HOW TO REACH THE MILONGAS

Heidelberg Castle / Saturday Night Milonga

Dance in the historic ruins of the Heidelberg Castle. Known as one of the most renowned ruins globally and the iconic symbol of Heidelberg, the Heidelberg Castle attracts approximately a million visitors annually from across the globe each year.

ENTRY TO KÖNIGSSAAL:

When you enter the castle area you will find directions to „Courtyard/Schlosshof“. Walk through the courtyard until the very end and you will see the direction „Big barrel/Grosses Fass“. The entrance to the milonga is via the „Big barrel“. Please note: Walking with high heels in the courtyard (cobblestone) is not recommended.

PUBLIC TRANSPORT:

From Heidelberg’s main railway station: Bus 35 or 20 to „Rathaus/Bergbahn“ (10 – 15 min transfer time), then you can either take the Bergbahn (2 min transfer time) to „Schloss“ or you can walk (10-15 min) to the castle

From S-Bahnhof „Heidelberg Altstadt/Karlstor“: ca. 10 min walking distance to „Bergbahn“

By foot: a) Take the stairs: Left from the Bergbahn building you will find a walk upstairs to the castle (ca. 300 steps) . You will reach the main entrance of the castle in ca. 10 – 15 minutes. b) Take the Burgweg/castle path: Follow the sign „Burgweg“ left from the Bergbahn building.

Bergbahn Castle ticket: costs 11 € / 5,50 € reduced per person (return ticket) and includes free entry to the Courtyard, Big barrel and Deutsches Apothekenmuseum/German pharmacy museum

Timetable of Bergbahn: www.bergbahn-heidelberg.de (Please check the timetable before you come!)

Timetable of public transport: www.vrn.de

More info on Heidelberg Castle: www.schloss-heidelberg.de

BY CAR / PARKING:

Parking is NOT allowed within the Castle area!!! In 500 meters distance from the castle at „Schloss-Wolfsbrunnenweg“ there is a public parking space for 100 cars. Moreover, there are two car parks in the Old Town: P12 (Kornmarkt/Bergbahnstation) and P13 (Rathaus). Then you can either take the Bergbahn or walk up to the castle.

Shared rides: If you would like to offer or look for shared rides, please use our Facebook Group.

Molkenkur / Sunday Milonga

Dance above the rooftops of Heidelberg on historic grounds of the Schlosshotel Molkenkur. From here, you will enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view of Heidelberg’s Old Town, the Neckar Valley, and the Rhine Plain. Molkenkur holds historical significance as the site where the Old Heidelberg Castle once stood, tragically destroyed by lightning in 1537. It is conveniently located next to the historic mountain railway station (Bergbahn).

PUBLIC TRANSPORT:

From Heidelberg’s main railway station or from Bismarckplatz: Bus 33 to „Peterskirche“, then walk 22 minutes to „Molkenkur“. As an alternative you can take Bus 36 or 20 to „Rathaus/Bergbahn“, then take Bergbahn to „Molkenkur“ (5 min. transfer time).

Timetable of Bergbahn: www.bergbahn-heidelberg.de (every 20 min., last departure down at 7.57 p.m.!)

Timetable of public transport: www.vrn.de

BY CAR / PARKING:

There is a free parking space at the Schlosshotel for 120 cars.

Shared rides: If you would like to offer or look for shared rides, please use our Facebook Group.