Quite a lovely place to walk around. It was very crowded when we were there. We parked at a nearby transit station, and then took the train in (about a 5 minute ride). The streets are very narrow, and it seemed like parking would be a nightmare.

The first time I heard the name Heidelberg was during my studies in computer science. Some pretty good software tools were developed within its university. While nearby, I heard that Heidelberg is also a popular tourist destination, so we decided to spend a day visiting the Old Town and in particular its castle. The old town, developed between the castle hill and the river Neckar, was a little damaged during the Second World War and is very pleasant to visit. Here, there are monuments, religious buildings, beautiful squares and, to finish, its famous church and old bridge. A Beautiful panoramic view may be enjoyed from the terraces of the castle.

We had an old town city tour with a guide 4 days ago. The overall experience was very nice, until when we needed a break to go to the toilets The tourist guide brought us to the public toilets which are located nearby the church. The public toilets are free of charge but very dirty and smell really bad.

Just wandering around the Old Town can take an entire day as you explore the shops, cafes, and churches as well as soaking in the feel of the area. Be prepared for lots and lots of other people doing the same thing! We were pleasantly surprised by a South African youth group singing and dancing along the street when we arrived - didn't have that one on my bingo card for Heidelberg.