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Heidelberg Tun – The World’s Largest Wine Barrel

March 16, 2015 By Helen Page

Heidelberg Tun

THE HEIDELBERG TUN WAS BUILT TO STORE WINE THAT WAS COLLECTED AS TAXES: Out of sheer curiosity as to what the world's largest wine barrel looks like, we check out the Heidelberg Tun, during our visit to Heidelberg Castle. Built from the trunks of 130 oak trees, the Heidelberg Tun is an enormous … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sightseeing Tagged With: heidelberg castle, heidelberg tun, heidelberger fass, oak barrel, perkeo heidelberg

Heidelberg Castle Illuminations 2016

May 8, 2014 By Helen Page

Heidelberg Castle Illuminations

SCHLOSSBELEUCHTUNGEN - HEIDELBERG CASTLE ILLUMINATIONS EXTRAVAGANZA: Everyone loves a good fireworks display and when the setting is as romantic as Heidelberg Castle and the Neckar River, the show is even more magical. Heidelberg Castle Illuminations 2016 Each summer, on three Saturday … [Read more...]

Filed Under: News & Events Tagged With: castle burning, heidelberg castle, heidelberg castle illuminations, heidelberg events, heidelberg fireworks

Heidelberg Castle is Top of the Pops

April 22, 2012 By Helen Page

Of the Top 100 Attractions in Germany, Heidelberg Castle Was Voted Number 1: Over a month ago we asked those of you who have been to Heidelberg to vote Heidelberg Castle as your favourite attraction in Germany. This was part of a survey by the German National Tourism Board (GNTB) to establish a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: News & Events Tagged With: attractions in germany, germany travel, heidelberg castle, places to visit in germany, what to see in germany

Vote 1 for Heidelberg Castle

March 5, 2012 By Helen Page

Vote for Heidelberg Castle in the German National Tourism Survey: Heidelberg is one of the most beautiful towns in Germany and in recent times, it has also been voted as one of the top two destinations in the world. If you've been to Heidelberg and love this city with its impressive castle, … [Read more...]

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