Heidelberger Schlossbeleuchtungen

In the organizer's words:

The legendary castle illuminations cast a spell over thousands of people every year.

Hardly any other city offers such magical nights in summer.

At around 10.15 pm, Bengal lights slowly bathe Heidelberg Castle in a mysterious red glow. As if the ruins were burning once again in their long history. Just like the last time in 1689 and 1693, when the troops of the Sun King Louis XIV burned down the castle and the city, leaving behind what is now a world-famous ruin.

As the glowing castle slowly fades, the second part of the spectacle begins - the brilliant fireworks over the Neckar. In 1613, Elector Frederick V had a firework display staged to welcome his newlywed wife Elizabeth Stuart. This firework display laid the foundation for the later light shows over the night sky of Heidelberg.

Our tip:

The best view of the fireworks is from Philosophenweg, the Nepomuk Terrace on the Old Bridge or along Ziegelhäuser Landstraße (near the Old Bridge).

Supporting program

Nepomuk Terrace

On the Nepomuk Terrace at the northern end of the Old Bridge, a small beer garden invites visitors to enjoy a cozy get-together between 4 and 11 pm, with live music from 6 pm.

Corn market

Craft and goods market at the Kornmarkt in the Old Town. (12 - 8 p.m.)

Bismarckplatz, Anatomiegarten

From Thursday onwards, various stalls from clubs and associations will be providing food and drink at Bismarckplatz and Anatomiegarten to get you in the mood for the event.

Concert for the castle illumination

The Heiliggeistkirche is looking forward to welcoming many listeners at 6.15 pm with a musical firework display.