The old town of Heidelberg is fun to explore. Expect the usual stalls with the touristy knick knacks, but takr in the atmosphere, the sight of old houses, the quietness of the Heilig Geist Church, walk on the old bridge, gaze at the red sandstone structure of the castle and explore it too, if you have time.We drove through on... More

Heidelberg really is a lovely old town and I think I could visit here many times and it never get boring. Plenty of sights, food, and sit-down cafes to keep you entertained. Just sit back, watch the people or enjoy the views of the castle. More

The old town area is really interesting. Be sure to use a guide book or look up 10 Best Heidelberg. Lots of cobblestone streets, fun pubs and little cafes, plazas with fountains or statues. More

its the bustling part of town with all the college kids and where the main attractions are More

Disappointed, compared to most other German towns it felt dirty. More

The old city is very picturesque, you could get the walking city tour to get to learn 2-3 things about the city and then stroll around, do your shopping, sit in the little cafes, eat at one of the local restaurants etc! Very safe for anyone! More

After spending a few days in Paris, we took the train to Heidelberg. Altstadt is a 20 minute cab ride from the train station. I was immediately entranced. Our hotel was on the river Neckar and a short hop from the bridge. We toured Altstadt before the shops opened then returned after breakfast. I recommend seeing the area both ways,... More

Old town is full of cobbled streets and loved the relaxed atmosphere of sitting outside cafes just people watching. More

There's plenty of room to wander around freely without traffic. There's plenty of history, the Bridge, the Castle, the Univercity, etc. More