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heidelberg castle weddings
From February - December 2010 couples will have the ability to get married at the Heidelberg Schloss. This wonderful castle, left in ruins by Louis XIV during the Thirty Years' War and long ...
christmas market
Over 140 booths of handworks, attractions and regional cuisine await the visitors of this year’s Christmas market, along with a number of holiday-themed cultural events.
ice skating
A wonderful way to spend the day - ice skating at the base of the castle! As part of the Weihnachtsmarkt (Christmas market) in Heidelberg, the Karlsplatz has been transformed into an impressive ...
chamber music festival
The Chamber Music Festival is a regular part of the cultural life of the region, and offers something for every lover of classical music. Concerts in all fields from the Mannheim University of Music ...
vampire ball
The Ball of the Vampires (Ball der Vampire), the biggest cult party in the region, is one way Heidelbergers celebrate before the Christian season of Lent begins. With a variety of bands from all over ...
long night of museums
The Long Night of the Museums in Mannheim, Ludwigshafen and Heidelberg is, after Berlin, the largest event of its kind in Germany. Over 100 museums, galleries, artist studios and cultural ...
christmas events
Various holiday events throughout Heidelberg