Altan (Schlossterrasse), Heidelberg

Advantages: Great seasonal beer, good fries and hearty portions
Disadvantages: Never have I had a bad experience during my many trips to Vetter

...During my years in Heidelberg, I would have to say Vetter was a favorite spot of mine. The restaurant/pub has its own brewery, with the food being good, and the prices reasonable. Vetter has prided itself on being a sort of micro-brewery with an atmosphere to accomodate everyone. One of my favorite "distinct touches" Vetter has to offer must be the table candles. The setting of Vetter is unique as well. The brahaus is located right off of the old Heidelberg bridge, just down from the castle. I certainly wish you take my advice.If your travels every take you to Heidelberg, I suggest you try out the Brahaus Vetter. It is well worth your time. I would recommend getting the phliesch-flan(?). I believe it is number thirteen on the menu. Bring your appetite.... Read review

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Advantages: gorgeous
Disadvantages: parking is expensive

...Heidelberg isn't a typical German town. In fact, due to the large numbers of British, American and Japanese tourists, and the 2 large US army bases nearby, you're more likely to need English than German. However, if you do happen to meet a native(rare)they'll be appreciative if you can speak at least a few phrases of German. There's so much to do in Heidelberg a day-trip definitely doesn't do it justice. The Main Street is full of beautiful sandstone buildings with gorgeous carvings. There are loads of museums, including, strangely, one for packaging. Obviously, everyone has to visit the castle,which was partly ruined during the franco-prussian war,but can still be walked around and contains a huge wine-barrel with a dance floor on the top. The castle gardens are lovely too. However, I think the nicest place to go is Heiligenberg... Read review

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Advantages: Beautiful scenery and town, good atmosphere
Disadvantages: Can feel cramped, virtually everything squashed into old town

...If you're arriving in Heidelberg by train, the town does not seem particularly inspiring as you step outside the Hauptbahnhof - hemmed in by the main road and the tram lines with new offices rising all around, this does not seem to be the beuatiful mediaeval city the tour guides rave about. Take the number 1 tram to Bismarckplatz however, and you will begin to see what everyone was going on about - the wooded hills soar high up to your right, and as you walk down the Hauptstrasse to the old town, the castle looms out of the mist, perched high on the hillside overlooking the old main square and the tangled mass of cobbled alleyways that constituted the Heidelberg known to the electors of the Holy Roman Empire. The Alte Bruecke (Old Bridge) still spans the River Neckar, painstakingly rebuilt after its destruction on the last day of WW2... Read review

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