Heidelberg Castle Illumination

The Heidelberg Castle Illuminations in June, July and September cast their spell on thousands every year. Bengali fires illuminate the world-famous ruin in a mysterious red light, in memory of the destruction of the castle in the Palatinate War of Succession. The origin of the subsequent fireworks from the Alte Brücke (Old Bridge), however, is a romantic one.

Prince Elector Frederic V had fireworks held in 1613 for his new wife Elisabeth Stuart, thereby founding this tradition that is now more than four hundred years old. Experience the Heidelberg Castle Illumination from the front seats as the highlight of a 1.5 hour boat trip into the Neckar valley. When the anchor is lowered at the Alte Brücke, you will have a gorgeous view of the spectacle.

Included services

– 1, 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 your stay

– Fireworks boat trip on Saturday evening with the “Weisse Flotte Heidelberg” *

– 2-course menu on board

Participation in the public walking tour of the Old Town (1.5 hours)

Price per person (in €)

Bookable from April 14 to October 8, 2023