE IN GERMANY

Visit Heidelberg Castle in Germany

It is only possible to visit the interior of the palace by taking a guided tour. They are offered in German and English at various times.

PRICES FOR THE GUIDED VISIT IN 2017:

-Adults: $5 euros;

-Half entrance: $2,50 euros;

-Families: $12,50 euros.

THE PHARMACY MUSEUM – VISIT HEIDELBERG CASTLE IN GERMANY

German Pharmacy Museum – Visit Heidelberg Castle in Germany

Very interesting! We loved it! There are several rooms to be visited. The explanations are great. We learned that the services were initially offered at the fairs, but then the pharmacists began to attend at home, because people were sick at different times.

One of the first rooms was the one with mini portable pharmacies. One more beautiful than the other. Then we saw laboratories, rooms where the herbs were dried, cut and macerated with grades and pistils. There were assemblies of the most diverse materials: glass, granite, marble and others.

German Pharmacy Museum – Visit Heidelberg Castle in Germany

The pharmacies you see come from many places in Germany.

The basic ticket for Heidelberg Castle in Germany includes a visit to the German Pharmacy Museum.

THE 130.000 LITERS BARREL OF WINE – VISIT HEIDELBERG CASTLE IN GERMAN

The Great Barrel – Visit Heidelberg Castle in Germany

Another attraction included in the basic ticket is the visit to the Great Barrel building. Yes! There is a specific building to house a gigantic barrel of wine. Needless to say, they drank too much. This barrel had to be built inside the building and in it stored the wine collected as a tax.

They drank so much wine in the receptions, that a system of pumping the wine from that barrel was developed, directly to the Hall of the Women, that is next to the Hall of the King, where were given parties for up to 600 people.

When we went, it was possible to taste a white wine made of frozen grapes. Expensive, but a unique opportunity.

2017 PRICES – VISIT HEIDELBERG CASTLE IN GERMANY

They include the cogwheel, the German Pharmacy Museum and the Great Barrel.

-Adults $7,00 euros;

-Discounted: $4,00 euros.

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The German Pharmacy Museum – Visit Heidelberg Castle in Germany

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