Discover Heppenheim’s attractions – individually or in groups: Heppenheim

Discover Heppenheim’s attractions – individually or in groups

Guided tours for individual travellers

During the warm months, guided tours of the historic old town or Starkenburg Castle are regularly offered. No registration is required. Only offered in German language. Tickets for all public tours currently have to be purchased from Tourist Information. Address data sheets must also be filled out when purchasing tickets. There is currently a test recommendation for city tours that are open-air events.

City Tours (May - October)
every Saturday of the month at 2:00 pm – meeting point is the historic market place
prices: 4.00 € per adult, 2.00 € per child
duration of the guided city tour: approx. 60 minutes

Tours of Starkenburg Castle (May – October)
every 1st Sunday of the month at 11:00 am – meeting point is the lower castle courtyard (unterer Burghof) as well as on Good Friday and Easter Sunday at 2:00 pm
prices: 4.00 € per adult, 2.00 € per child, no fee for children smaller than 1.20 m
duration of the guided castle tour: approx. 60 minutes

Lantern Tours (May – October)
every Saturday at 10:00 pm (no tours during the wine festival) - meeting point is the historic market place
Prices: 6.00 € per adult, 3.00 € per child
duration of the guided city tour: approx. 60 minutes

Lantern Tours for individual travellers also take place on a daily basis from 26th – 31st December at 7:00 pm.

Guided group tours

Guided group tours may be booked throughout the whole year. Should you wish to book a guided tour, please contact the Tourist Information Office. The service team of the Heppenheim Tourist Information Office will also be happy to assist you with any further questions regarding accommodation, restaurants, tours of the vineyards (so-called Weinlagenwanderung). Children or youth groups are offered at special prices.

Lantern Tours
The street lamps situated in Heppenheim’s historic old town are decorated with artfully designed silhouette cut-outs. Historically costumed guides will show you through the night time town while telling you old Hessian legends.

Duration: approx. 60 minutes
German: 60.00 € for groups up to 10 people; 6.00 € for every further person
English: 70.00 € for groups up to 10 people; 7.00 € for every further person
Children and youth groups:
German: 60.00 € for groups up to 20 children; 3.00 € for every further child
English: 70.00 € for groups up to 20 children; 3.50 € for every further child

Would you like to explore the Heppenheim lantern walk individually? Here you can find our audio tour from our partner Guidemate (subject to a fee). Audio tour of the Heppenheim lantern walk.

Short guided tour of the city – Stadtspaziergang
Short tour of the historic old town including some of the most important historic attractions.

Duration: approx. 60 minutes
German: 30,00 € for groups up to 10 people; 3,00 € for every further person
English, french or spanish: 40,00 € for groups up to 10 people; 4,00 € for every further person
Historic Costume: 40,00 € for groups up to 10 people; 4,00 € for every further Person
Children and youth Groups:
German: 30,00 € for groups up to 20 children; 1,50 € for every further child
English, French or spanish: 40,00 € for groups up to 20 children; 2,00 € for every further child
Historic Costume: 40,00 € for groups up to 20 children; 2,00 € for every further child

Guided tour of the city - Stadtführung
Medieval half-timbered houses, romantic alleys and idyllic places as far as the eye can see: discover the old historic town of Heppenheim and its beautiful attractions, such as the historic market place, the huge cathedral referred to as “Dom der Bergstraße” as well as the Kurmainzer Amtshof – Mainz Electorate Court

Duration: approx. 90 minutes
German: 45,00 € for groups up to 10 people; 4,00 € for every further person
English, French, spanish: 60,00 € for groups up to 10 people; 5,00 € for every further person
Historic Costume: 60,00 € for groups up to 10 people; 5,00 € for every further person
Children and youth groups:
German: 45,00 € for groups up to 20 children; 2,00 € for every further child
English, French or spanish: 60,00 € for groups up to 20 children; 2,50 € for every further child
Historic Costume: 60,00 € for groups up to 20 children; 2,50 € for every further child

Guided tour of Starkenburg Castle - Burgführung
“If stones could speak … “ - discover the castle ruins and learn all about the historical backgrounds of the formerly very important Castle.

Duration: approx. 60 minutes
German: 40,00 € for groups up to 10 people, 4,00 € for every further person
English: 50,00 € for groups up to 10 people, 5,00 € for every further person
Historic Costume: 50,00 € for groups up to 10 people, 5,00 € for every further person
Children and youth groups:
German: 40,00 € for groups up to 20 children; 2,00 € for every further child
English: 50,00 € for groups up to 20 children; 2,50 € for every further child
Historic Costume: 50,00 € for groups up to 20 children; 2,50 € for every further child

Heppenheim bit by bit – Heppenheim häppchenweise
During this very special guided tour, you will get to know the medieval half-timbered houses and restaurants from the inside! Regional dishes as well as some wine will be served during this tour.
Guided tours starts at 4:30 pm!
Number of participants: min. 10, max. 15 persons.

Duration: approx. 180 minutes
Prices: 90.00 € for groups up to 10 people; 8.00 € for every further person (21.00 € catering per Person)

On secret trails to Starkenburg Castle – Auf geheimen Pfaden zur Starkenburg
This walking tour up to Starkenburg Castle includes a guided tour of the city as well as of the castle. On your way up to the castle, the guide will provide you with information on viniculture and vineyards.
Organisation: guided tour of the city (approx. 1 hour, guided walk up to the castle (approx. 1 hour), guided tour of the castle (approx. 1 hour). The return trip to the old historic town is individually organised. At the castle, there is a nice restaurant (Burgschänke). Larger groups should book in advance.

Duration: approx. 210 minutes
Prices: 110,00 € for groups up to 10 people; 11,00 € for every further person
Notice: Please think of enough water and sturdy shoes

Guided tour of the museum – Museumsführung
There are guided tours of the Museum für Stadtgeschichte und Volkskunde – Museum of Local History and Folklore as well as the Sparkassenmuseum – Money Museum.

Mill trail tour – Mühlenrundweg
Where once the mill wheels clacked
During this guided tour you will learn all about former grain milling and grain grinding procedures. Your tour guide will show you interesting places and buildings to be found in the historic old town as well as the so-called Mühlgraben. Total distance: approx. 2 km.

Duration: approx. 90 minutes
Prices: 45,00 € for groups up to 10 people; 4,00 € for every further person

Mill trail tour – Mühlenrundweg
Mills beside gushing Creeks
Discover the traces of former mill buildings, remains of mill races and more and find out about the houses where rich and poor millers used to live. Learn much about the life of miller, fires and raids. You will also hear some spooky stories. Total distance: approx. 4.2 km. Sturdy footwear is recommended.

Duration: approx. 120 minutes
Prices: 60,00 € for groups up to 10 people; 6,00 € for every further person

From the train station up to the Cathedral – Vom Bahnhof zum Dom
Discover Heppenheim from a different perspective: join your guide on a trip back to the time of horse-drawn stagecoaches and railway romance, splendid country houses, inns and a department store of the early 20th century. Discover the historic old town with its town wall, places of electoral power and adore the impressive cathedral – Dom der Bergstraße. During this guided tour you will learn all about Heppenheim’s 1,200-year old history

Duration: approx. 90 minutes
Prices: 45,00 € for groups up to 10 people; 4,00 € for every further person
Half-timbered houses and wine
Enjoy three Heppenheim wines on this tour through the winding alleyways of the historic old town and learn interesting facts about Heppenheim and wine-growing on the Bergstrasse.

Duration: approx. 90 minutes
Meeting point: In front of the Kurmainzer Amtshof (Amtsgasse 5)
Price: 60.00 € for up to 10 people; 5.00 € for each additional person (plus 3-person wine tasting and souvenir glass: 13.50 € per person)
Half-timbered house tour
On this tour through the narrow streets of Heppenheim's old town, you will get to know selected half-timbered buildings. Most of them were restored during the renovation of the old town (1985-2005). The historic half-timbered buildings are presented and the different styles are explained. Highlights of the tour are the baroque half-timbered town hall, the oldest half-timbered house in Heppenheim from 1430 and many small hidden half-timbered features.

Duration: approx. 90 minutes
Meeting point: Market square
Price: 45.00 € for up to 10 people; 4.00 € for each additional person

On the traces of the Metzendorf Architects – Auf den Spuren des Architekten Metzendorf
Between 1897 and 1905, the two brothers of Heppenheim, Georg and Heinrich Metzendorf – also known as the “master builders” of the Bergstraße region, developed their very characteristic traditional local style by which they gave this region its own characteristic touch. Explore the famous “Höhnsche Villenviertel”, the former “Kaufhaus Mainzer” and other architectonical masterpieces constructed by the Metzendorf brothers in Heppenheim.

Duration: approx. 120 minutes
Prices: 60,00 € for groups up to 10 people; 6,00 € for every further person

Wayside stories – Geschichten am Wegesrand
The south of Heppenheim, next to the border of Baden, is a landscape full of secrets and oral tradition. During this walking tour through the sunny vineyards and a quiet, but somewhat spooky valley, named Bombachtal, past times come alive. You will hear old stories and sagas along the way.

Duration: approx. 150 minutes
Prices: 90,00 € for groups up to 10 people; 8,00 € for every further person
Tour guide
Our experienced tour guides will accompany your coach group (with your own coach) to the most beautiful places on the Bergstrasse and in the Odenwald. Your program can be arranged individually. Let yourself be enchanted by the nature, culture and history of our region.
Meeting point: Bus parking lot at the Parkhof
Price: 125.00 € (4 hours)
225.00 € (8 hours)
For groups of more than 25 people, a second tour guide may have to be booked for some stops. Alternative meeting points outside Heppenheim can also be booked for a travel fee.

Special tours for Children

Lantern tour for Children
Ratz Pfeifer’s secret world of legends – Ratz Pfeifers geheimnisvolle Sagenwelt
Lantern tour specially aimed at children from 4 years of age. One accompanying adult is free.

Duration: approx. 60 minutes
Prices: 60,00 € for groups up to 20 children; 3,00 € for every further child

Rat-Theatre for children – Rattentheater für Kinder
With his “vendor-tray-theatre”, the tour guide Uwe Pfeifer, accompanied by the witty rat Ratz Pfeifer will take children on a special journey into the mystical world of Hessian stories and sagas.

Duration: approx. 30 minutes
Prices: 50,00 € for groups up to 20 children; 2,00 € for every further child

Mill tour – from grain to bread – Vom Korn zum Brot
On this guided tour of Heppenheim’s historical old town, children will learn a lot about the history of mills and grain grinding procedures.

Duration: approx. 90 minutes
Prices: 45,00 € for Groups up to 20 children; 2,00 € for every further child