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Family in Heidelberg
Heidelberg works beautifully with children: short distances, plenty of green space and attractions that mix history with fun. From a castle straight out of a storybook to the zoo and the funicular, there is something for every age and every kind of weather.
The classics for kids
Heidelberg's zoo, home to more than 160 species, is the number one family draw. The Märchenparadies (Fairy Tale Paradise) on the Königstuhl combines small rides with fairy-tale scenes and sits right at the funicular's summit station. The castle, with its Großes Fass (Great Tun), fascinates the little ones too.
Outdoors and on rainy days
The Neckarwiese meadow gives kids room to run, bike and eat ice cream. On rainy days, the Kurpfälzisches Museum, the Pharmacy Museum or a movie are good calls. And with the historic Bergbahn funicular, even getting there is part of the experience.
Sights in this category (2)
Königstuhl Heidelberg
The Königstuhl (King's Chair) is a mountain in the city of Heidelberg. It rises directly above the old town and, at around 570 meters, is the highest point of the city. It is also the highest mountain in the Kleiner Odenwald (Little Odenwald) and offers an impressive view.
Neckarwiese Heidelberg
Humboldt once said "Nature must be felt", because it was not only him who was so fond of the green. The Neckarwiese is one of the most visited and important places in all of Heidelberg, both ecologically and culturally. But why is that?
Keep exploring Heidelberg
Every sight in this category has its own page with history, directions and practical tips. The background stories behind them are collected under Heidelberg facts.