Visiting Heidelberg: A Local’s Guide
After several years living in the beautiful city of Heidelberg, I know some of the best sightseeing, cafes, and views in this romantic, historic town.
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Kurpfälzsiches Museum Heidelberg
Our city museum in Heidelberg has some fascinating exhibits, and I think it’s a shame I never see it in those ‘what to see in Heidelberg’ posts. It does an excellent job of putting the Heidelberg area in historical context – highlighting the extensive Roman settlement, and some of the personalities that lived in our …
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Visit Castle Lichtenstein (Schloss Lichtenstein), the fairy tale castle of Baden-Württemberg
If you are as obsessed with castles as I am, chances are you’ve seen photos of Schloss (Castle) Lichtenstein perched on a clifftop in Baden-Württemberg (NOT in the small principality of Liechstenstein). This little jewel of a castle is definitely worth visiting on your trip to southern Germany. Please note: Schloss Lichtenstein is currently closed …
Pile Dwelling Open Air Museum on Lake Constance
The day we visited the Pfahlbau Museum Bodensee, or Pile Dwelling Museum on Lake Constance, it was absolutely pouring. It was in the shoulder season, so there was only one tour that day, and we all crowded under the eaves of the information centre waiting for our guide, while getting pounded by the rain. It …
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Heidelberg Christmas Market: A Local’s Guide
Our Christmas market in Heidelberg s full of locals enjoying the season every year beneath our glorious castle. So pull on your warm socks and walking shoes, here’s your local’s guide to enjoying our lovely Christmas market here in Heidelberg.
