The castle has only been partially rebuilt since its demolition in the 17th and 18th centuries. It is located 80 metres (260 ft) up the northern part of the Königstuhl hillside, and thereby dominates the view of the old downtown. It is served by an intermediate station on the Heidelberger Bergbahn funicular railway that runs from Heidelberg's Kornmarkt to the summit of the Königstuhl.
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| Heidelberg Castle |
The earliest castle structure was built before AD 1214 and later expanded into 2 castles circa 1294; however, in 1537, a lightning-bolt destroyed the upper castle. The present structures had been expanded by 1650, before damage by later wars and fires. In 1764, another lightning-bolt destroyed some rebuilt sections.
The breathtaking Heidelberg Schloss is nestled in the hills 300 feet above the city. Combining several buildings surrounding an inner courtyard, the castle has a history almost as old as the city of Heidelberg.
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| Heidelberg Castle at night in winter... was not able to get a better shot |
Though the castle was first constructed around 1300, it was only used as a regal residence in 1398.
by Prince Elector Ruprecht III.
The view of the Heidelberg castle is breathtaking from the city just as the the city is from the castle.
You can even get married at Heidelberg Schloss as per www.tourism-heidelberg.com though I'm not sure if this is still available.
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| Picture courtesy of www.tourism-heidelberg.com |
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