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Truly romantic: The world-famous ruins.

10/06/2026

Did you know that Heidelberg Castle hosts the Heidelberger Schlossfestspiele every summer? 🎭🏰

Tomorrow, the festival opens its 100th anniversary season, transforming the castle into a unique open-air stage once again.

While visiting the castle, don’t miss the special exhibition 100 Years of the Heidelberger Schlossfestspiele, celebrating a century of performances and cultural history.
✨ Exhibition on view until 2 August 2026.

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📸 : Theater und Orchester Heidelberg

20/05/2026

An unforgettable summer evening awaits at Heidelberg Castle✨🎻

On 7 June 2026, the SAP Symphony Orchestra presents the charity crossover concert “Heaven is a Place on Earth” in the historic King’s Hall.

The programme combines orchestral arrangements of well-known pop classics with the unique setting of Heidelberg Castle. All proceeds support stem cell research initiatives in Heidelberg.

📍 Heidelberg Castle
🗓 Sunday, 7 June 2026
🎟 Limited tickets available (Reduced tickets available for students, pupils and visitors with disabilities.)

🔗 Further information is available on our website or at:
www.blutev.de/charity-crossover-konzert-im-schloss-heidelberg/

13/05/2026

Many visitors only notice it at second glance: the sundial on the Hall of Glass. ☀️🕰️
Dating back to around 1540, it tells the time without any technology – using only sunlight and a metal gnomon casting a shadow.

Especially fascinating are the signs of the zodiac surrounding the dial. ✨♈♌♎
Over the course of the year, the tip of the shadow moves between the lines of the individual zodiac signs. This means the sundial indicates not only the time of day, but also the season.

So next time you’re exploring the castle courtyard, make sure to look up 👀
Did you notice the sundial during your last visit?

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📷: State Palaces and Gardens of Baden-Wuerttemberg, Ralf Kuhlen

09/05/2026

Walking through Heidelberg Castle, you quickly realize there’s a different view waiting around almost every corner ☀️🏰

One moment you’re standing on the Scheffel Terrace overlooking the Old Town, the Neckar and the Old Bridge.
A few steps later, the Altan opens up to wide views across Heidelberg and the Neckar Valley.
And then the Stückgarten suddenly feels a bit quieter 🌿

Between the Broken Tower, old walls and the Elisabeth Gate, it’s easy to stop for a moment — not just because you can see all the way to the Rhine plain.

Especially in spring, these are the small moments that keep people coming back to the castle.

Where’s your favorite place at the castle to pause and take in the view? 😊

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📷: State Palaces and Gardens of Baden-Wuerttemberg, Ralf Kuhlen/ Julia Haseloff,
Staatsanzeiger für Baden-Württemberg, Barbara Erbsenheim

30/03/2026

This Easter, step into history at Heidelberg Castle! 🏰🐣

Did you know that the castle’s chapel was built between 1602 and 1607 by the Protestant Elector Friedrich IV? Its true highlight, however, came later: an impressive Baroque altar over eight meters tall, created in the 18th century by Antwerp artist Anthoni Schoonjans. 🎨🖌

A visit to Heidelberg Castle at Easter offers not only breathtaking views, but also a journey through art, faith, and centuries of history. 🌷🌞

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📷:
1: State Palaces and Gardens of Baden-Wuerttemberg, Ursula Wetzel
2+3: Staatsanzeiger für Baden-Württemberg GmbH & Co. KG, Johanna Klein

20/03/2026

Spring is the perfect time to visit Heidelberg Castle! 🌷🏰

Enjoy breathtaking views over the old town and the Neckar River, and soak in centuries of history under the warm spring sun. 😎

Whether you're here for the romance, the photos, or the stories hidden in the castle walls – Heidelberg in spring is simply magical. 🌼🌞

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📷:
1+2: Staatsanzeiger für Baden-Württemberg GmbH & Co. KG
3: State Palaces and Gardens of Baden-Wuerttemberg, Lukian Schäffner

21/01/2026

A gift carved in stone 💛

According to legend, the magnificent Elizabeth Gate at Heidelberg Castle was a birthday present from Prince-Elector Friedrich V to his wife Elizabeth Stuart in 1615. 🎁

More than just a splendid portal, it is said to be a built declaration of his sincere love. 💕

To this day, it stands as a reminder of the harmonious marriage of the princely couple and their shared time in Heidelberg. 🏰

What is your favourite place at Heidelberg Castle?

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📷: State Palaces and Gardens of Baden-Wuerttemberg, Ralf Kuhlen

13/01/2026

❄ Winter wonderland in Heidelberg ❄

We love this time of year when Heidelberg Castle is covered with a beautiful blanket of snow… 🌨🏰☃
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📷: State Palaces and Gardens of Baden-Wuerttemberg, Günther Bayerl

23/12/2025

✨ It's the most wonderful time of the year... ✨

When a tree sparkles in the courtyard of Heidelberg Castle, it is a gentle sign that Christmas is near. 🎄

Season's greetings from Heidelberg Castle! 🏰💫
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📸: State Palaces and Gardens of Baden-Wuerttemberg, Günther Bayerl

17/12/2025

Two angels above the entrance. 👼 The Christmas season invites a closer look, especially at details like this. ✨❄🏰

Above the entrance portal of the Ruprecht Building, two angels are carved into the stone.

According to the legend, the relief is connected to the builder’s twin children, who are said to have fallen from the scaffolding. Their father reportedly placed a rosary on their grave every day. One night, he dreamed that the children appeared to him and told him they were safe in heaven. 👼

The next morning, he is said to have found a wreath in his home. In response, he created this relief, showing the twins as angels carrying a rosary. 🌹

Details like this are easy to miss — especially when passing by quickly.
👉 Have you noticed this detail before?

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📷: State Palaces and Gardens of Baden-Wuerttemberg, Ralf Kuhlen

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