Heidelberger Schlossbeleuchtung

In the organizer's words:

Hardly any other city offers such magical nights in summer.

Bengal lights slowly bathe Heidelberg Castle in a mysterious red glow. As if the ruins were burning once again in their long history. 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 the now world-famous ruins.

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.

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 the Red Hot Dixie Devils from 6 pm.

Corn market

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

Bismarckplatz, Anatomiegarten and Neckarwiese

Representatives of the Heidelberger Schaustellerverband e.V. will be providing food and drink from Thursday onwards at Bismarckplatz and Anatomiegarten to get you in the mood for the event, as well as on the Neckarwiese on Saturday.

Concert for the castle illumination

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