Heidelberg Castle and Old Bridge

The romantic red sandstone ruins of Heidelberg Castle rise above the old town and the River Neckar. The castle holds the Great Tun, one of the largest wine barrels in the world, and the German Pharmacy Museum. Take the funicular up, or climb the steps, for the view over the town.

Below, Heidelberg is Germany's oldest university town, with a lively old town and student pubs. Walk across the Old Bridge (Alte Brücke) and up the Philosophers' Walk on the other side of the river for the classic view of the castle and town.