Fantastic view of Heidelberg and the whole valley as it was a beautiful sunny day. It takes quite a time to get to the top on Funicular railway having to change half way up from a modern one to an older smaller one. We were fortunate that we didn't have to wait too long in between changing, but can imagine at the height of the tourist season that would be quite different. On the way down we got off at the Chateau stop and spent a couple of hours there and then took the train down afterwards to the station. Not a particularly cheap experience at €14 per person but we were not perturbed. You can get food and drinks at each stop on the line if you have the time and inclination to do so. There is the option of getting to the top by foot haha! , car or bus which is cheaper of course than the railway.

There are 3 ways up to here, by car, by the Bergbahn train from the Altstadt, or by number 39 bus from Bismarkplatz. The latter leaves every hour and takes about 20 minutes, passing through a variety of countryside and costing much less than the train. At the top is a hotel, restaurant and cafe, with views from the terrace out to distant areas, Heidelberg itself being obscured by trees. Hang-gliders launch from just below. There is a falconry with 2 shows a day and a childrens Paradise play area. Around the whole area there are a lots of walks, although the waymarking is variable and not in line with the map we were given. Some of the walks have a series of play areas for children.

I visited the King's Throne during my stay at Heidelberg, the view is astounding. If you have time to make a 40 minutes tour, it is a good place to visit, but if you are short of time, the only thing that you can do up here is taking great photos of the city.