Heidelberg
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Castle with the giant wine barrel, the Old Bridge and the student prison: the romantic old town on the Neckar.
I'm your guide, and I'll be taking you on a stroll through one of the most romantic old towns in Germany. You'll see the castle with its giant wine barrel, the Alte Brücke, the Old Bridge across the Neckar, and the university with its old Student Prison, along with plenty of little stories along the way.
A self-guided audio walk through Heidelberg: 15 stops in order plus 25 discovery points, with a picture, a story to listen to and navigation for every stop. Everything runs in WhatsApp, no app, in 10 languages.
- Stops
- 15 + 25
- Distance
- 4.7 km
- Duration
- approx. 2.5 hours
- Languages
- 10
How it works
- 1
Tap “Start in WhatsApp” or scan the QR code. WhatsApp opens with a prepared message, just send it.
- 2
Choose your language. You hear a free welcome and choose your pass: 1 day, 2 days or 1 week.
- 3
Pay with Apple Pay, Google Pay or card. Then the walk starts right in the chat: picture, story, navigation to the next stop.
- 4
Walk in order or explore freely with the map. Headphones recommended.
15 stops in order
Start: Bismarckplatz. 4.7 km, approx. 2.5 hours at a relaxed pace.
Stops in order Discovery points · Tap a point for picture and title.
1. Bismarckplatz
📷 3268zauber, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
2. Hauptstraße and Kurpfälzisches Museum
📷 Rudolf Stricker, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
3. Universitätsplatz and the Alte Universität
📷 Stateofthings, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
4. Studentenkarzer: the Student Prison
📷 Stefan Kühn, CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
5. Jesuitenkirche
📷 Karlunun, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
6. Marktplatz and Heiliggeistkirche
📷 -wuppertaler, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
7. Haus zum Ritter
📷 Ji-Elle, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
8. The Alte Brücke and the Brückenaffe
📷 Michielverbeek, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
9. Kornmarkt
📷 -wuppertaler, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
10. Schlosstor and Torturm
📷 Rigorius, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
11. Schlosshof – the Castle Courtyard
📷 Verena Schweizer, CC0, Wikimedia Commons
12. The Großes Fass and Perkeo
📷 Ramessos, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
13. Großer Altan
📷 Immanuel Giel, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
14. Gesprengter Turm
📷 Rigorius, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
15. The Schlossgarten
📷 Jwan Ibrahim, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, Wikimedia Commons
25 discovery points on the map
Beyond the walk: places with their own story, each with a picture and audio. The map shows what is closest to you.
Philosophenweg
📷 Schlurcher, CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
Heiligenberg
📷 BishkekRocks, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Thingstätte
📷 2micha, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Königstuhl
📷 Jörg Braukmann, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
Molkenkur
📷 Grossbildjaeger, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Karlstor
📷 Solaris2006, CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Marstall
📷 ptwo, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
Deutsches Apotheken-Museum
📷 A. Kniesel, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Neue Universität
📷 JimmeyTimmey (en.wikipedia), CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Universitätsbibliothek – the University Library
📷 Stateofthings, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Peterskirche
📷 BishkekRocks, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Haus zum Riesen
📷 4028mdk09, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Neckarwiese
📷 Vladislav Bezrukov from Walldorf, Germany, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
Schlangenweg
📷 Kassander der Minoer (mailto:cassandros@cityweb.de), CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Himmelsleiter
📷 Sarang, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
Heidenloch
📷 Hubert Berberich (HubiB), Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
Stift Neuburg
📷 Polibil, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
Michaelskloster
📷 Areuland, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
Memorial Site: Alte Synagoge
📷 4028mdk09, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Reichspräsident-Friedrich-Ebert-Gedenkstätte
📷 Letov, CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Café Knösel
📷 Einarspetz, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Zum Roten Ochsen
📷 Peter Mooney, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
Hirschgasse
📷 Immanuel Giel, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Fauler Pelz
📷 Radosław Drożdżewski (Zwiadowca21), CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
Zoo Heidelberg
📷 4028mdk09, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Prices
- 1 day€6.99
- 2 days€9.99
- 1 week€14.99
Prices incl. VAT. Valid from activation. All stops, map and navigation included.
Questions
- When can I start?
- Any time, any day. The walk runs around the clock on your phone. All you need is WhatsApp and headphones.
- How much does the City Guide cost?
- A pass costs €6.99 for one day, €9.99 for two days or €14.99 for a week. The welcome and the overview are free.
- Where does the walk start?
- At the starting point Bismarckplatz. You can also join anywhere along the route: the map shows all stops and the one closest to you.
- Do I need an app?
- No. The whole walk runs inside WhatsApp: for each stop you receive a picture, the story as a voice message and a button for navigation.
- Can I switch the language?
- Yes, at any time. Simply write “Language” in the chat. Heidelberg is available in German, English, Dutch, French, Italian, Spanish, Turkish, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese.
Ready for Heidelberg?
Open WhatsApp, listen to the welcome for free and decide on the spot.
Start in WhatsApp →