[citation needed], The upper and lower sections of the funicular have different histories and are sometimes referred to separately by the names Königstuhlbahn and Molkenkurbahn respectively. The section reopened in March 2005; during the closure period the existing cars were rebuilt and provided with new wooden bodies to the original design. Since the early 19th century, these impressive ruins have been synonymous with Romanticism. These two sections present quite different appearances, with the upper section using wooden bodied cars of historic appearance, whilst the lower section uses modern style cars. Choose a 1-, 2-, or 4-day card and plan your own trip in Heidelberg, a hidden gem in Germany! Here passengers may change to the second section, which runs up the Königstuhl, a nearby mountain with good views over the city and the River Neckar. From Heidelberg Betriebshof you can catch also bus line 35 via Bismarckplatz to Alte Bruecke. [1], The section has the following technical parameters:[4], Coordinates: 49°24′26.10″N 8°42′53.96″E / 49.4072500°N 8.7149889°E / 49.4072500; 8.7149889, "Lift-Database : Heidelberg : Molkenkurbahn", "Lift-Database : Heidelberg : Königstuhlbahn", Heidelberger Versorgungs- und Verkehrsbetriebe, Official web site of the Bergbahnen (English version), Official web site of the Bergbahnen (German version), https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Heidelberger_Bergbahn&oldid=955017031, Former water-powered funicular railways converted to electricity, Articles with unsourced statements from August 2013, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 5 May 2020, at 14:20. Bike Rental Taxi. You can obtain information about local public transport routes and fares in Heidelberg online at www.vrn.de.Detailed advice on bus and train connections can also be obtained at the customer service center of the Rhein-Neckar-Verkehr GmbH (RNV) at Bismarck Square or the main railway station www.rnv-online.de, Bus lines from Heidelberg main station via Bismarckplatz to the Old Town:Line 32 stop "Universitaetsplatz"Line 33 stop "Rathaus/Bergbahn"Line 34 stop "Alte Bruecke Nord". The Heidelberg Mountain Railway (German: Heidelberger Bergbahn) is a two-section funicular railway in the city of Heidelberg, Germany. Maps of each bus and tram route can be found at every stop. From there you can continue with one of the oldest electric funicular railways to the city's highest point, the Königstuhl mountain.The Castle Ticket includes admission to the Castle courtyard, the barrel cellar and the German Pharmacy Museum, and the ticket for the funicular railway (round trip from the lower station to the station "Molkenkur" with stopover at Heidelberg Castle).

[1], The Heidelberger Bergbahn is operated by the Heidelberger Straßen- und Bergbahn AG (HSB), the operator of buses and trams in Heidelberg. Take advantage of the unlimited and free use of public transport (VRN) in the greater Heidelberg area; Enjoy a relaxed and eco-friendly journey to the castle with free admission and round-trip funicular railway ticket Taxi HDirekt: Phone +49 6221 73 90 90 Duration: 1.5 hoursPhone +49 177 22 17 668www.heidelberger-trabi-tour.de, VelotaxiPhone +49 163 62 29 28 0April until Octoberwww.heidelberg.velotaxi.de, With a Castle ticket incl. Buses and trams (Strassenbahn or Stadtbahn) are the main form of transportation in Heidelberg, with the center hub at Bismarktplatz in the Altstadt. The Castle Ticket includes admission to the Castle courtyard, the barrel cellar and the German Pharmacy Museum, and the ticket for the funicular railway (round trip from the lower station to the station "Molkenkur" with stopover at Heidelberg Castle). Between 1961 and 1962 the section was rebuilt and new cars provided in order to handle the volume of traffic to Heidelberg Castle; at this time new stations were built at Kornmarkt and Heidelberg Castle. The services start at 9 a.m. and end at times that vary from summer to winter. Keep in mind, there's not a lot to do past the castle, so if you're planning time, I would give this up to go do other things if I had to. Each year, Heidelberg Palace attracts around a million visitors from all over the world. The driver will also be glad to call you a taxi. The first section runs from a lower station at Kornmarkt in Heidelberg's Altstadt, via an intermediate station at Heidelberg Castle, to an upper station at Molkenkur. Description: This map shows tram, bus and rail lines and stations in Heidelberg. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. Wow! Individual tickets can be purchased at ticket machines or with the driver, and passes can be purchased at the ticket counters. The funicular railways are a real attraction for the tourists and residents of Heidelberg, and as such they are not part of a comprehensive public transport network - they are operated independently by Heidelberger Straßen- und Bergbahn on behalf of Stadtbetriebe Heidelberg local transport services. Taxi HDirekt: Phone +49 6221 73 90 90Dombrowski Iwona Taxiunternehmen: Phone +49 6221 72 08 72Frey Wolfgang Taxi: Phone +49 6221 77 64 07Auto-Funk-Taxi-Vermittlungs-Zentrale Heidelberg eG: Phone +49 6221 30 20 30, BettertaxiBetterTaxi is an independent taxi and airport transfers platform for planning, booking and paying your taxi.www.bettertaxi.com, Minicar HeidelbergPhone +49 6221 432444www.minicar-heidelberg.de, Sightseeing tour with an original Trabiavailable April until October, max. The section was closed between October 2003 and March 2005; during the closure period the existing cars were scrapped and replaced by new and larger cars to a modern design, and Kornmarkt and Heidelberg Castle stations were again rebuilt. Tell the driver when you wish to get off the bus. Individual tickets are available, but there are many special passes that make it much more affordable and efficient to get around. From there you can continue with one of the oldest electric funicular railways to the city's highest point, the Königstuhl mountain. It continued to run in its original form until April 2003, when changes to safety regulations forced it to shut down. Or you can just take the tram to the castle and get off at that stop...This will save time and you still get the experience. Chauffeur. The Rhine-Neckar transportation website, http://www.vrn.de, contains basic information in English. If you're looking for a leisurely activity and some good sights, just jump on the tram and ride all the way to the top! funicular (multi pass) and free use of public transportation, International Film Festival Mannheim-Heidelberg, Heidelberger Fruehling" International Music Festival.

The lower funicular railway starts at Kornmarkt and runs via Heidelberg Castle station as far as Molkenkur. The first section runs from a lower station at Kornmarkt in Heidelberg's Altstadt, via an intermediate station at Heidelberg Castle, to an upper station at Molkenkur. Here passengers may change to the second section, which runs up the Königstuhl, a nearby mountain with good views over the city and the River Neckar. Best view I've seen of the city. Welcome to the Heidelberger Bergbahnen The Heidelberg funicular railways rank amongst the most popular tourist attractions in the town. By continuing to use this website we will assume that you consent to the use of cookies. The lower section runs every ten minutes throughout the day, whilst the connecting upper section runs every twenty minutes throughout the day. The lower funicular railway starts at Kornmarkt and runs via Heidelberg Castle station as far as Molkenkur. [citation needed], The section has the following technical parameters:[3], The upper section of the funicular (the Königstuhlbahn) opened in 1907, and used a conventional electric drive from the start. Individual tickets are available, but there are many special passes that make it much more affordable and efficient to get around. Information: www.rnv-online.de. [2], The lower section of the funicular (the Molkenkurbahn) opened in 1890, and its original form used the water ballast system of propulsion, similar to that still used by the Nerobergbahn in Wiesbaden. The Heidelberg Mountain Railway (German: Heidelberger Bergbahn) is a two-section funicular railway in the city of Heidelberg, Germany. Description: This map shows tram, bus and rail lines and stations in Heidelberg. Tram lines to Bismarckplatz:Line 21Line 5Moonliner Buses at nightFrom Friday night to Sunday night or on the eve of public holidays, "Moonliner busses" take you every hour on the hour between 1 a.m. and 4 a.m. from Bismarckplatz to most parts of Heidelberg. Update your browser to view this website correctly. The funicular predominantly serves tourist traffic. The line was rebuilt to use a conventional electric drive in 1907.