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Heidelberg

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Baden-Württemberg

Heidelberg

The Top 18 Castles around Heidelberg

A visit to a castle — whether you stumble over one during a hike outdoors or walk your way around the grounds with a guide — is always something special, and you’ve got 18

beautiful castles to choose from around Heidelberg. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!

Last updated: November 12, 2025

View of Heidelberg's old town and the castle from Philosophenweg

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A beautiful stretch of hiking where you can enjoy truly magnificent views of Heidelberg and the Neckar River. Several benches invite you to linger.

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Heidelberg Castle

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Heidelberg's landmark and one of the most visited tourist attractions in Germany. Accordingly, there is always something going on here. The visit is still worth it, just because of the view.

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Tiefburg (Handschuhsheim Castle)

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Interesting castle with moat (dry) in this northern district of Heidelberg.

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Tiefburg Handschuhsheim (Lower Castle)

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The Tiefburg in the Handschuhsheim district used to be a stately home. The core of the medieval moated castle still contains the foundation walls, the vaults of the residential tower …

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Blown-up Tower (Krautturm), Heidelberg Castle

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The tower was blown up by French soldiers in 1693 during the Palatinate War of Succession after a mine detonation in 1689 had fizzled out without effect. The mighty shell …

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Handschuhsheim Castle / Ruins - Tiefburg Heidelberg 🚴‍♂️

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Handschuhsheim Castle / Ruins - Tiefburg Heidelberg 🚴‍♂️

The Tiefburg, also called Handschuhsheim Castle, is the ruin of a medieval moated castle in the Handschuhsheim district of Heidelberg, northwest of …

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Englischer Bau and Dicker Turm, Heidelberg Castle

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From 1612, Elector Friedrich V built the last palace, the English building. The clear forms are based on the model of the Italian architect Andrea Palladio. The front of the English building faces the city.

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Medieval Water Distribution Box at Heidelberg Castle

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The last functioning part of the water supply system for the city of Heidelberg built in the Middle Ages, it still feeds 2 fountains in the courtyard …

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Library Building, Heidelberg Castle

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Heidelberg Castle consists of various buildings such as this library...

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Former Wieblingen Castle

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Former castle or probably monastery complex - today there is a private school of the Evangelical Church in the complex

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