Nice church. Inside, white and baroque style. While the name suggests jesuite, it's a Catholic…read moreChurch. Nice to stop by while in Heidelberg. It's nearby the other large church and near the castle

Walking through the old town area of Heidelberg, you can see the reddish front of the Jesuit Church…read moredown a narrow alleyway off the pedestrian zone. Interested to know more, we wandered down the alley to a very pretty ,small 'square' of old buildings (Richard Hauser-Platz). We took a few photos of the square, then stepped inside the church. Jesuit churches I have visited in Europe have a 'light and airy' feel to them. I enjoy the 'heavy' gothic churches too, but this Baroque, white interior church is just beautiful. White columns highlighted with gold details, vaulted white arched ceilings, high windows illuminate the bright, minimally adorned interior, delicate glass chandeliers reflect light without interrupting the white expanse. The pipe organ is also lovely with gold baroque detail on the keyboard cupboard. I did not get a chance to hear the organ played, but I suspect it would be worth a visit to hear. There are a few areas along the interior walls with devotional areas which may include a painting with a table below, candles, flowers or other item. A museum is attached to the church, but we did not enter. You can easily wander around the church in a short time and be on your way again. This is an active parish, so be aware when visiting locals may be inside praying or services may be on- going. If you like Baroque style, this is definitely a stop to make. Easily accessed from the pedestrian zone (the Hauptstrasse) in the old section of town near University Platz.

Completed in 1515 (think about that), this is the oldest church in Heidelberg. Of course the…read moreoldest church in Germany is in Trier. Nice church with baroque and gothic elements. Another nice church to visit while in Heidelberg, and is conveniently located.

Walking in the pedestrian zone this church caught my eye down an alley way. The platz in front has…read moresome very nice, picture worthy, architecture. Inside you'll find vaulted ceilings, stained glass and tombs. A quick look around or an in depth exploration it's an easy stop while in Heidelberg.

Using our map from the tourist center, we made sure to come to this church. It's not on the beaten…read morepath, so it could be easy to miss. It is reputed to be the oldest in Heidelberg and it definitely appears to be so. It was late November, so the area around it was deserted. Unfortunately, the church was closed when we got there, so we did not have an opportunity to go in. The outside is definitely beautiful and worth seeing. Should I come back to this area, I hope to have an opportunity to see the inside.

Made this one of our stops strolling through Heidelberg…read more We stopped at the tourist center to get an idea of what to see in Heidelberg. The map was only 1.5 Euro and had brief descriptions of each site listed. The church is not on the main thoroughfare so I'm very happy we had the map to lead us to it. The outside of the church is beautiful and amazing! Once we stepped inside, we were even more amazed. There is no entrance fee to enter the church. I was surprised at how bright this church was on the inside, since so many of the churches are very dark. The architecture, windows, altar, everything was a pleasure to behold.

Fun and reasonably priced way to see the city from the top! There are a couple funiculars depending…read moreon how far up you want to go, but I recommend going all the way up as the view is beautiful! There's a cute little bar/cafe at the top to enjoy the view. The castle is in the middle and interesting to walk around before heading back down to the city. Definitely a great experience in Heidelberg!

While visiting Heidelberg, Königstuhl is a must-go attraction. Rightly called the King's Chair or…read moreThrone, it is a 567.8 meters high hill in the Odenwald Mountains. The summit allows visitors to overlook the city of Heidelberg and the Neckar River. The hilltop is the last stop on the Funicular Railway. Here, over 1,700 feet above Heidelberg, the visitor can catch a fantastic view of the region. But the view of the city is not the only reason to venture up there - there are numerous other sights as well. There is a falcon breeding station called Tinnunculus, a children's fairy-tale-themed park named Märchenparadies, and the Alter Kohlhof, a restaurant, winery, and hotel. The State Observatory of the University of Heidelberg is also located there. And in case that's not enough, there are numerous hiking trails for a bit of nature exploring. The sunset looks serene. Parking availability outside. A great place for families and kids. Going up and down with the train. Breathtaking view from the top. A perfect destination for trekkers, wanderers, and mountain bikers. Beautiful panorama. In a nutshell, it is an oasis of peace and relaxation, simultaneously offering a fantastic view of Heidelberg, the Neckar Valley, and the Rhine Plain.