Heidelberg Trip Itinerary

After the Munich trip this weekend, there will only be two more opportunities to travel around Germany/Europe, so making the most out of those weekends will be crucial. The last two trips i'll be going on then are to Heidelberg and Helsinki. Heidelberg is a town that I'd heard about earlier this summer after one of my favorite professors spent some time in Germany, and decided to research for my self. Fodor's guide to Germany describes it as "If any city in German encapsulates the spirit of the country, it is Heidelberg"...how could I not go there?

But with a mere two days to spend there, this trip will need some serious planning. So, I've started tapping multiple sources of information on Heidelberg and have devised what appears to be a pretty solid plan of action. Even getting advice from a former MTU student who studied there for some time.

Below checkout my itinerary as of today:

Saturday, 18.08.12

07:41 Depart Hannover Hbf

11:08 Arrive Heidelberg Hbf

12:00 Go to Philosophenweg

http://www.heidelbergmarketing.de/content/tourism/sights/viewpoints/philosophenweg/index_eng.html

14:00 Tour of old town (Altstadt) Heidelberg, Meet at Universitätsplatz (free w/ Heidelberg Card) including the Old Bridge

(http://www.e-heidelberg.com/attractions/)

16:00 Linger around tour after tour and check into Hostel

17:00 Sightseeing Boat Cruise from Stadthalle Pier

(http://www.european-traveler.com/germany/rhine-and-neckar-river-boat-cruises-from-heidelberg-mannheim-and-worms)

Sunday, 19.08.12

09:00 Tour Heidelburg Castle (free with Heidelberg Card)

http://www.visit-heidelberg.com/tours/castle.htm

12:00 Visit the Town Markets

(http://www.e-heidelberg.com/attractions/)

14:00 Check out Alte Universitat

(http://www.e-heidelberg.com/attractions/)

16:00 Visit Churches/Head towards train station

 18:00 Get dinner near station

19:46 Depart Heidelberg

23:17 Arrive Hannover

If you have any suggestions, please to let me know!