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- Europe
- Germany
- Frankfurt
- Heidelberg
Heidelberg
The historic university town of Heidelberg, about 55 miles
(89km) south of Frankfurt, is billed as a city of music and
romance. It is one of the few German cities that escaped relatively
unscathed from air raids during World War II, and still has
numerous buildings from the Middle Ages and Renaissance to explore,
especially some beautiful historical churches. The university was
established in 1386, and features some picturesque buildings on its
campuses. A good way to enjoy scenic views of Heidelberg is along
the Philosopher's Walk, a path alongside the Heiligenberg. (The
path is so named because university professors would walk along the
path when they needed to think).
The city is built along the banks of the Neckar River, and has a
colourful atmosphere lent by its large student population,
particularly in the student quarter with its narrow streets and
lively inns. The modern part of the city around the Bismarckplatz
has some good hotels and restaurants, and enticing shopping plazas.
The weather in Heidelberg is famously sunny and warm compared to
much of Germany, and this is a major draw for the nearly 3.5
million tourists who visit each year.
Information & Facts
Language
German is the official language. English is also widely
spoken and understood.
Money
The unit of currency is the Euro (EUR), divided into 100 cents.
ATMs and exchange bureaux are widely available. The major credit
cards are becoming more widely accepted in many large shops, hotels
and restaurants, although Germans themselves prefer to carry cash.
Travellers cheques are best cashed at exchange bureaux, as banks
often won't change them. The quickest and most convenient way to
change money is to obtain cash from one of the ATM machines that
are ubiquitous features on all German streets. Banks are closed on
weekends, but exchange bureaux at airports and main railway
stations are open daily from 6am to 10pm.
Time
GMT +1 (GMT +2 between the last Sunday in March and the last
Sunday in October).