ALTSTADT

The lively Old Town is the historic heart of the city and is located around the market square and along the Neckar. Situated directly below Heidelberg Castle, old and modern houses lie in a labyrinth of cobbled streets. Stores, restaurants and sights such as the Palatinate Museum, the German Packaging Museum and the Studentenkarzer (a former university prison) offer numerous opportunities to take a break and learn more about Heidelberg.