Sundowner Tour: Experience Heidelberg Castle in the evening light and enjoy the panorama from the Königstuhl with a glass of wine

Heidelberg is one of the most beautiful cities in Germany and captivates visitors from all over the world. The unique location in the Neckar Valley, the historic old town, and the majestic castle ruins form a backdrop that inspired the poets of the Romantic era.

Take the cable car up to the castle

The Heidelberg funicular railway is an attraction in itself. We take the lower railway, one of the most modern funiculars in Germany, from the Kornmarkt to the castle in a few minutes. Heidelberg Castle, the epitome of German Romanticism, towers majestically above the city. A walking tour through the castle courtyard and the castle garden reveals the eventful history of the former residence of the Electors Palatine.

World records and pharmacy history on the castle grounds

Two special highlights await within the castle walls: In the Königsaal building is the access to the cellar, which houses the legendary Große Fass. This, the world's largest fillable wine barrel, was made in the 18th century from 130 oak trunks and holds over 219,000 litres of wine. Right next door, the German Pharmacy Museum invites you on a journey through time. The exhibits offer fascinating insights into the history of medicine from antiquity to the 21st century.

Take the cable car up to the Königstuhl

The upper, nostalgic cable car takes us on a slow, steep ride to the Königstuhl. Once you reach an altitude of 568 metres, you escape the hustle and bustle of the city. In good weather, Heidelberg's local mountain offers a breathtaking view over the Neckar Valley, the Rhine Plain, and sometimes even as far as the Vosges Mountains. We enjoy this dreamlike view with a glass of wine (alternatively grape juice or water) before the comfortable van takes us back down to the starting point.