During the Advent season, Heidelberg’s romantic charm shines brighter than ever. From late November until just before Christmas Eve, the Christmas Market fills the entire Old Town with festive spirit. Around 130 beautifully decorated booths create a sea of lights, enchanting visitors with festive music and the aromas of seasonal treats. A guided tour of the Christmas Market will introduce you to its magic and highlight the special offerings. Complete your experience with a three-course dinner in our Christmas-themed Old Town, making your stay truly unforgettable.
Package tours
Arrangements for 1 - 14 people
Experience Heidelberg at Advent
Bookable during Advent weekends
Services
2 or 3 nights with breakfast in a single or double room in the hotel categories comfort or first class
HeidelbergCARD for the duration of the stay
Participation in the public Christmas Walking Tour on Saturday (1.5 hours)
1 cup of mulled wine or punch per person at our Christmas market booth on Universitätsplatz (University Square)
Traditional 3-course menu in a restaurant in the Old Town
The HeidelbergCARD offers
Castle ticket* including funicular railway
The castle ticket includes admission to the castle courtyard, barrel cellar as well as to the German Pharmacy Museum, and the ride on the funicular railway to the castle with continuation to the Molkenkur station (round trip including one stop).Combo ticket of Heidelberg University
One-time admission to the University Museum, the Student Prison and the special exhibition.
For more information about opening hours, please click here.Admission to further museums
One-time admission to Deutsche Verpackungs-Museum (German Packaging Museum) and Kurpfälzische Museum (Palatinate Museum), Sammlung Prinzhorn (Prinzhorn Collection), Völkerkundemuseum vPST (Ethnological Museum).Free travel on public transport
The HeidelbergCARD entitles holders to travel on all the Rhine Neckar public transport system’s (VRN) buses, trams and authorized trains (in the case of DB: RE, RB and S-Bahn trains, all 2nd class). The tickets are personalized and only valid with an ID document.Heidelberg Guide*
Information and tips about Heidelberg including a city map.Further benefits
Discounts for guided tours, bus tours, boat trips as well as museums, stores and restaurants. You can find an overview of the discounts here.
* Available at the Tourist Information main station and Neckarmünzplatz
Prices
Price per person from
| Hotel category | Room type | 1 night | 2 nights | 3 nights |
| Comfort | Double room | 235,00 € | 295,00 € | |
| Single room | 320,00 € | 420,00 € | ||
| First Class | Double room | 255,00 € | 325,00 € | |
| Single room | 360,00 € | 480,00 € |
Heidelberg Christmas Market
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