Neckarwiese
A large riverside lawn on the north bank of the Neckar, where students and residents picnic and sunbathe, with views across to the old town and castle.
Neckarwiese lies on the north bank between Theodor-Heuss-Bridge and the Old Bridge, on the Neuenheim side. It is Heidelberg residents' favorite summer leisure spot. The grass is full of students picnicking, grilling in designated areas, playing volleyball and sunbathing. Boats and rowing shells pass along the river, and across the water you can see the old town and the castle. Admission is free, and there are a children's playground and public toilets. It is about a five-minute walk across the bridge from Bismarckplatz.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Philosophers' Walk
- Kurpfälzisches Museum
- Hauptstrasse
- Heidelberg University Library
- Peterskirche
- Heidelberg University & Student Prison
- Heidelberg Christmas Market
- Jesuit Church