Heidelberg Local Customs

 
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  • 1. Ingredients for Mulled Wine Jam
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Food and Drink

Food and Drink, Heidelberg

 10 Reviews  During the Xmas marts there were several stand that were selling the traditional Lebkuchen. Lebkuchen is a traditional German Xmas treat similar to a gingerbread cookie. Lebkuchen was created by monks... 

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People

People, Heidelberg

 7 Reviews  Inside the old Heilig-Geist-Kirche, the church at the market square, there is the grave of King Ruprecht and his wife. He was the founder of this church, of the oldest still standing building at the... 

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Language

Language, Heidelberg

 5 Reviews  Welcome to my part of Germany! If you need help, information or directions in English it's best to approach younger people... they all speak English to various extents: some only have... 

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Events

Events, Heidelberg

 6 Reviews  Three times each year residents and visitors alike can enjoy the spectacular castle illuminations & fireworks behind the scenes of the old town Heidelberg. Just after sun set the castle-lights are... 

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Shopping

Shopping, Heidelberg

 5 Reviews  Sales or Use In Germany, a 16% value-added tax (Mehrwertsteuer - MwSt) is already reflected in the prices of most goods and services; the MwSt rate on books is 7%. Tourists living outside the European... 

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Tourist Information

Tourist Information, Heidelberg

 2 Reviews  Best thing to do when arriving in Heidelberg is to pop in to the Tourist Info office next to the Hauptbahnhof (train station)where they are very friendly and helpful. There you can get maps and info... 

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Climate

Climate, Heidelberg

 1 Review  Germany has a moderate climate with the summers usually warm but pretty cold winters. The warmest months of the year are from May to September. The average temperature in July, for instance, varies... 

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Tipping

Tipping, Heidelberg

 1 Review  While service charges are included in your restaurant bill, it's usual to round up the bill anywhere from the nearest dollar to 5%. This should be given to the waiter/waitress when paying. Don't... 

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Traffic

Traffic, Heidelberg

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Hike to the castle :-)

Hike to the castle :-), Heidelberg

 Trekki Says:  When you want to visit the castle, you have several options – you can take the funicular, which leaves south of Kornmarkt (50 m from Kornmarkt, direction... 

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The monkey.

The monkey., Heidelberg

 Maurizioago Says:  Near the south end of the Old Bridge, on your left you can see a statue of a monkey with a mirror. They say it represents a prince who lived in Heidelberg and... 

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Heidelberg Christmas Market

Heidelberg Christmas Market, Heidelberg

 christine.j Says:  Heidelberg's Christmas Market is spread out through the complete length of the main street. There are some empty spots in between, but basically you can buy a... 

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The Old Bridge crossing the...

The Old Bridge crossing the..., Heidelberg

 Gaby_Thieme Says:  The Old Bridge crossing the Neckar at Steingasse. The two gateway towers date back to the twelve hundredth century, where they served as a part of the medieval... 

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Heidelberg is a clean city

Heidelberg is a clean city, Heidelberg

 Callavetta Says:  You will find these recepticals for the items you might need when you walk your dog! 

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Walking along the pedestrian...

Walking along the pedestrian..., Heidelberg

 RitchiS1 Says:  Walking along the pedestrian zone means to see the old HEIDELBERG with it s beautiful old houses .It would be nicer to see Heidelberg by night !! 

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must see:the dome of Speyer...

must see:the dome of Speyer..., Heidelberg

 wiegandg Says:  must see:the dome of Speyer (20 km southwest of Heidelberg) 

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Other personal photo of...

Other personal photo of..., Heidelberg

 mlt_t Says:  Other personal photo of HEIDELBERG, just click this!!! 

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Near the bridge, there is the...

Near the bridge, there is the..., Heidelberg

 violette_ca Says:  Near the bridge, there is the monkey that have something to tell you (german). 

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Visit all the castles of...

Visit all the castles of..., Heidelberg

 Gaby_Thieme Says:  Visit all the castles of Germany, you will never forget themCastles on the internet:'http://www.schloesser-magazin.de' 

Top 3 Hotels in Heidelberg

Crowne Plaza Heidelberg

 4 Reviews and 215 Opinions  The hotel is located right across the street from the train station, and is only about 5 minutes... 

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Hotel Goldene Rose

 1 Review and 45 Opinions  This is a very nice little 3 Star hotel (about 40 rooms) in the heart of town. Rooms are not very... 

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Hotel Hollander Hof

 3 Reviews and 89 Opinions  (Review by my mother who stayed here in July 2011) The Hollaender Hof ("the Dutchman's Courtyard")... 

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 Visit all the castles of Germany, you will never forget themCastles on the internet:'http://www.schloesser-magazin.de' 

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Q:  Thanks everyone for your previous help. Have now booked 1 week in Neckar Valley near Heidleberg and 1 week in Feiburg, can anyone... 

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A: Neckar Valley: VGN 24 hours or 3-day tickets will be sufficient. Cheaper and now past 9am restriction on weekdays like the Baden-Württemberg Ticket... 

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Germany's most romantic city: HEIDELBERG

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 This is John and I sitting near the old bridge down by the Neckar river on a gorgeous July day in 2004... The train rolls to a slow, squeaking halt. The teenagers reluctantly press the *pause* button... 

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This is not Heidelberg Castle, is it???

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 No,it's not and yes, it is. It is not the famous Heidelberg Castle which is known by every tourist in Heidelberg and hundreds of thousands, if not millions, visit each year. Not many people know, that... 

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Heidelberg – a constant inspiration

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 Beforehand a very serious remark: Yes. I live close to Heidelberg and do drag friends and colleagues here very often. However, I have not discovered many secrets yet of this wonderful and romantic...... 

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Huckleberry Berg

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 Heidelberg was a place I knew was touristy but I nevertheless wanted to visit to see what all the fuss was about and it did look beautiful in photos. It was. Both touristy and beautiful. Now at least... 

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Nemorino in Heidelberg

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 Every summer the singers, musicians and actors of the Heidelberg City Theater move up the hill to the courtyard of the castle ruins and put on a summer festival with an opera, concerts, a play and an... 

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