Hidden Gems for Heidelberg

1. Hidden Gem Heidelberg: Unter Freunden

If you stroll through the alleys of the old town all morning, you will eventually get hungry. ‘Among friends’ is the perfect location to satisfy your hunger and thirst as they will serve you the best pizza in town. There is a huge selection of delicious pizzas, some of them quite unusual: (toppings include) hummus, figs, eggplant, oyster mushrooms, pecorino, coriander-parsley pesto, and pear-gorgonzola. They are also well known for their vegan pizza. What is also special about Unter Freunden, however, is that the pizza doesn’t come in pre – made slices. You can cut off the piece yourself according to your appetite! You pay by weight.

2. Hidden Gem Heidelberg: Castle

The ruins of the once-grand Schloss Heidelberg (Heidelberg Castle) rise up on a rocky hilltop over the university town of Heidelberg. Towering over the Altstadt, Heidelberg’s desolate Renaissance castle gives a romantic impression, especially from across the Neckar River when illuminated at night. Construction of the castle started around 1300 and it was used as a royal residence for centuries by many of Germany’s Prince-lectors. You can reach the castle either via a steep, cobbled trail in about 10 minutes or by taking the “Bergbahn” from the Kornmarkt station. One of the most popular events there is the Heidelberg Castle Festival from June to August, which boasts an eclectic mix of theater, choral music, chamber orchestras, jazz, folk, and opera.

3. Hidden Gem Heidelberg: Coffee Nerd

You will get the best coffee in Heidelberg here! Coffee Nerd impresses visitors with its minimalistic interior, high tech coffee gear and a great selection of national roasters. Their coffee is also absolutely delicious owing to their handcrafted Seattle coffee machine, a 3-group Slayer espresso, which is the Rolls Royce among coffee makers and rarely seen in German cafes. In this calm and relaxed atmosphere, you can sit at the counter by the window, in the loft (where usually people like to read), in generous, cozy armchairs or outside. In addition to the coffee, make sure to order an exquisite, freshly baked cake, pastry or, our favorite, Pasteis de Nata.

4. Hidden Gem Heidelberg: Vierling Store

For anyone who loves beautiful design, browsing around and looking for small gifts, this concept store is perfect. Vierling offers marvelous, sustainable objects, which are beautifully-presented in a welcoming shop atmosphere! There are simply great products to discover in every corner of the store; You will find wooden boards, handmade ceramic bowls, coffee-to-go mugs, candles and many more lovely items. The entire, upscale store is simply stylish and trendy.

5. Hidden Gem Heidelberg: Thingstätte

Dating back to 1934, this open air theatre was first built by the Nazi Party to spread its propaganda as part of their Thingspiel movement. Now, it has become a park where people visit to learn from its history, enjoy the wonderful view of the surrounding area and have a walk in its beautiful nearby forest. It is located at the top of the Holy Mountain (Heiligenberg), so it is the perfect plan if you were looking for a hike. In the area, you can also find the ruins of the monastery of St. Michael, which is an awesome and historic spot that is definitely worth your time!

6. Hidden Gem Heidelberg: Nomad

To kick start your day the right way in Heidelberg be sure not to skip this hidden gem. Nomad is an excellent choice if you are looking for a place where you can drink delicious coffee or have an awesome brunch experience. This spot offers a great outdoor space to enjoy the sun and many of their signature dishes. Especially be sure to ask for their Nomad BLT dish; prepared with delicious organic bacon, two fried eggs, and kasundi mayonnaise. Nomad can be found in the district of Neuheim near the Neckar river.

7. Hidden Gem Heidelberg: uuuhmami

uuuhmami is a beautiful modern restaurant that you won’t regret visiting a single bit. They are well known for their delicious pasta, pinzas and well… everything that comes out of their amazing kitchen. The true highlight of their dishes is their homemade dough. With it, they prepare many of their courses and blow everyone’s mind of how fresh and tasty it is. They also have a great selection of wines to enjoy. For dessert, they offer many tasty homemade creations that you need to try. Like their phenomenal caramel tart with chocolate ganache and orange.

8. Hidden Gem Heidelberg: Schilling Roofbar

A great choice to end your day or start your night out is by visiting this incredible rooftop bar. The atmosphere is great thanks to its modern decor, awesome music in the background plus the fantastic view of the city. All cocktails are prepared with care and with incredible attention to detail. Not only do they look fantastic but they taste amazing too. If that wasn’t enough, when you are feeling hungry, their menu offers delicious sushi. There is absolutely no way you can go wrong with Schilling Roofbar when you are around Heidelberg.

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