Heidelberg – an atmospheric festival venue

Together, Heidelberg's rich history and present-day vibrancy create an inspiring atmosphere. The romance of the town has been immortalised by writers and painters whose poems and pictures have ensured that Heidelberg is known the world over. Today, the castle ruins and medieval old town alongside the Neckar river form the perfect setting for a wealth of festivals and events.

The dates and times of major events can be found on the Heidelberg Marketing Office website at: www.heidelberg-marketing.de

Events

Castle illuminations and fireworks

5 June, 10 July, 4 September 2010, 10.15pm, Back in 1613, Elector Friedrich V, the ‘Winter King’, knew that his new bride Elizabeth Stuart would be bowled over by fireworks set against the romantic backdrop of Heidelberg...

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Heidelberg Autumn Fair

25 September 2010, The old town is the setting for the Heidelberg Autumn Fair, a colourful mix of medieval market, craft fair, bric-a-brac market and stalls packed with delicious regional specialities

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SPECIAL EXHIBITION: Codex Manesse exhibition in Heidelberg

1 November 2010 – 20 February 2011, The Codex Manesse is the most famous medieval German manuscript. It was compiled in the early 14th century and it contains the most extensive collection of Middle High German songs and poetry

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Enjoy Jazz – an international festival of jazz

2 October – mid-November 2010, Enjoy Jazz is a six-week, autumn festival packed with fantastic music

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59th International Film Festival, Mannheim/Heidelberg

November 2010, The International Film Festival Mannheim/Heidelberg is one of the world's oldest international film festivals

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Heidelberg Christmas market

24 November – 22 December 2010, In 2010, for the first time, the Heidelberg Christmas market will be held in the castle courtyard as well as the old town.

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