Neat city. Neat castle on the hill. If you're ever in the area plan on visiting. Spent yesterday in Luxomberg. I have tons of pics but slow connection here in the hotel.

 

Been a long day..from Saarbrucken to Heidelberg(150 klicks)...got my Mini Wagon up to 180kph...kept it 130-150 most of the trip..got passed by some bombers...whoosh...I'm at 150kph and I'm standing still. The Autobahn rules.

Mark my nana was from just outside of Heidelberg. It is such a beautiful city. She showed me so many pictures of the city both before WWII, and after. It was a place she held close to her heart. Is the restaurant in the big giant barrel still there?

Mark my nana was from just outside of Heidelberg. It is such a beautiful city. She showed me so many pictures of the city both before WWII, and after. It was a place she held close to her heart. Is the restaurant in the big giant barrel still there?

 

Back home now...

 

I don't know about a restaurant inside the big barrel, but inside the castle there are a couple giant barrels...world's largest I believe and a place to eat.

 

Here's a picture of the castle from below, then a pan from the balcony.

 

 

 

 

I can definitely recommend this as a day trip if you're ever in the Frankfurt area.

Great pics, Mark

I was stationed in Germany for a couple of years and made several trips to Heidelberg. There was a restaurant in the plaza beneath the castle. For 5 Marks, they would sell you a 2 liter bottle of wine. I just wish I could remember what I did next... :doh: