I'm very happy for your "take" on Heidelberg. It's been a long time since my last visit in 1964, and I hope to return next year for a 60th anniversary experience. While in the US Army, I was stationed in nearby Mannheim for 19 months, and spent almost every weekend in Heidelberg. There are some nice Neckar River cruises that are very scenic and lotsa fun. Sadly,my favorite local beer is no longer being brewed as the brewery is no longer in business. Getting to Heidelberg from Mannheim was cheap and easy using the OEG which stopped at Kaefertal Wald and went to Heidelberg passing through Weinheim, where there is a neat Castle Ruin!
Don't forget Schloss Schwetzigen nearby! It's the Asparagus capital of Germany in the surrounding region, and the tasty white asparagus is abundant there, in season. Several of the Mozart Operas were first performed there, if my memory serves me correctly?@@NearFromHome
Thanks! My wife and I are going to Heidelberg next month and we have no idea what to expect. Your video provided a lot of insight and we're definitely going to reference it once we're there!
I’m glad we could help! Definitely check out the rest of the Heidelberg series if you haven’t, and if you want an itinerary check we do have spots available this month :)
Then make sure you come back tomorrow as we are just finishing up our next Heidelberg video all about the true forgotten gems we found deeper in the valley! Should go live in the morning.
As part of my Winter Wonderland Christmas vacation to Europe, I'll be visiting Heidelberg on December 26 to explore beautiful places and savor the food and drinks. Thank you for sharing your videos.
Be aware that there will be multiple Christmas markets in the city. The biggest part will be at university square (Universitätsplatz). But it's worth to walk along main street to visit the all. Have fun
So happy to watch your appreciation about Heidelberg, my home town. I still live here close by. Let me know when you both will be around next time, I am happy to share a closer look at Heidelberg
Of course! We actually just released our second Heidelberg video yesterday where we show people the castles of Dilsberg and Neckarsteinach, I would love to hear your locals perspective on that :)
You both never fail to make us all so jealous of the great places you visit...this is no exception! Love the suggestion to first visit the tourist info centers--you always seem to get great places to visit! Great books--those should help you with your German (not that it seems to need much help. You both are speaking it quite well). The castle looks extraordinary. And, as always, super jealous of the beers. Looking forward to the next episode with all the food and more beer! Prost! Rob
I live about 12km south of Heidelberg in the town of Wiesloch. Fun Fact: Wiesloch is home to the world's first petrol station. At that time, this was the old city pharmacy.
I spent a few days there in 2021, it was so lovely. I didn't realize the monkey was "interactive", good tip! I quite enjoyed your bookstore visit too (featuring Maps, yay!)
Lovely video. Heidelberg is my mom‘s hometown. The castle was her playground when she was young. My parents met there while my dad was a US soldier at the Heidelberg military base. We have been there twice & I agree with your recommendations. If you return, might I suggest that you try Restaurant Sudpfanne and go during the Christmas market season? Happy travels!
As I wrote here about a year ago when I commented that I hoped to return “next year,” this is being written from Heidelberg. My first effort to walk in your footsteps failed due to thundershowers which prevented me from seeing the castle ruins in Neckargemünd. But yesterday the weather was perfect for a nice visit to the castle! Enjoyed it thoroughly, but didn’t take the interior tour, as I had already done so several times some 60 years earlier! Sadly, Heidelberger Engelbraeu has vanished from the local scene. The S-Bahn has replaced the OEG for transportation to Mannheim. Had an excellent visit to this historic town. You mentioned that Heidelberg is a city of science; I didn’t check it out this visit, but Bunsen’s laboratory at the University used to be open for the public to see. (Bunsen burner, his invention was in almost every laboratory up through the 1970’s).
Very great and entertaining/informative video! I follow you guys since months and I am totally happy and thankful that you finally made it to break out/leave your little "bavarian bubble" of germany and the beautiful surrounding areas towards the south and have started to move further north! Baden-Württemberg and Rhineland Palatinate for example might not have the amazing views of the Alps as a beautiful background of your videos, but they surely have hundreds of castles,great landscapes, amazing forrests, medieval cities and really great wine and deliciuos + food waiting for you and other expats/travellers since decades! Please try to be brave an leave yout bavarian/munich bubble and travel just a few hundred clicks further to the north and you´ll find the things you already like in a greater variety!
We really loved out first experience exploring the river lands! We would come more often, but these trips require a lot of planning, effort, and , money, often on very short notice due to the weather. We are trying to make it out of Bavaria more next year!
Another great and infomative video..! Am really interested now in adding this place to our Bavaria 2024 holiday......is it easy to get to from Munich where we will be staying as our base..? Thanks.
Agree! Many blogs say Heidelberg is the most beautiful town in Europe. It's great, but that's a strange claim. I have heard nice things about Luneberg!
Its a ~1 hour train ride from Frankfurt to Heidelberg. There is a faster train and a super slow train (regionalbahn) that goes every hour and stops in every city in between. If you want to visit a „small heidelberg“ nearby go to weinheim and visit the market place
It was amazing! Though you’ll need to stick around for the rest of the series at it only gets better. As to where you should come from? I don’t think it matters. For me I can from Munich, Frankfurt it the closest major city, but it’s all just about how you’d fit it into your itinerary.
@@icandobetter85 Make sure you stick around for this weeks hiking video, I promise you this, it’s more than one step above the Philosophenweg and no one seems to know about it!
I lived there from 89-95… loved it. Disappointed with the “diversity” comments… has really caused trouble in Germany. I fear the Heidelberg I left in 1995 is not very similar today. That being said… great video for a great city.
Are you German? Having been there for only 6 years yourself you sound like a diverse immigrant to Heidelberg to me. I mean, come on, if you genuinely are against highly skilled immigrant academics, researchers, and scientists becoming a part of Germany….then I wouldn’t know what to say to you. The city you left in 1995 is indeed gone, it left almost 30 years ago, the moment the second passed, because no place can be nor should be static. The Heidelberg you enjoyed was not the city it was 30 years before you arrived, and no doubt there were some fools who lamented your being there, as you lament the being there of others. But it isn’t ours to judge. Though frankly no doubt it was just as diverse back then, that issue just wasn’t as politicised as it is today.
Hi Guys! Great video. You definitely put Heidelberg on our bucket list. I wrote a poem for you to! In Munich's embrace, Ben and Camille reside, Bavarian dreams where love and laughter coincide. Neuschwanstein whispers tales of their delight, As the Danube serenades them through the night. Biergartens echo with their shared delight, Lederhosen twirls in the Munich moonlight. Camille's laughter, a melody in the air, As Ben's gaze, a love only Munich could bear. Engulfed in the Alps, their love does soar, In the heart of Bavaria, forevermore. From Marienplatz to Englischer Garten's bloom, Ben and Camille dance in Munich's room. Seasons change, but their love stands true, In the cobbled streets, where memories accrue. Munich's magic weaves through each embrace, As Ben and Camille find their special place
this video has brought me so much joy. we are taking a day trip to heidelberg for my birthday this weekend and I can’t wait to see it 😄 so glad I found your channel
I'm very happy for your "take" on Heidelberg. It's been a long time since my last visit in 1964, and I hope to return next year for a 60th anniversary experience. While in the US Army, I was stationed in nearby Mannheim for 19 months, and spent almost every weekend in Heidelberg. There are some nice Neckar River cruises that are very scenic and lotsa fun. Sadly,my favorite local beer is no longer being brewed as the brewery is no longer in business. Getting to Heidelberg from Mannheim was cheap and easy using the OEG which stopped at Kaefertal Wald and went to Heidelberg passing through Weinheim, where there is a neat Castle Ruin!
Thanks so much! Just looked up Weinheim and google maps. It looks so cool! Hope you are able to return for your 60th anniversary!
Don't forget Schloss Schwetzigen nearby! It's the Asparagus capital of Germany in the surrounding region, and the tasty white asparagus is abundant there, in season. Several of the Mozart Operas were first performed there, if my memory serves me correctly?@@NearFromHome
Thanks! My wife and I are going to Heidelberg next month and we have no idea what to expect. Your video provided a lot of insight and we're definitely going to reference it once we're there!
I’m glad we could help! Definitely check out the rest of the Heidelberg series if you haven’t, and if you want an itinerary check we do have spots available this month :)
Next time we visit Germany, Heidelberg will be a must see. Thank you for the inspiration!
Then make sure you come back tomorrow as we are just finishing up our next Heidelberg video all about the true forgotten gems we found deeper in the valley! Should go live in the morning.
As part of my Winter Wonderland Christmas vacation to Europe, I'll be visiting Heidelberg on December 26 to explore beautiful places and savor the food and drinks. Thank you for sharing your videos.
Hope you have a wonderful trip! Thanks for watching.
Be aware that there will be multiple Christmas markets in the city. The biggest part will be at university square (Universitätsplatz). But it's worth to walk along main street to visit the all. Have fun
Been to Heidelberg this year. Beautiful city.
We love it!
If you go down one stop from Königstuhl, there's another lovely and scenic restaurant at Molkenkur station.
So sad we missed it!
We loved your clip about our home town. Looking forward to see your next video project. Cheers, Matthias & Sabine from Heidelberg/currently Kazakhstan
So happy to watch your appreciation about Heidelberg, my home town. I still live here close by. Let me know when you both will be around next time, I am happy to share a closer look at Heidelberg
Of course! We actually just released our second Heidelberg video yesterday where we show people the castles of Dilsberg and Neckarsteinach, I would love to hear your locals perspective on that :)
@@NearFromHome you picked the right spots obviously 😀
The picture at 15:42 from the Kaiserstuhl is awesome 🔥🔥🔥
I know right?? :D
this convinced me to stay in heidelberg for the duration of my trip instead of taking a day or 2 to go to Freiburg. Thanks!
Make sure to watch the rest of our Heidelberg series then! I think the 5 castles daytrip we did from Heidelberg was absolutely incredible!
But Freiburg is also really 'eine Reise wert' (: Especially to be so near to two borders/countrys🥐🧀🍫
You both never fail to make us all so jealous of the great places you visit...this is no exception! Love the suggestion to first visit the tourist info centers--you always seem to get great places to visit! Great books--those should help you with your German (not that it seems to need much help. You both are speaking it quite well). The castle looks extraordinary. And, as always, super jealous of the beers. Looking forward to the next episode with all the food and more beer! Prost! Rob
Thanks so much! Reading blogs can only get you so far. There is so much good information at the tourist information centers and old bookstores.
I live about 12km south of Heidelberg in the town of Wiesloch.
Fun Fact: Wiesloch is home to the world's first petrol station. At that time, this was the old city pharmacy.
hahah that's so random, and exactly the kind of thing I expect in Germany.
What a nice area to live in!
I spent a few days there in 2021, it was so lovely. I didn't realize the monkey was "interactive", good tip! I quite enjoyed your bookstore visit too (featuring Maps, yay!)
I think you are supposed to tap the coin the monkey is holding three times for luck.
We don't know if it's actually suppossed to be interactive. It just seemed right lol
This makes more sense!
Great video & beautifully edited 👍🏼
Thank you!
I am excited. Finally in the “Laend”
:D
Lovely video. Heidelberg is my mom‘s hometown. The castle was her playground when she was young. My parents met there while my dad was a US soldier at the Heidelberg military base. We have been there twice & I agree with your recommendations. If you return, might I suggest that you try Restaurant Sudpfanne and go during the Christmas market season? Happy travels!
Wow that's very cool. :D We will try Sudpfanne next time!
Very cool my mother was born there as well and I am in Germany now and plan a visit to Heidelberg very soon
@@samjohnson2801 have a wonderful time! Heidelberg is absolutely enchanting.
As I wrote here about a year ago when I commented that I hoped to return “next year,” this is being written from Heidelberg. My first effort to walk in your footsteps failed due to thundershowers which prevented me from seeing the castle ruins in Neckargemünd. But yesterday the weather was perfect for a nice visit to the castle! Enjoyed it thoroughly, but didn’t take the interior tour, as I had already done so several times some 60 years earlier! Sadly, Heidelberger Engelbraeu has vanished from the local scene. The S-Bahn has replaced the OEG for transportation to Mannheim. Had an excellent visit to this historic town. You mentioned that Heidelberg is a city of science; I didn’t check it out this visit, but Bunsen’s laboratory at the University used to be open for the public to see. (Bunsen burner, his invention was in almost every laboratory up through the 1970’s).
If 'you like travel books ill take it you have read Claudio Magris’s Danube? What a gem of a book, a mustread for travel, culture and history nerds
Thank you so much! We will check it out!
dude, as a German your English accent is beautiful.
Thank you so much! :D
Can't wait to see it asap
:D
Very great and entertaining/informative video! I follow you guys since months and I am totally happy and thankful that you finally made it to break out/leave your little "bavarian bubble" of germany and the beautiful surrounding areas towards the south and have started to move further north! Baden-Württemberg and Rhineland Palatinate for example might not have the amazing views of the Alps as a beautiful background of your videos, but they surely have hundreds of castles,great landscapes, amazing forrests, medieval cities and really great wine and deliciuos +
food waiting for you and other expats/travellers since decades! Please try to be brave an leave yout bavarian/munich bubble and travel just a few hundred clicks further to the north and you´ll find the things you already like in a greater variety!
We really loved out first experience exploring the river lands! We would come more often, but these trips require a lot of planning, effort, and , money, often on very short notice due to the weather. We are trying to make it out of Bavaria more next year!
Schloss Schwetzigen is amazing , not so much the inside in my opinion but the garden sure is.
Thanks!
Thank you SO much! We really appreciate it.
Nice vlog guys - interesting footage.
Thanks so much!
you're welcome @@NearFromHome
Another great and infomative video..! Am really interested now in adding this place to our Bavaria 2024 holiday......is it easy to get to from Munich where we will be staying as our base..? Thanks.
It takes about 3 hours by train with two connections. It is definitely not a day trip though! Have a nice time!
Visited about 6 years ago and it was nice but not the most beautiful city. Please visit Luneburg, just outside of Hamburg
Agree! Many blogs say Heidelberg is the most beautiful town in Europe. It's great, but that's a strange claim.
I have heard nice things about Luneberg!
Please share the prices of the tickets and travel if possible if I am travelling from Frankfurt
Its a ~1 hour train ride from Frankfurt to Heidelberg. There is a faster train and a super slow train (regionalbahn) that goes every hour and stops in every city in between.
If you want to visit a „small heidelberg“ nearby go to weinheim and visit the market place
12:05 - More like Noah’s ark for their twirling shape. Wow, what a barrel 🛢️
It is crazy lol
Seems amazing from wich city should I came to this one?
It was amazing! Though you’ll need to stick around for the rest of the series at it only gets better.
As to where you should come from? I don’t think it matters. For me I can from Munich, Frankfurt it the closest major city, but it’s all just about how you’d fit it into your itinerary.
Mannheim is very close.
Do they offer online tickets?
I believe so
For me Prague is...
Check out our videos to find out ;)
Have you been to the Philosophenweg on the other side of the river?
We did not make it. We didn't have enough time, plus, it was very cold and windy. :O
Hmm, almost as if you addressed that during the video... ;) @@NearFromHome
A must
@@NearFromHome Philosophenweg is a must in Heidelberg 😍🤩 Next time 👍
@@icandobetter85 Make sure you stick around for this weeks hiking video, I promise you this, it’s more than one step above the Philosophenweg and no one seems to know about it!
I lived there from 89-95… loved it. Disappointed with the “diversity” comments… has really caused trouble in Germany. I fear the Heidelberg I left in 1995 is not very similar today. That being said… great video for a great city.
Are you German? Having been there for only 6 years yourself you sound like a diverse immigrant to Heidelberg to me. I mean, come on, if you genuinely are against highly skilled immigrant academics, researchers, and scientists becoming a part of Germany….then I wouldn’t know what to say to you. The city you left in 1995 is indeed gone, it left almost 30 years ago, the moment the second passed, because no place can be nor should be static. The Heidelberg you enjoyed was not the city it was 30 years before you arrived, and no doubt there were some fools who lamented your being there, as you lament the being there of others. But it isn’t ours to judge. Though frankly no doubt it was just as diverse back then, that issue just wasn’t as politicised as it is today.
Hi Guys! Great video. You definitely put Heidelberg on our bucket list. I wrote a poem for you to!
In Munich's embrace, Ben and Camille reside,
Bavarian dreams where love and laughter coincide.
Neuschwanstein whispers tales of their delight,
As the Danube serenades them through the night.
Biergartens echo with their shared delight,
Lederhosen twirls in the Munich moonlight.
Camille's laughter, a melody in the air,
As Ben's gaze, a love only Munich could bear.
Engulfed in the Alps, their love does soar,
In the heart of Bavaria, forevermore.
From Marienplatz to Englischer Garten's bloom,
Ben and Camille dance in Munich's room.
Seasons change, but their love stands true,
In the cobbled streets, where memories accrue.
Munich's magic weaves through each embrace,
As Ben and Camille find their special place
This is amazing. We have never had a poem for a comment. :D Thank you so much!
this video has brought me so much joy. we are taking a day trip to heidelberg for my birthday this weekend and I can’t wait to see it 😄 so glad I found your channel
wow thank you so much! That really means a lot. Have a wonderful birthday weekend!
very useful video
Thank you!
Where i can find the information offices, can you give information about it too
I think some quests are worth leaving for the viewer to adventure for themselves :)