Heidelberger Schloss Audio Guide
Explore Heidelberger Schloss with Stanza's GPS-triggered offline audio guide.
About the Tour
Heidelberg Castle is a historic sandstone ruin that serves as one of the most important Renaissance structures north of the Alps. It is a landmark of the city and one of the most famous castle ruins in the world.
What you will hear
The Elisabeth Gate: Love's Archway
Focuses on the triumphal arch built in a single night by Frederick V for his wife, Elizabeth Stuart. Highlights the intricate tree-bark carvings.
Carved Stone Ivy
These columns showcase a remarkable technical feat where solid red sandstone was meticulously carved to mimic the organic textures of living tree bark and vines.
The Heart of the Castle: The Schlosshof
The central courtyard where the architectural evolution of the castle is most visible. It serves as the hub for all palace wings.
The Central Courtyard
The central courtyard is the architectural heart of the castle, where four centuries of changing styles collide in a complex of mismatched palace wings.
The Ruprechtsbau: Medieval Foundations
Highlights the oldest surviving residential building in the courtyard, showcasing the transition from defensive fortress to palace.
The Medieval Ruprecht Building
This structure is the oldest surviving residential wing in the courtyard, offering a glimpse into the more austere, fortified origins of the castle.
The Imperial Eagle
A weathered stone carving on the facade of the Ruprechtsbau depicts the imperial eagle, a powerful symbol of the Elector's high standing.
The Great Tun: A Monument to Wine
Highlights the world's largest wine barrel, a signature feature of the castle that symbolizes courtly excess and engineering skill.
The Great Tun
Housed deep within the castle cellars is the world's largest wine barrel, a massive oak structure with a capacity exceeding 220,000 liters.
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