Schwetzingen Things to Do

No trip to Heidelberg would be complete without a visit to the castle. Dominating the city from the brow of the hill, the castle offers breathtaking views over the old town and the River Rhine. It may be worth timing your visit... more

Situated in a tiny alleyway just around the corner from the tourist office at Neckarmünzplatz, Kulturbrauerei Brauhaus, a traditional brewery occupies a beautiful old building with a dramatic yellow and red facade. The interior... more

Hemingway once said, "There is not a problem in the world that a double whiskey cannot solve." This bar is testimony to that, for when you sit on your wicker chair and gaze over the river, with double whiskey in hand, your trou... more

Cafe Extrablatt is one of the most popular cafes in Heidelberg. It serves delicious croissants and amazing cocktails. Locals and tourists throng to the place for breakfast and a drink, and to laze around in their cozy courtyard... more

Until the late 18th Century, the River Neckar was spanned by a number of wooden bridges that regularly fell victim to fire and floods. Tired of constant building and rebuilding, Prince Karl Theodor ordered the construction of a... more

Behind Friedrich's Palace, this Belvedere was added in 1610 and nowadays attracts visitors by the hundred. The view over Heidelberg's sea of roofs, the Holy Ghost Church, and the Old bridge across the river Neckar is unforgetta... more

This night spot offers a varied mix of entertainment over four floors including the Blue Fish nightclub in the basement, another club on the first floor, a stage for live concerts, a cinema and a café with rooftop terrace. The... more

A saying goes that you if haven't sat on the banks of the River Neckar, you haven't seen Heidelberg. The Neckarwiese, or Neckar Park, is a ribbon of green which stretches along the river for several kilometers. Popular with jog... more

Chic, stylish and romantic, Cafe Rossi is a favorite with young professionals and well-to-do twenty and thirty-somethings. Spread over two floors, the café is extremely spacious; the interior design is classic, but the atmosphe... more

Schwetzingen Castle is large, beautiful and architecturally-rich. This castle is located in Germany and attracts tourists from all over the world. Originally an aristocratic getaway was remodeled frequently and also boasts fant... more