TRAVEL PACKAGES FOR 1-14 PERSONS

Heidelberg Castle Illumination

Available for the weekends on 10th-12th July and 4th-6th September, 2026

A blend of living history and romance

The Heidelberg Castle Illuminations in July and September cast their spell on thousands every year. Bengal fires illuminate the world-famous ruin in a mysterious red light, commemorating the destruction of the castle during the Palatinate War of Succession. The origin of the subsequent fireworks from the Alte Brücke (Old Bridge), however, is a romantic one: Prince Elector Frederick V arranged fireworks in 1613 for his new wife, Elizabeth Stuart, thereby founding a tradition that is now over 400 years old.
Experience the Heidelberg Castle Illumination from front-row seats as the highlight of a 1.5-hour boat trip through the Neckar Valley. When the anchor is lowered at the Alte Brücke (Old Bridge), you will enjoy a breathtaking view of the spectacle.

Your included services at a glance:

1, 2 or 3 nights with breakfast
Fireworks boat trip
3-course menu on board
Walking Tour of the Old Town

Schlossbeleuchtung Heidelberg Feuerwerk über Alter Brücke

Event information

Details

of your travel package

1, 2 or 3 nights

with breakfast in a single or double room in the hotel categories comfort or first class

Our participating partner hotels

Fireworks boat trip

on Saturday evening with the “Weisse Flotte Heidelberg”

Schedule for the boat trip:
admission as of 7:00 pm, departure at 8:00 pm, end around 11:00 pm.
The seats on the boat are reserved for you.

3-course menu on board

with beverage package (including soft drinks, beer, wine, sparkling wine and coffee)

Guided Tour of the Old Town

Participation in the public walking tour of the Old Town (1.5 hours)

Optional add-ons

Enhance your Heidelberg experience

Upon request with castle ticket only € 11 or with HeidelbergCARD

Find out more about the HeidelbergCARD

Prices for this travel package

Price per person from

Hotel category	Room type	1 night	2 nights	3 nights
Comfort	Double room	€ 249	€ 329	€ 410
	Single room	€ 320	€ 415	€ 520
First Class	Double room	€ 280	€ 355	€ 425
	Single room	€ 340	€ 455	€ 580