AVAILABLE DIGITALLY FROM 2026
HeidelbergCARD
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Experience Heidelberg as it truly is, full of history, culture, and surprises, with the HeidelbergCARD. Enjoy free bus and tram rides, explore sights, museums, and favorite spots whenever you like, stress-free. On top of that, there are exclusive benefits for guided tours, restaurants, and cultural experiences. Enjoy a stay as divers as Heidelberg itself.
Included Services
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The ticket for Heidelberg Castle includes admission to the Heidelberg Castle courtyard, the barrel cellar, and the German Pharmacy Museum, as well as the mountain railway ride to the castle and on to Molkenkur station (round trip including one add-on stop).
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Enjoy one-time free admission to the University Museum, the Student Prison, and the current special exhibition. Opening hours can be found here.
Please note: Time-slot tickets are available for visits to the student prison and can be purchased on-site at the ticket office (closed on Sundays). To ensure a visit without waiting, we recommend reserving tickets in advance by calling +49 6221 541 2815. -
The HeidelbergCARD includes one-time free admission to the permanent exhibitions at the German Packaging Museum and the Kurpfälzisches Museum, as well as to the Prinzhorn Collection and the Völkerkundemuseum vPST.
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During the validity period indicated on the card, the HeidelbergCARD entitles the holder to unlimited travel on all buses, trams, and authorized trains (DB regional trains RE, RB, and S-Bahn in 2nd class coaches) throughout the entire Rhine-Neckar Transport Network (VRN). The tickets are personalized and are only valid in combination with an official ID.
Area of validity © VRN GmbH
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The Heidelberg Guide offers information and insights about Heidelberg as well as a city map.
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The HeidelbergCARD offers reduced admission on guided tours, in museums and exhibitions, at restaurants and shops, as well as at cultural events.
* The Heidelberg Castle ticket and the Heidelberg Guide can be collected at the Tourist Information at Heidelberg Main Station, and Neckarmünzplatz. The Heidelberg Castle ticket can also be collected at the Tourist Information Bismarckplatz, the Heidelberg Castle ticket office at the Visitor Center as well as at the ticket counters of the Castle and Kornmarkt funicular stations. Please note the respective opening hours.
HeidelbergCARD Options
* Reduced rate for school pupils, students, and trainees up to the age of 28 (valid ID required), as well as for holders of a disability ID card. The reduced Heidelberg Castle ticket is included. Children aged 5 and under accompanied by an adult travel free (0 € ticket).
Proof of eligibility must be carried and presented upon request on public transport and at entrances.
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The Heidelberg Castle ticket and the Heidelberg Guide can be collected at the Tourist Information offices at Heidelberg Main Station, and Neckarmünzplatz. The Heidelberg Castle ticket can also be collected at the Tourist Information Bismarckplatz, the Heidelberg Castle ticket office at the Visitor Center as well as at the ticket counters of the Castle and Kornmarkt funicular stations. Please note the respective opening hours.
The booked ticket is only valid for the selected date, must be personalized, and is valid only for consecutive days. Changes, name transfers, or cancellations are not permitted.
Where to Buy the HeidelbergCARD
You can purchase your HeidelbergCARD at:
Please also note the terms of use for the HeidelbergCARD.
Your Benefits at a Glance
FAQ
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The HeidelbergCARD is the official visitor card for Heidelberg. It offers free or discounted admission to selected attractions, discounts with partner businesses and on our guided tours, as well as free use of public transport within the Rhine-Neckar transport network (VRN).
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You can choose between the 1-, 2-, and 4-day HeidelbergCARD.
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Unfortunately, changes, name corrections and cancellations are not possible.
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Unfortunately, it is not possible to change the name after purchase.
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If you purchase your HeidelbergCARD online, you can pay via PayPal or by credit card (Visa or Mastercard). If you buy the card in person at one of our Tourist Information offices, payments can be made in cash, by debit card, or by credit card.
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You can pick up your Heidelberg Castle ticket at the Tourist Information offices at the main station (Hauptbahnhof), Neckarmünzplatz and Bismarckplatz. The ticket can also be issued at the Heidelberg Castle ticket office at the Visitor Center (on Sundays, the Tourist Information at Bismarckplatz and the Heidelberg Castle ticket office at the Visitor Center are open).
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The HeidelbergCARD offers discounts on guided tours, at museums and exhibitions, in restaurants and shops, as well as at cultural experiences. You can find an overview of all discounts here.
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The HeidelbergCARD is available at the Tourist Information offices at the main station (Hauptbahnhof), Neckarmünzplatz and Bismarckplatz, at many hotels in Heidelberg, and on the official Heidelberg Marketing website.
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No, you don't need a smartphone to use the HeidelbergCARD. Alternatively, you can download the HeidelbergCARD as a PDF file and print it out.
