There are many things to do in Heidelberg. Its deep cultural heritage is largely preserved as a result of it being spared Allied bombings during World War II; because of this much of the original architecture remains. Heidelberg's physical location also makes it an attractive tourist destination because of its close proximity to the Rhine Valley and Odin's forest. Visitors must make time to see some of the old castles as well as the ruins of an ancient Celtic wall built to defend against Germanic tribes. There are several old universities and historical museums that should also be on the tourists itinerary. All and all for tourists looking for an old European experience Heidelberg makes an excellent destination.

Heidelberg shopping is fairly uneventful and nothing really stands out as must-see shopping destinations for the tourist looking to lighten their wallet. Because of the several universities there are quite a few secondhand and knickknacks stores located around the various campuses. These stores can prove to be an interesting experience for the tourists looking to pick up an oddity or memento of their trip. Prices are quite reasonable across the board although there are no outrageous bargains that can be found in other cities. Therefore visitors to Heidelberg should definitely enjoy the shopping, but not make shopping the reason for their trip.

Visitors to Heidelberg should not even bother trying to drive themselves. Because Heidelberg is such an old city car park in a lot alone driving can be very precarious. It is possible to find a car hire in Heidelberg, though it is not advisable unless you are planning on spending a lot of time driving through the countryside. Should your trip mainly centered around the city renting a bicycle is a great option. There are many bike lanes that are well-respected by motorists and pedestrians alike making Heidelberg a very bicycle friendly city. Additionally the efficient bus and taxi system also ensures that tourists and locals alike can get where they need to go quickly.

There are not that many hotels in Heidelberg, therefore finding a Heidelberg hotel is fairly simple due to a lack of choices. Luckily there are several reasonably priced hotels in the city that all have excellent accommodations. International tourists will have to make do without the hotel brand names they are accustomed to as Heidelberg only has one or two internationally known hotel chains. There is no shortage of Heidelberg restaurants or pubs in the city. Across the board food is well-prepared and reasonably priced. Of course your mileage may vary so ask around before settling on a restaurant for your meal.