{"id":3486,"date":"2023-09-18T00:27:56","date_gmt":"2023-09-18T05:27:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/popoversandpassports.com\/?p=3486"},"modified":"2023-09-30T08:47:10","modified_gmt":"2023-09-30T13:47:10","slug":"heidelberg-christmas-market","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/heidelberg-christmas-market\/","title":{"rendered":"HEIDELBERG CHRISTMAS MARKET 2023 (MAP + DATES)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3503 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/img_2520.jpg?resize=1291%2C862&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Heidelberg Christmas Market Carousel \" width=\"1291\" height=\"862\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/img_2520.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/img_2520.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/img_2520.jpg?resize=1024%2C684&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/img_2520.jpg?resize=1536%2C1026&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/img_2520.jpg?resize=800%2C534&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1291px) 100vw, 1291px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The charming city of Heidelberg is one of the most beautiful places to visit in Germany. During the holiday season, the Heidelberg Christmas Market <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">transforms this fairytale city into a <\/span><b>romantic Christmas getaway<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Two days is the perfect amount of time to visit the Heidelberg Christmas Market<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and cover the must-see sights of this beautiful city.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">In this guide, I\u2019ll walk you through all my tips about visiting the Heidelberg Christmas Market, plus share my recommendations on the best places to stay, eat, and explore for two days in Heidelberg, Germany<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">In a Hurry? 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Special?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/heidelberg-christmas-market\/#When_does_the_Heidelberg_Christmas_market_start\" >When does the Heidelberg Christmas market start?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/heidelberg-christmas-market\/#Is_the_Heidelberg_Christmas_market_open_on_Sunday\" >Is the Heidelberg Christmas market open on Sunday?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/heidelberg-christmas-market\/#How_Many_Days_Do_You_Need_in_Heidelberg_for_Christmas_Markets\" >How Many Days Do You Need in Heidelberg for Christmas Markets?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/heidelberg-christmas-market\/#How_to_Get_to_Heidelberg\" >How to Get to Heidelberg\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/heidelberg-christmas-market\/#Best_Hotels_in_Heidelberg_for_the_Christmas_Market\" >Best Hotels in Heidelberg for the Christmas Market\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/heidelberg-christmas-market\/#Staycity_Aparthotels_Heidelberg\" >Staycity Aparthotels Heidelberg\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/heidelberg-christmas-market\/#Hotel_am_Schloss\" >Hotel am 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href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/heidelberg-christmas-market\/#Heidelberg_Christmas_Market_at_Marktplatz\" >Heidelberg Christmas Market at Marktplatz\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/heidelberg-christmas-market\/#Heidelberg_Christmas_Market_at_Universitatsplatz\" >Heidelberg Christmas Market at Universit\u00e4tsplatz<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/heidelberg-christmas-market\/#Karlsplatz_Ice_Rink\" >Karlsplatz (+ Ice Rink)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/heidelberg-christmas-market\/#Kornmarkt_Winterwaldchen_Winter_Forest\" >Kornmarkt Winterw\u00e4ldchen (Winter Forest)\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/heidelberg-christmas-market\/#Bonus_Visit_the_Best_Christmas_Store_in_Germany\" >Bonus! Visit the Best Christmas Store in Germany\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/heidelberg-christmas-market\/#9_Best_Things_to_Eat_and_Drink_at_Heidelbergs_Christmas_Market\" >9 Best Things to Eat and Drink at Heidelberg\u2019s Christmas Market<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/heidelberg-christmas-market\/#Flammlachs_Smoked_Salmon\" >Flammlachs (Smoked Salmon)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/heidelberg-christmas-market\/#Gluhwein\" >Gl\u00fchwein\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/heidelberg-christmas-market\/#Heise_Schokolade_Hot_Chocolate\" >Hei\u00dfe Schokolade (Hot Chocolate)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/heidelberg-christmas-market\/#Mezzo_Mix\" >Mezzo Mix\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/heidelberg-christmas-market\/#Bratwurst\" >Bratwurst\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/heidelberg-christmas-market\/#Kartoffelpuffer_Potato_Pancakes\" >Kartoffelpuffer (Potato Pancakes)\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/heidelberg-christmas-market\/#Langos\" >L\u00e1ngos\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/heidelberg-christmas-market\/#Fried_Spiral_Potato\" >Fried Spiral Potato<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/heidelberg-christmas-market\/#Currywurst\" >Currywurst<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/heidelberg-christmas-market\/#Tips_for_the_Heidelbergs_Christmas_Market\" >Tips for the Heidelberg\u2019s Christmas Market<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/heidelberg-christmas-market\/#Heidelberg_in_Winter_Best_Things_to_Do\" >Heidelberg in Winter: Best Things to Do\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/heidelberg-christmas-market\/#Explore_the_Heidelberg_Castle\" >Explore the Heidelberg Castle\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/heidelberg-christmas-market\/#Take_the_Funicular_to_the_Top\" >Take the Funicular to the Top!\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/heidelberg-christmas-market\/#Dance_on_the_Heidelberg_Tun\" >Dance on the Heidelberg Tun!\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/heidelberg-christmas-market\/#Visit_the_German_Apothecary_Museum\" >Visit the German Apothecary Museum\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/heidelberg-christmas-market\/#Visit_the_Karl_Theodor_Bridge_at_Sunset\" >Visit the Karl Theodor Bridge at Sunset<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/heidelberg-christmas-market\/#Stroll_through_the_Heidelberg_Alstadt_Old_Town\" >Stroll through the Heidelberg Alstadt (Old Town)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/heidelberg-christmas-market\/#Go_to_Jail\" >Go to Jail!\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/heidelberg-christmas-market\/#Visit_the_Church_of_the_Holy_Ghost\" >Visit the Church of the Holy Ghost<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/heidelberg-christmas-market\/#Top_3_Best_German_Restaurants_in_Heidelberg\" >Top 3 Best German Restaurants in Heidelberg\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/heidelberg-christmas-market\/#Weinstube_Schnitzelbank\" >Weinstube Schnitzelbank\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-39\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/heidelberg-christmas-market\/#Vetters_Gasthausbrauerei\" >Vetters Gasthausbrauerei\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-40\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/heidelberg-christmas-market\/#Schwarzer_Peter\" >Schwarzer Peter\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-41\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/heidelberg-christmas-market\/#Final_Thoughts_on_Heidelbergs_Christmas_Market\" >Final Thoughts on Heidelberg\u2019s Christmas Market<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Makes_the_Heidelberg_Christmas_Market_Special\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 18pt;\"><b>What Makes the Heidelberg Christmas Market Special?\u00a0<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heidelberg\u2019s romantic setting with <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">backdrop of rolling hills <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and a castle perched on a hilltop makes it a romantic setting for a Christmas market. The Christmas Market stalls are beautifully decorated along the picturesque cobblestone streets of Heidelberg. <\/span><b>Despite being in a city, Heidelberg <\/b><b>has a small-town feel to it <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and there are plenty of things to see and do around Christmas time.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_does_the_Heidelberg_Christmas_market_start\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 18pt;\"><b>When does the Heidelberg Christmas market start?\u00a0<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">In 2023, the Heidelberg Christmas market is open between Monday, November 27th &#8211; Friday, December 22, 2023. The official opening is at 6 p.m. on the Market Square.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_the_Heidelberg_Christmas_market_open_on_Sunday\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Is the Heidelberg Christmas market open on Sunday?<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Yes, the Heidelberg Christmas Market is open from 11 a.m. &#8211; 9 p.m. on Sunday!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Many_Days_Do_You_Need_in_Heidelberg_for_Christmas_Markets\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 18pt;\"><b>How Many Days Do You Need in Heidelberg for Christmas Markets?\u00a0<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Two full days is the perfect amount of time to visit all the Heidelberg Christmas markets. With two days, you\u2019ll have plenty of time to visit the Christmas Markets and see the other must-see sights in Heidelberg.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Get_to_Heidelberg\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 18pt;\"><b>How to Get to Heidelberg\u00a0<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The<\/span><b> nearest international airports are Frankfurt and Stuttgart<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and from each there are frequent trains to Heidelberg. The <\/span><b>train ride from Frankfurt airport to Heidelberg takes about 90 minutes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and usually includes changing trains either at the main station in Frankfurt, or in Mannheim. Once you\u2019re in Heidelberg <\/span><b>the city is very walkable<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">!\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Hotels_in_Heidelberg_for_the_Christmas_Market\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><b>Best Hotels in Heidelberg for the Christmas Market\u00a0<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Below are a few of my recommendations for where to stay in Heidelberg. There are hotels for every style budget!<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Staycity_Aparthotels_Heidelberg\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/de\/staycity-aparthotels-heidelberg-de.en.html?aid=7907354&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Staycity Aparthotels Heidelberg\u00a0<\/b><\/a><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">This is where we stayed in Heidelberg! Staycity Aparthotels is an excellent budget friendly accommodation. Opened in 2021, the hotel had modern amenities and was very clean with comfortable rooms.\u00a0 Staycity Aparthotels is a short walk from the train station and a 15-20 minute walk to the Heidelberg Christmas Market.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hotel_am_Schloss\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/de\/hotelamschloss_heidelberg.en.html?aid=7907354&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Hotel am Schloss<\/b><\/a><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This beautiful hotel is located at the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">foot of the historic Heidelberg Castle! The rooms are spacious with a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">kitchenette that gives this hotel an apartment-like feel. The hotel is a short walk away to the Heidelberg Christmas Market.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"City_Partner_Hotel_Hollander_Hof\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/de\/hollander.en.html?aid=7907354&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>City Partner Hotel Holl\u00e4nder Hof<\/b><\/a><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This gorgeous hotel is located in an historic building. in the heart of the Old Town. The hotel is next to the beautiful <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alte Br\u00fccke bridge. The rooms are spacious with a classical style.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Heidelberg_Christmas_Market_Dates_Locations_and_Hours\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><b>Heidelberg Christmas Market Dates, Locations, and Hours!\u00a0<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3445\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/img_3663_jpg.jpg?resize=1291%2C968&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Heidelberg Christmas Market\" width=\"1291\" height=\"968\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/img_3663_jpg.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/img_3663_jpg.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/img_3663_jpg.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1291px) 100vw, 1291px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heidelberg has several small Christmas markets scattered across\u00a0 the Old Town. All of these Christmas markets are close together and you can easily walk to them. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>The main Christmas markets are at Universit\u00e4tsplatz, Marktplatz, Kornmarkt, and Karlsplatz<\/strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><b>2023 Heidelberg Christmas Market Opening Dates and Hours\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Heidelberg Christmas Market:<\/strong><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">November 27 &#8211; December 22, 2023<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Sunday &#8211; Friday 11 a.m. &#8211; 9 p.m.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Saturday 11 a.m. &#8211; 10 p.m.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Official opening on November 27 at 6 p.m. on the Market Square<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Winterw\u00e4ldchen (Kornmarkt):<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">November 27, 2023 &#8211; January 1, 2024<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">December 24 closed<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Heidelberg Ice Rink:<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">27 November 2023 to 7 January 2024<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Daily 10 a.m. &#8211; 10 p.m.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">24 December: closed<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">25 and 26 December: 12.00 p.m.- 10.00 p.m.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">31 December: 10 a.m. &#8211; 01.00 a.m.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">1 January: 12 p.m. &#8211; 10 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Heidelberg_Christmas_Market_Map\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Heidelberg Christmas Market Map<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">To help you navigate, I created a map with all the Heidelberg Christmas Markets, restaurants, hotels, and activities I mention in this guide! You can use it during your trip, you only need internet access.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/u\/1\/embed?mid=1AdLF5b9ri0sIRVkgSc12eeDzijBstaA&amp;ehbc=2E312F\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Heidelberg_Christmas_Market_at_Marktplatz\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Heidelberg Christmas Market at Marktplatz\u00a0<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3493 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/img_3600-1.jpg?resize=1291%2C1721&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1291\" height=\"1721\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/img_3600-1.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/img_3600-1.jpg?resize=300%2C400&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1291px) 100vw, 1291px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Marktplatz was my favorite Christmas Market to enjoy a cup of gl\u00fchwein and hot chocolate! This charming market is next to the most famous church in Heidelberg, the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Church of the Holy Spirit.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You won\u2019t have trouble finding the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">gl\u00fchwein at this market! The <strong>centerpiece of this Heidelberg Christmas Market is the giant wine barrel<\/strong> selling gl\u00fchwein and hot chocolate! Unfortunately you won\u2019t find wine inside. On the other hand, you can climb upstairs to a balcony that sits on top of the barrel for a great view of the Christmas Market!\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-3486 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-large'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1365\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/img_3614-1.jpg?fit=1024%2C1365&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Heidelberg Christmas Market\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/img_3614-1.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/img_3614-1.jpg?resize=300%2C400&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/img_3614-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1365\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/img_3898-1.jpg?fit=1024%2C1365&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Heidelberg Christmas Market\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/img_3898-1.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/img_3898-1.jpg?resize=300%2C400&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">This Christmas Market also has a whimsical carousel for children to enjoy and a handful of stalls to shop. I snacked on a delicious twisted potato here!\u00a0 However, because the square is smaller than the other markets there are less shopping and food options.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This market was less crowded than the one at <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Universit\u00e4tsplatz. If you\u2019re just looking to have a hot drink and relax I would recommend starting at <\/span><b>Marktplatz<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">!\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The atmosphere at <\/span><b>Marktplatz <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0is the perfect place to sip a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">gl\u00fchwein and soak in the magic of Chrisstmas all around you.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Heidelberg_Christmas_Market_at_Universitatsplatz\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><b>Heidelberg Christmas Market at <\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><b>Universit\u00e4tsplatz<\/b><\/span><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Christmas market at <\/span><b>Universit\u00e4tsplatz is the largest market in Heidelberg<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">! This is the perfect market for shopping!\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">You\u2019ll find beautiful light-up paper stars, beeswax candles, sheepskin rugs and slippers, and wooden figurines.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All the Christmas market stalls here are so beautiful it\u2019s fun to walk around and notice the detail of each individual stall. <\/span><b>In the center of this Christmas market is a beautiful Christmas engelspiel that sells <\/b><b>gl\u00fchwein and hot chocolate.\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With so much to see I would <\/span><b>plan on spending around 1-2 hours at this market. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because it is the most popular market, try to go earlier in the day before it gets crowded in the evenings.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Karlsplatz_Ice_Rink\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Karlsplatz (+ Ice Rink)<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3432\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/img_3998-1.jpg?resize=1291%2C1721&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Karlsplatz market\" width=\"1291\" height=\"1721\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/img_3998-1.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/img_3998-1.jpg?resize=300%2C400&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/img_3998-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1291px) 100vw, 1291px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><b>The Karlsplatz market<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is framed by the romantic castle backdrop, <\/span><b>and has <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">one of the most beautiful ice rinks in Germany. The main focus of this market is the ice rink and food stalls!\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a great market to stop for lunch and watch the ice skaters while gazing up at the Heidelberg castle. A few of our favorite snacks we ate here were potato pancakes, bratwursts, and nutella cr<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00ea<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pes!\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0You can also rent skates at the ice skating rink. If you\u2019re visiting Heidelberg after Christmas the ice skating rink is open until Sunday, January 7th 2024! <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kornmarkt_Winterwaldchen_Winter_Forest\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><b>Kornmarkt Winterw\u00e4ldchen (Winter Forest)\u00a0<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3441\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/img_3959-1.jpg?resize=1291%2C968&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Kornmarkt Winterw\u00e4ldchen\" width=\"1291\" height=\"968\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/img_3959-1.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/img_3959-1.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/img_3959-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/img_3959-1.jpg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/img_3959-1.jpg?resize=800%2C600&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1291px) 100vw, 1291px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Kornmarkt <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Winterw\u00e4ldchen (translates to Winter Forest) is great for small children and is smaller and less crowded than the other markets. They have a small train that goes around the center of the market.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">The Kornmarkt is lined with rows of beautiful Christmas trees as decoration, and has a beautiful statue of Madonna in the center of the square. From the distance, you can see the Heidelberg castle peeking out from behind!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bonus_Visit_the_Best_Christmas_Store_in_Germany\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><b>Bonus! Visit the Best Christmas Store in Germany\u00a0<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the ultimate Christmas shopping experience you need to visit <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">K\u00e4the Wohlfahrt!\u00a0 <\/span><b>K\u00e4the Wohlfahrt is where you need to shop to find beautiful handmade wooden nutcrackers, Christmas pyramids, smokers, and ornaments<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">K\u00e4the Wohlfahrt started in Germany in Rothenburg ob der Tauber, a town in the north of Bavaria.\u00a0 You\u2019ll find locations of K\u00e4the Wohlfahrt in cities like Berlin and Nuremberg.\u00a0 It&#8217;s common for Christmas markets in larger cities to have pop-up locations of K\u00e4the Wohlfahrt.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/K%C3%A4the+Wohlfahrt+Heidelberg\/@49.4114525,8.70551,15z\/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0xfb7b8186a205a929?sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwi2qZaHx8GBAxW5mmoFHRluByAQ_BJ6BAhlEAA&amp;ved=2ahUKEwi2qZaHx8GBAxW5mmoFHRluByAQ_BJ6BAhyEAg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">K\u00e4the Wohlfahrt Address<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color: #ffe8bd; padding: 1em; max-width: 728em; margin: 1em 0px; border: 1px solid #1e1e1e; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Popover Tip: Remember that if you are a non-EU resident, you can claim a VAT refund if your purchase from the store exceeds a certain amount \u2013 currently about \u20ac50 in Germany. When you\u2019re making your purchases at K\u00e4the Wohlfahrt ask about receiving the necessary documents to claim your VAT refund. \u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Best_Things_to_Eat_and_Drink_at_Heidelbergs_Christmas_Market\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 18pt;\"><b>9 Best Things to Eat and Drink at Heidelberg\u2019s Christmas Market<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Flammlachs_Smoked_Salmon\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Flammlachs (Smoked Salmon)<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">If you\u2019re a fish lover you need to try Flammlachs! Flammlachs is a salmon sandwich that\u2019s made on a wood slab roasted over an open flame. The result is juicy salmon with a nice smokey flavor. It\u2019s served on a small toasted bread roll drizzled with a cheese sauce, creme fraiche, onions and bacon &#8211; delicious!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gluhwein\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Gl\u00fchwein\u00a0<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3439\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/img_3955-1.jpg?resize=1291%2C1721&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Gl\u00fchwein\" width=\"1291\" height=\"1721\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/img_3955-1.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/img_3955-1.jpg?resize=300%2C400&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1291px) 100vw, 1291px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A glass of hot mulled wine is <\/span><b>the signature European Christmas market drink<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">! When it\u2019s cold outside a hot cup of gl\u00fchwein will warm your body and soul!<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mulled wine is made from heating wine, sugar, and spices.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Heise_Schokolade_Hot_Chocolate\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Hei<\/b><b>\u00dfe Schokolade (Hot Chocolate)<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3443\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/img_2510.jpg?resize=1291%2C1934&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Hei\u00dfe Schokolade\" width=\"1291\" height=\"1934\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/img_2510.jpg?w=1367&amp;ssl=1 1367w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/img_2510.jpg?resize=300%2C449&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/img_2510.jpg?resize=1024%2C1534&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/img_2510.jpg?resize=1025%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1025w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/img_2510.jpg?resize=800%2C1199&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1291px) 100vw, 1291px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">There is nothing more cozy than a hot cup of hot chocolate during winter! Topped with whipped cream you can\u2019t go wrong with this winter classic.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mezzo_Mix\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Mezzo Mix\u00a0<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Mezzo Mix isn\u2019t a drink associated with Christmas markets, but it is signature to Germany! It\u2019s a classic fizzy soda that\u2019s a mixture of orange soda and cola aka Coke and Fanta. You can find it at a few of the stands that sell savory snacks and other Coca-cola products.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bratwurst\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Bratwurst\u00a0<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<div id='gallery-2' class='gallery galleryid-3486 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-large'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1365\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/img_3964_jpg.jpg?fit=1024%2C1365&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Sausage grilling on an open fire German Christmas Market\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/img_3964_jpg.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/img_3964_jpg.jpg?resize=300%2C400&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/img_3964_jpg.jpg?resize=1024%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1365\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/img_3970-1-3.jpg?fit=1024%2C1365&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Sausage between bread\u00a0 at German Christmas Market\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/img_3970-1-3.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/img_3970-1-3.jpg?resize=300%2C400&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/img_3970-1-3.jpg?resize=1024%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">You can\u2019t go to the Heidelberg Christmas market and not have a bratwurst! Did you know that boiled sausage with potato salad is a traditional Christmas Eve dinner staple in Germany?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">You won\u2019t likely find boiled sausage and potato salad at the Christmas market, but you\u2019ll find grilled sausages! Stalls have a large round grill in the middle roasting multiple types of sausages. The traditional way to order a sausage is with a bread roll. Ketchup and mustard are usually hanging from dispensers nearby.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kartoffelpuffer_Potato_Pancakes\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Kartoffelpuffer (Potato Pancakes)\u00a0<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3421\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/img_3978-1.jpg?resize=1291%2C1721&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Kartoffelpuffer Christmas Market Snacks\" width=\"1291\" height=\"1721\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/img_3978-1.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/img_3978-1.jpg?resize=300%2C400&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1291px) 100vw, 1291px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">If you\u2019re a fan of hash browns you must try a Kartoffelpuffer, or potato pancake! These freshly fried potato pancakes are served hot and crispy. This is the perfect snack to share!<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Langos\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 18pt;\"><b>L\u00e1ngos\u00a0<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<div id='gallery-3' class='gallery galleryid-3486 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-large'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1365\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/img_3675.jpg?fit=1024%2C1365&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"L\u00e1ngos\u00a0\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/img_3675.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/img_3675.jpg?resize=300%2C400&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1365\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/img_3677-3.jpg?fit=1024%2C1365&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"L\u00e1ngos\u00a0\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/img_3677-3.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/img_3677-3.jpg?resize=300%2C400&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">L\u00e1ngos (pronounced long-oh-sh) is a delicious piece of fried dough covered with savory toppings and drizzled with a creamy garlic sauce! It\u2019s a traditional Hungarian snack that\u2019s one of my favorites on a chilly winter night!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fried_Spiral_Potato\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Fried Spiral Potato<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<div id='gallery-4' class='gallery galleryid-3486 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-large'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1365\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/img_3655_jpg-1-1.jpg?fit=1024%2C1365&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Fried Spiral Potato\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/img_3655_jpg-1-1.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/img_3655_jpg-1-1.jpg?resize=300%2C400&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1365\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/img_3648-1-1.jpg?fit=1024%2C1365&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Fried Spiral Potato\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/img_3648-1-1.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/img_3648-1-1.jpg?resize=300%2C400&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The perfect crispy savory treat! <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whole potatoes are cut using a spiral technique before being fried until crispy and then dusted with a flavorful seasoning. They are served on a wooden skewer, making them a great snack as you browse the Christmas market stalls<\/span><b>.\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Currywurst\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Currywurst<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3517\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/img_4091-3.jpg?resize=1291%2C1721&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Currywurst\" width=\"1291\" height=\"1721\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/img_4091-3.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/img_4091-3.jpg?resize=300%2C400&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1291px) 100vw, 1291px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Bratwurst cut into bite-sized chunks, topped with curry ketchup and dusted with curry powder! Currywurst isn\u2019t a traditional German Christmas food, but you can always find it at the Christmas markets.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tips_for_the_Heidelbergs_Christmas_Market\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Tips for the Heidelberg\u2019s Christmas Market<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Here are a few helpful tips to make the most of your time at the Heidelberg Christmas Market.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Collapsible Bag<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: It\u2019s common in Germany to have to pay extra for a shopping bag. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Capacity-Folding-Waterproof-Lightweight-Separation\/dp\/B09P4YRKJM\/ref=sxin_19_ac_d_hl?ac_md=1-0-T3ZlcmFsbCBDaG9pY2U%3D-ac_d_hl_hl_ac&amp;content-id=amzn1.sym.18094b1d-a6c6-4509-a2c1-e1c8dccc4c44%3Aamzn1.sym.18094b1d-a6c6-4509-a2c1-e1c8dccc4c44&amp;cv_ct_cx=folding%2Btravel%2Bbag&amp;keywords=folding%2Btravel%2Bbag&amp;pd_rd_i=B09P4YRKJM&amp;pd_rd_r=a63636dc-cdd9-4df5-a6f9-56808f0a7061&amp;pd_rd_w=tihqm&amp;pd_rd_wg=dASex&amp;pf_rd_p=18094b1d-a6c6-4509-a2c1-e1c8dccc4c44&amp;pf_rd_r=DP4KED6E81ZWWQVTHMCC&amp;qid=1671243694&amp;sr=1-1-25fd44b4-555a-4528-b40c-891e95133f20&amp;th=1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These collapsible bags are easy to pack!\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Avoid Weekends:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The Christmas Markets are significantly more crowded over the weekend. Crowds are never fun, but\u00a0 they\u2019re especially challenging at Christmas markets when you want to browse. If your schedule allows, try and visit midweek Monday-Thursday.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Bring Cash:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Most stalls at the Heidelberg Christmas Market only accept cash. Save time looking for an ATM and have plenty of euros in advance. I would recommend bringing 50 &#8211; 100 euros.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Wear Layers:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Snow isn\u2019t as common this time of year, but when the sun goes down it gets chilly! Gloves, hats, scarves, and comfortable warm shoes are essential!<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><b><\/b><b>Gl\u00fchwein Mugs!<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> All of the drinks in a ceramic mug have a \u201cpfand\u201d where you pay 2 or 3 euro more for the cup.\u00a0 I recommend keeping the first one as a souvenir, and return any others to get your deposit back.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Heidelberg_in_Winter_Best_Things_to_Do\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Heidelberg in Winter: Best Things to Do\u00a0<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">In addition to the Heidelberg Christmas market, here are the best things to do in Heidelberg during winter!<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Explore_the_Heidelberg_Castle\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Explore the Heidelberg Castle\u00a0<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3451\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/img_3417_jpg.jpg?resize=1291%2C968&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Heidelberg Castle\u00a0\" width=\"1291\" height=\"968\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/img_3417_jpg.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/img_3417_jpg.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/img_3417_jpg.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/img_3417_jpg.jpg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/img_3417_jpg.jpg?resize=800%2C600&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1291px) 100vw, 1291px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">The Heidelberg Castle sits proudly on a hill overlooking the Heidelberg Christmas Market and the charming Old Town.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Heidelberg Castle is the <\/span><b>most famous attraction in Germany <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">with over one million visitors a year! This medieval castle is the crown jewel of Heidelberg.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since it was constructed in the 13th century the castle has been ravaged by wars, fires, and two lightning strikes. However, t<\/span><b>oday you can tour the castle and enjoy a few of the areas that were restored to its original glory.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<div id='gallery-5' class='gallery galleryid-3486 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-large'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1365\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/img_3397.jpg?fit=1024%2C1365&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Heidelberg Castle\u00a0\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/img_3397.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/img_3397.jpg?resize=300%2C400&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1365\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/img_3548-1-1.jpg?fit=1024%2C1365&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Heidelberg Castle\u00a0\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/img_3548-1-1.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/img_3548-1-1.jpg?resize=300%2C400&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/img_3548-1-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Also, you can even get married at the castle! In 2009, the castle was made available to the general public for civil weddings from February to December.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Even the arch to enter the castle grounds has a romantic story! In 1615, Friedrich V commissioned an architect to construct the arch as a gift for his wife Princess Elizabeth Stuart. According to legend, the historic arch was built in a single night and was a birthday gift for Elizabeth.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While the castle is the main attraction <\/span><b>you must visit the Heidelberg Tun (the world\u2019s largest wine barrel) and the German pharmacy museum inside the castle<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Take_the_Funicular_to_the_Top\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Take the Funicular to the Top!\u00a0<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your journey to the Heidelberg Castle starts with the Heidelberg funicular! You\u2019ll start from the base<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of the old town up to the castle. After you visit the castle you can <\/span><b>hop on the second funicular to the K\u00f6nigstuhl (King\u2019s Chair) Mountain for incredible panorama views of Heidelberg and the Neckar river<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first funicular you\u2019ll take up is a modern experience, but <\/span><b>the second funicular at the Molkenkur station has vintage railway cars from 1907<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">! The Heidelberg funicular railway is one of the longest in Germany.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tickets to the Castle: I <\/span><b>recommend you buy\u00a0 the \u201cPanorama\u201d\u00a0 ticket <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">that includes entrance into the castle grounds, roundtrip funicular tickets, the wine cellar, German Pharmacy Museum, and the funicular to the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">K\u00f6nigstuhl Mountain<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">! Best of all, the ticket for all of this is only 14,00 Euro! <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tickets are available for purchase at all the stations.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dance_on_the_Heidelberg_Tun\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Dance on the Heidelberg Tun!\u00a0<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3491\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/img_3473.jpg?resize=1291%2C1721&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Heidelberg Tun\" width=\"1291\" height=\"1721\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/img_3473.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/img_3473.jpg?resize=300%2C400&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1291px) 100vw, 1291px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now is your chance to <\/span><b>dance on top of the world\u2019s largest wine barrel<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">! <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Heidelberg Tun is located deep within the cellars of the Heidelberg Castle. It was built using 130 oak trees and can hold 219,000 liters of wine!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The barrel hasn\u2019t held wine since the 18th century. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ten years after the barrel was originally built, it began to decay and spring leaks.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The barrel was retired, and a dance floor was built on top of it!\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Visit_the_German_Apothecary_Museum\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Visit the German Apothecary Museum\u00a0<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3532\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/img_2521.jpg?resize=1291%2C1012&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"German Apothecary Museum\u00a0\" width=\"1291\" height=\"1012\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/img_2521.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/img_2521.jpg?resize=300%2C235&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/img_2521.jpg?resize=1024%2C803&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/img_2521.jpg?resize=1536%2C1204&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/img_2521.jpg?resize=800%2C627&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1291px) 100vw, 1291px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The German <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apothecary Museum <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, inside the Heidelberg Castle, is a <\/span><b>museum that focuses on the history of German pharmacies and medicine<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This fully preserved pharmacy had hundreds of medicine bottles, herbs and natural remedies.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">At the bottom of the stairway there is an exhibit of vintage laboratory equipment which was used by early pharmacists to develop and manufacture medications.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Visit_the_Karl_Theodor_Bridge_at_Sunset\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Visit the Karl Theodor Bridge at Sunset<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3483\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/dsc_6251_original.jpg?resize=1291%2C862&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Karl Theodor Bridge\" width=\"1291\" height=\"862\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/dsc_6251_original.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/dsc_6251_original.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/dsc_6251_original.jpg?resize=1024%2C684&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/dsc_6251_original.jpg?resize=1536%2C1026&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/dsc_6251_original.jpg?resize=800%2C534&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1291px) 100vw, 1291px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heidelberg\u2019s Karl Theodor Bridge, locals refer to as the Old Bridge, connects the Altstadt (Old Town) and the Neuenheim district of Heidelberg. The bridge was originally built in the 18<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">th<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> century. This is the 9th bridge to have been built in this location after the others were previously destroyed.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stroll_through_the_Heidelberg_Alstadt_Old_Town\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Stroll through the Heidelberg Alstadt (Old Town)<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3417\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/img_3834.jpg?resize=1291%2C1721&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Heidelberg Alstadt\" width=\"1291\" height=\"1721\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/img_3834.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/img_3834.jpg?resize=300%2C400&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1291px) 100vw, 1291px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The cobblestone street of The Heidelberg Altstadt (Old Town) is <\/span><b>perfect for a romantic winter stroll<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The main street, or Haupstra\u00dfe, is the longest pedestrian street in Europe!\u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During Christmas time the street is decorated with twinkling lights.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Go_to_Jail\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Go to Jail!\u00a0<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div style=\"background-color: #ffe8bd; padding: 1em; max-width: 728em; margin: 1em 0px; border: 1px solid #1e1e1e; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> The jail is showing as &#8220;temporary closed&#8221; to visit. I&#8217;ll continue to check back to see when it will reopen for visitors\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">From the 1780s until 1914 misbehaving students at Heidelberg University were sent to an unusual place\u2026the on-campus jail!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The &#8220;studentenkarzer,&#8221; or student jail,<\/span><b> held students who had committed minor, often alcohol-related infractions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> such as insulting authorities, staging a duel, or freeing the town pigs! The penalty for this sort of mischief ranged from a few days or a few months in jail, depending on the severity of the offense.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Funny enough, being thrown into the student jail became a rite of passage for the students! <\/span><b>For a small entrance fee you can visit the jail <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and see the pictures and notes scribbled along the walls by the students.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Visit_the_Church_of_the_Holy_Ghost\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Visit the Church of the Holy Ghost<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3458\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/img_3519.jpg?resize=1291%2C968&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Heidelberg Church of the Holy Ghost View\" width=\"1291\" height=\"968\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/img_3519.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/img_3519.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/img_3519.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1291px) 100vw, 1291px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Church of the Holy Ghost is a late Gothic cathedral in the heart of the old town. It was one of the few buildings in Heidelberg that survived the wars during the past centuries. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The church has been home to Catholics and Protestants throughout the centuries.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_3_Best_German_Restaurants_in_Heidelberg\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Top 3 Best German Restaurants in Heidelberg\u00a0<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Weinstube_Schnitzelbank\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.schnitzelbank-heidelberg.de\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><b>Weinstube Schnitzelbank\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/a><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">A cozy rustic German restaurant in the Old Town with the most mouth watering schnitzels you\u2019ll ever have! The service is friendly and efficient. I recommend making reservations, but if you\u2019re not able to arrive 10-15 minutes before they open to grab a table.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><b>What to order at <\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.schnitzelbank-heidelberg.de\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Weinstube Schnitzelbank<\/a>\u00a0<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><b>: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Try the schnitzel that\u2019s drizzled with <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">peppercorn sauce<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">! <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All schnitzel also comes with cabbage and potatoes or spaetzle, and a side salad. The portions are big and it\u2019s impossible to leave hungry here! However, if you were able to save room\u00a0 for dessert, the apple strudel is delicious!\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vetters_Gasthausbrauerei\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brauhaus-vetter.de\/de\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><b>Vetters Gasthausbrauerei<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">If you\u2019re in the mood for a handcrafted German beer and delicious traditional German cuisine you need to check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brauhaus-vetter.de\/de\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vetters<\/a>! It\u2019s one of the most popular breweries in town. According to the German purity laws, their beer only contains hops, malt, water, and yeast.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><b>What to order at <\/b><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brauhaus-vetter.de\/de\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><b>Vetters Gasthausbrauerei<\/b><\/span><\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><b>: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">For a<\/span> traditional Swabian (region in Southwest Germany) dish you need to try maultaschen. These meat-filled dumplings are\u00a0 flavored with spices and stuffed with spinach. Ask your waiter for their recommendation on any seasonal handcrafted beers they have on tap.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Schwarzer_Peter\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/speter.info\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><b>Schwarzer Peter\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/a><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">A delicious German restaurant serving classic dishes in an old-school, wood-paneled dining room. <a href=\"http:\/\/speter.info\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Schwarzer Peter<\/a> is a short 5-7 minutes walk outside of the old town, but it\u2019s popular with Heidelberg locals and worth the detour!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Similarly, vegetarians or vegans won\u2019t feel left out with plenty of options to choose from on their menu.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><b>What to order at <\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><b><a href=\"http:\/\/speter.info\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Schwarzer Peter<\/a>:\u00a0<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fried potatoes! Their menu is constantly changing. Ask your waiter what specials they recommend.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts_on_Heidelbergs_Christmas_Market\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Final Thoughts on Heidelberg\u2019s Christmas Market<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">The Heidelberg Christmas market is a must visit Christmas market in Germany! Heidelberg is rich in culture, with plenty to see and do in two days. 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