Heidelberg travel guide - where to stay, what to do, and where to eat in Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
Best souvenirs
Authentic items worth bringing home.
Studentenkuss
Where: Café Knösel, Haspelgasse 20
Christmas ornaments
Where: Käthe Wohlfahrt, Hauptstraße 124
Local wines and regional food
Where: Saturday market, Marktplatz
Traditional markets
Where locals shop and travellers find treasures.
Altstadt Saturday Market
Where: Marktplatz
Hours: Saturday about 07:00-14:00
Neuenheim Market
Where: Neuenheimer Marktplatz
Hours: Wednesday and Saturday mornings
Heidelberg Christmas Market
Where: Marktplatz and Altstadt squares
Hours: 23 November-22 December 2026
Shopping districts
Neighbourhoods known for retail.
Hauptstraße
Main pedestrian shopping street, Bismarckplatz to Karlstor.
Marktplatz
Market square with Saturday stalls.
Neuenheim and Bergheim
Neighbourhood markets and independent shops.
Bargaining tips
Negotiate like a local.
Prices are fixed in shops; bargaining is not done.
Market stalls also keep fixed prices.
Ask for the Tax Free form on larger purchases if you live outside the EU.
Customs & restrictions
What you can and can't take home.
Opening Hours: Shops close Sundays and most public holidays; Saturdays are busy.
Payment: Cards are widely accepted, but small stalls and taverns may take cash only.