• Kornmarkt - Enjoy a stunning view of Heidelberg Castle from this location.
• Market Square (Marktplatz) - Until the 19th century, Heidelberg’s market square was the site of public executions and corporal punishments.
• Church of the Holy Ghost (Heiliggeistkirche) - Discover the story behind the pretzels on the church wall.
• Hotel Zum Ritter - This Renaissance building is the only civic structure that survived the great fire of 1693 during the War of the Palatine Succession.
• Mittelbadgasse - Named after a public bathing room, this street was once home to various bathing facilities.
• Old Bridge (Karl Theodor Bridge) - Constructed in 1788 under Elector Karl Theodore, this Neckar Valley sandstone bridge is the ninth on this site and is now one of Heidelberg’s most iconic landmarks.
• Bruckenaffe - The original bridge monkey, which greeted strangers with a grin, was lost when the city was destroyed. The new bridge monkey now holds a golden mirror and welcomes visitors with a playful poem.
• Studentenkarzer - Established in 1545, the first Heidelberg Karzer allowed detainees to purchase food and drinks from nearby inns and granted regular release for longer sentences.
• Universitätsplatz - This area, once known as Paradeplatz or Ludwigsplatz, extends around the Old and New Universities and the University Library, covering the foundations of a former Augustinian monastery. Grabengasse marks the path of the city’s first fortification along the square’s western edge.
• Hexenturm - The Witch Tower, the only remaining defensive tower from Heidelberg’s medieval fortifications, is now located near the New University and is named after the era of witch persecution.
• St. Peter’s Church (Peterskirche) - As Heidelberg’s oldest church, St. Peter’s was built before the city’s probable founding in 1220. A document from 1196 mentions St. Peter, marking the first recorded reference to the village of Heidelberg.

• 1.5-hour guided tour of Heidelberg’s Old Town
• Authentically costumed city guide
• Provision of costume and equipment for the guide

• Snacks

During the Middle Ages, witches were burned on the Neckar, while prostitutes and thieves conducted their business at the Old Bridge. The executioner offered his grim services with a precise price list. Explore the darker side of the charming old town with the executioner’s daughter. Hear tales of terrifying crimes and harsh punishments. You’ll be astonished by what could be gained from cremating witches or severing ears!

Our team of art historians, archaeologists, and cultural scholars offers ambitious and insightful perspectives on our past, always with a touch of humor. High-quality costumes and museum replicas of jewelry, weapons, and everyday items are utilized in line with the renowned English “Living History Concept.” Combined with engaging guiding content, this approach provides a vivid, firsthand experience of history.

• • The listed attractions are not visited from the inside, so there are no admission fees.
• Not suitable for small children due to theme

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