Every year, millions of visitors from all over the world are inspired by this youthful town that is steeped in history. Science and learning have also played their own distinctive part in the history of Germany's oldest university town, and Heidelberg is widely regarded as one of the best business locations in Germany. Romantic and idyllic, cosmopolitan and dynamic – Heidelberg effortlessly combines the apparent opposites of myth and modernity.

The world-famous Heidelberg Castle towers above the old quarter. Writers, poets and thinkers have strolled along the Philosophers' Walk and enjoyed the idyllic views over the town. The past is brought to life in the old quarter; ancient and modern treasures are just waiting to be discovered in its alleyways.

Heidelberg offers its visitors a diverse programme of exhibitions and more than 20 museums and institutions. One very special museum is the German Pharmacy Museum. Visitors can discover the history, art and culture of the Palatinate region in the Palatinate Museum. Being a university town, Heidelberg also has a university museum with displays relating the history of Germany's oldest seat of learning.