Erasmus Living in Heidelberg
The city of Heidelberg is a strong economic centre and a pioneering location for science and research. In the Rhine-Neckar European Metropolitan Region (2,4 million inhabitants), Heidelberg with its approx. 160,000 inhabitants and an area of 109 km² represents a lively centre with a high quality of life. The cosmopolitan and international character of the city of Heidelberg is reflected in its extremely lively and varied cultural and event scene.
Further recommendations on living in Heidelberg, such as housing & accommodation, food & drink, culture & events, sport & leisure, can be found on the university website. Additional information can also be found on the website of the "Studierendenwerk Heidelberg".
There you will also find information about living and staying in Heidelberg, looking for a private room or the halls of residence offered by the Studierendenwerk.
Sightseeing
- Heidelberger Schloss (Heidelberg Castle)
- Philosophenweg (Philosophers' Walk)
- Alte Brücke (Old Bridge)
- Picturesque historic buildings
Museums and venues
- Universitätsmuseum (University Museum)
- Kurpfälzisches Museum (Palatinate Museum)
- Völkerkundemuseum (Ethnographical Museum)
- Apothekermuseum (Pharmacy Museum)
- Theater und Orchester der Stadt Heidelberg (Theatre and Orchestra of the City of Heidelberg)
- Kongresshaus Stadthalle Heidelberg (Heidelberg City Hall)
- Heidelberg Congress Center (HCC)
A wide range of leisure activities
- Excursion programme of Heidelberg University
- Hiking in the Odenwald Region
- Mountain biking in the Odenwald Region
- Rowing on the river Neckar
- Excursions to the Pfalz Region
Possible destinations
- Strasbourg (1,5 hours by train)
- Basel (2,5 hours by train)
- Paris (3,5 hours by train)
- Stuttgart (40 minutes by train)
- Munich (3 hours by train)
- Frankfurt/Main (55 minutes by train)
From Heidelberg, there is a good train connection to Frankfurt Airport (55 minutes).