Heidelberg Special Activities 2016

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CONTENTS

Welcome to Heidelberg ..............................................................................................................................4

Special Activities ...........................................................................................................................................6

I. Old Town and Castle tours ...............................................................................................................7

II. Costume tours ....................................................................................................................................8

III. Themed tours ...................................................................................................................................10

IV. Active tours ..................................................................................................................................... 12

V. Events for special occasions ..........................................................................................................13

VI. Culinary tours and offers..............................................................................................................14

VII. Tours for students and young people ......................................................................................16

VIII. Handicapped-accessible tours ..................................................................................................17

IX. Boat tours: Tickets and guided tours ........................................................................................18

X. Excursions to the region ............................................................................................................... 20

Excursion tips ............................................................................................................................................. 21

Map of the Old Town ............................................................................................................................... 22

Bus service .................................................................................................................................................. 23

Good to know ..............................................................................................................................................24

Castle ticket incl. funicular railway ........................................................................................................ 25

Events for 2016 ......................................................................................................................................... 26

Booking Form 2016 .................................................................................................................................. 28

GTCs ............................................................................................................................................................. 29

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“Heidelberg is itself a resplendent romantic, where spring entwines the houses and courtyards

and everything ordinary with vines and flowers, and castles and forests tell a wonderful sto-

ry of times gone by, as though there were nothing evil in the world”, wrote the poet Joseph

von Eichendorff at the start of the 19th century in his memoirs. Heidelberg has succeeded in

preserving this irresistible magic right up to the present day. The Neckar, which winds pictur-

esquely through the green valley, and the romantic castle ruins, which tower over the roofs of

the scenic old town, attract several million visitors to the town every year. Heidelberg is linked

as inextricably to the castle – residence of the Electors of the Palatinate for almost five centu-

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ries – as it is to the over 600-year old university. The history of the town is omnipresent. The

Heidelberg Philosopher’s Walk is widely known. At one time, scholars strolled here in stiff frock

coats to clear their minds with a walk. On the sunny side of the Heiligenberg, many scholars

often gained new insights, and there were always unique views of the town, the river, the Old

Bridge, the Castle and the almost 600-meter high “Königstuhl” (King’s Seat hill).

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SPECIAL ACTIVITIES 2016

Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of the town of Heidelberg – experience the unique

charm of the romantic university town on the Neckar. To make sure your stay becomes an un-

forgettable experience, we have put together some interesting all-expense tours for you on

the following pages. We can offer you a whole host of appealing packages for a variety of age-

groups and different cultural and leisure interests – for both large and small vacation budgets.

We would be happy to provide you with a personal offer.

All the suggestions listed in this brochure and much more can be found on our

website www.heidelberg-marketing.com.

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Heidelberg Marketing GmbH Neuenheimer Landstraße 5D-69120 Heidelberg /GermanyPhone +49 6221 58 40 -223/-225Fax +49 6221 58 40 -222Email [email protected]

Please note that, according to legal regu-lations, after the conclusion of contracts regarding domestic tourism services, par-ticularly in the case of contracts for ac-commodations, guided tours and cultural events, there is no statutory right of with-drawal, except that there could be a can-cellation - which generally involves a fee - in line with the agreed terms and condi-tions or of the statutory provisions.

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Trip prices (in €) Hours German Other language 1,5 85 95 2 95 105 3 115 125 4 135 145 5 155 165 6 175 185 7 195 205 8* 235 245*Day rate

I . OLD TOWN AND CASTLE TOURS Our Classics

2. Castle TourIt towers majestically above the roofs of the old town and impresses millions of people year after year - the Heidelberg Castle. With a tour through the castle courtyard and the castle garden, you can immerse yourself in the col-orful history of the world-famous structure. A visit to the giant barrel, the largest wine barrel in world ever to be filled, is also featured on the program (no inside areas).

Recommended duration of 1.5 hours

3. Old Town and Castle TourThe combined old town and castle tour brings history to life. With a tour through the winding alleys of the old town you can get to know the many different faces of Heidelberg – dreamy squares, the oldest university in Germany, the Heiliggeistkirche (Church of the Holy Spirit) and the Jewish Quarter. And then it’s up to the castle with the funicular railway. In a tour around the inner courtyard and the castle gar-den you can discover the electoral residence ruins and visit the famous giant barrel.

Recommended duration of 3 hours

4. City and Castle sightseeing tourWith your own bus, you can enjoy Heidelberg town center in comfort (approx. 1 hour), be-fore continuing on to the Castle. Here you will discover the electoral residence ruins in a guided tour (no inside areas).

Recommended duration of 2 hours

If arriving with your own bus, we recom-mend Neckarmünzplatz as a meeting point for joining up with the tour guide and, if arriving individually, the Löwenbrunnen at Universitätsplatz. Further meeting points you will find at the booking form at page 28.

Note: For Castle tours, prices for admission into the Castle courtyard are not included in the rates. You can find more information on en-try to the Castle courtyard on page 25

(Castle ticket including funicular railway). For coach groups with more than 28 peo-ple, a second tour guide is necessary for the Castle tour (extra charge: German € 85, other languages € 95).

Book your tour at least two working days (Mon-Fri) in advance and avoid the € 15 surcharge for short-notice bookings!

5. Old Town Tour with Boat TripDiscover the beauty of Heidelberg with an old town tour and then experience the special at-mosphere of the town in a 40-minute boat tour along the banks of the Neckar. This com-bined tour on foot and by boat will give you access to the Heidelberg triad of the river, the town and the Castle.

Recommended duration of 2 hoursApril - October 2016: daily between10 am and 6 pmGerman, English, French, Dutch, Danish, SpanishNeckarmünzplatz, Kornmarkt or the boat landingmax. 28 people per tour guidePrice plus € 8 per person for the boat trip ticket.

1. Old Town TourWinding alleys and dreamy squares, interest-ing museums and galleries: Heidelberg’s Old Town is multi-faceted. A guided tour around the old town brings the past to life. Wheth-er the Heiliggeistkirche (Church of the Holy Spirit), the Jewish Quarter, Germany’s oldest university with the Studentenkarzer (student’s prison) or any of the other sights, every station in the old town has an interesting story to tell. The route also leads through the main street, one of the longest pedestrian zones in Europe.

Recommended duration of 1.5 or 2 hours

8 Information and reservations: + 49 6221 58 40 -223/-225, [email protected]

II . COSTUME TOURS

6. The Truth about Heidel-berg - an entertaining tour by and with Mark Twain

The major American writer and comedian Mark Twain takes an hour to lead you on a guided tour through Heidelberg. He describes the sights, history and inhabitants of the town from his personal per-spective in his typical way. His motto: “Truth is the most valuable thing that we have. Let us econo-mize it!” A walking delight.

Approx. 1 hourGerman, English€ 120 German € 130 English

7. Out and about with the “Bürgersfrau” in Heidelberg

Back then, luxurious dining was commonplace in the court, but the common people lead a hand-to-mouth existence. It was said: As you have brewed, so must you drink - and from the common cup. A Bürgersfrau (middle class/bour-geoisie woman) accompanies you on a tour through the town, gos-siping about the daily comings and goings in the old town while shar-ing some inside secrets. Eavesdrop on her stories about the high-class ladies and gentlemen, juicy stories from the court included.

Approx. 1.5 hoursGerman, English€ 135 German€ 145 English

8. Witches, oppressors and poor sinners:Straight out of Heidelberg’s judicial history

In earlier times, executions were real fairs. In 1762 the universi-ty was closed so the students could take part in an execution - an “abhorrent example”. In this tour you will be led through the centuries with a “real” witch. On the way through the town, she tells of amusing ordinances and gruesome punishments. History of the town is not for children or the light-hearted.


9. Through the dark alleys of Heidelberg with the night watchman

Since the Middle Ages, the night watchman has ensured the safe-ty of the citizens within the town walls. When the Romantics be-gan to celebrate Heidelberg in songs and immortalize the enor-mous castle ruins in copper en-gravings at the start of the 19th century, guests came from all over the world to the Neckar. The night watchman also protected them from robbers, fraudulent antique dealers and other immoral of-fers. Go through the alleys of the old town by the side of the night watch while he tells you stories from days long forgotten.

Approx. 1 or 1.5 hoursGerman, English1 hr. € 120 German € 130 English1,5 hr. € 170 German € 180 English

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10. A death at the university - was it murder?

A terrible secret lurks amidst Hei-delberg’s cozy Old Town! A Mys-tery Novel Tour takes you back to the turn of the century. Are the professors and their wives real-ly as worthy and righteous as it seems? The students so reputa-ble and the middle-class daugh-ters so demure, as is desired by high society? Uncover the truth when walking through the alley-ways of the Old Town, where ev-idence and witnesses are waiting to be discovered! You will expe-rience this exciting, interactive Mystery Novel Tour along with a total of three historically garbed actors. This is an entertaining way to have first-hand experience the period around 1900.

Approx. 2 hoursGerman, Englishmax. 25 people€ 248

A wonderful town, today just like over 100 years ago… The tragic death of a young student from the time around the turn of the century concerns not just the cur-rent press, but also a Heidelberg-er, who finds him/herself unex-pectedly transported to another time! Allow our tour guide to lead you on a special tour through the romantic old town. You can help in solving the historic crime and exposing the murderer!

Approx. 2 hoursGerman, English10 - 21 people€ 248

Poems, stories and historic “love recipes” span the spectrum from the Middle Ages to the 19th Cen-tury in this tour. A Heidelberg wench tells all about sweet sins and naked truths on her way to the romantic squares of the old town – all with a “historical” ref-erence of course; for example: an elector had two wives at the same time, and another in a secret love nest in the old town.


11. Mystery Novel Tour “Student found dead in Hei-delberg! – Journey through time to an unsolved murder case”

12. Can love really be a sin?

Come with us on a journey through time and meet eyewit-nesses who help you to experi-ence the distant past in an enter-taining way. History in the making, which leads you through the his-toric Old Town of Heidelberg and up to the most famous ruins in the world.

about 2 hoursEnglish, German€ 200

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19. Jewish Life in HeidelbergA walking tour through the Old Town leads to sites of the eventful history of Heidelberg’s Jewish inhabitants, revealing family fortunes, business activities and religious life, and their influence on the spiritual life of the city and University.

You can find more interesting themed city tours on our website: www.heidelberg-marketing.de

15. Heidelberg in the era of romanticism “In einem kühlen Grunde, da geht ein Mühlenrad ...” (In an airy hollow, a windmill turns its wheel)The famous Heidelberg romantics – the young poets Joseph von Eichendorff, Clemens Brentano, Achim von Arnim and their friends turned Heidelberg into the center of late romanticism at the start of the 19th Century. They left their mark all over the town. Em-bark on a search for clues in this tour – it leads through the picturesque corners of the old town up into the castle garden to the Scheffelterrasse.

16. In the beginning there was thirst – pub and restaurant culture inHeidelbergEnjoyment is the key focus of this enter-taining tour, peppered with lots of anec-dotes: Heidelberg is famous for its pub and restaurant culture. Rustic pubs, student drinking rituals and specialties – this tour transports you into the delightful history of Heidelberg, from the Homo heidelber-gensis to today.

17. The famous Philosopher’s Walk – Heidelberg at its prettiestAt one time, scholars strolled here in stiff frock coats clearing their minds with a walk. Today the Philosopher’s Walk draws people in with unique views over the town, the river, the Old Bridge, the Castle and the almost 600-metres high Königstuhl. A walk up to the Philosopher’s Walk will reward you with an exquisite view. The path also leads to the Philosopher’s Gar-den where a range of exotic plants thrive on a sun-bathed natural balcony.

18. The University in the Old TownIt is the oldest university in Germany: the Ruperto Carola University Heidelberg. Founded in 1386, it has been attract-ing leading thinkers to Heidelberg from throughout the world for centuries. The tour is an opportunity to get to know the history of the university and its student life - it leads to the university library and to the Peterskirche. The old auditorium and the Karzer, the historic student prison, are oth-er stops along the way.

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14. Baroque HeidelbergA journey of discovery into an exciting era rich in contrast, which shows the other side of the “beautiful illusion” of the Baroque era with its magnificent festivals, the courtiers with pow-dered wigs and a luxurious court life. Discover the daily life of the urban population in times of devastating wars, the traumatizing capture and destruction of Heidelberg, expulsion and misery - but also a fresh start with immigrants, reconstruction of the city in the new style, and the promotion of business, science and the arts. Learn about the wall dispute and how the elector punished the city, and the “lucky pig” that was presented with an entire country.

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20. Historic Tour of the StadthalleHeidelberg’s Stadthalle is unique among Ger-man congress centers and concert halls be-cause of its architecture, its charisma and its eventful history. Join us for exterior and inte-rior guided tours through 11 decades of this monumental, impressive building. Exterior and interior guided tours can also be booked sep-arately!

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21. Luther TourHeidelberg was a milestone en route to the Reformation – Luther’s not uneventful journey to Heidelberg in 1518 was his first theological appearance outside of Wittenberg after nail-ing his 95 theses to the door on October 31, 1517. On the invitation of the Augustine Or-der and Elector Ludwig V., he led the Heidel-berg Disputation in April 1518 in the local Au-gustine Monastery and, in doing so, defended the fundamental concept of his new theology – the full dependency of people on the grace of God. This interesting stroll will lead you on Luther’s trail through the town.

Prices for guided themed tours:

approx. 1.5 - 2 hoursup to 28 people per tour guideGerman € 120other language € 130School groups:German € 95 other language € 105

Excluding any admission fees, additional € 50 for a tour in costume, staged cos-tume appearance upon request.

23. “Wissen-schafft-STADT” As part of the international building exhibition (IBA) HeidelbergThe IBA (Internationale Bauausstellung = International Building Exhibition) is a German format for building culture and urban development with a hundred year old tradition. Since 2012 and up until 2022 exemplary solutions for the city of the future will be developed in Heidelberg as part of the IBA under the motto, “Knowledge Creates CITY.” To what extent the university, science, research and education has given the city its unmistakable appearance over the cen-turies is reflected in Heidelberg’s history, its urban landscape, architecture, and also in numer-ous new projects. Today the structure and image of the city is inextricably linked to scientif-ic development. We offer special guided tours on the subject of Knowledge Creates CITY in:

Old Town: Humanities campus - past, present and futureNeuenheimer Feld: Natural sciences campus – an ideal UNI landscapeBergheim: Heritage-protected old hospital and new campusBahnstadt: Skylab and small signal box house – research site and accommodation

22. Christmas Market TourThe scent of roasted almonds wafts through the alleys of the old town and handicrafts and winter delicacies are peddled in enchanting lit-tle wooden stalls – the Heidelberg Christmas Market with its individual stalls is one of the most beautiful Christmas markets in Germany. Heidelberg history, pre-Christmas traditions and festive anecdotes await you in this tour. The walk starts from the Marktplatz, leading through the most beautiful corners of the old town on the way to Universitätsplatz.

Information and reservations: + 49 6221 58 40 -223/-225, [email protected]

24. “It’s Burning!!!”Medieval Heidelberg and the Heidelberg Cas-tle went up in flames in 1693. In the great fire during the Palatinate War of Succession, the city was completely destroyed - the blaze was horrific. Therefore, it is not surprising that an important impetus for firefighting emanated from Heidelberg. One of the oldest volunteer fire brigades in Germany was started here in 1846 – and is closely linked to the Heidelberg fire extinguisher manufacturer, Carl Metz.



25. Guided bike tour through HeidelbergThe guided bike tour will acquaint you with the historic Heidelberg Old Town as well as the Neuenheim and Handschuhsheim districts in comfort. In this tour you will discover the many wonderful corners of the city.

Approx. 3 hoursApril – October: Monday - SaturdayGerman, English, French, Italian, Span-ish, FinnishMax. 10 people, larger groups on request€ 120 German, € 130 other language, plus € 18 per person for bike and helmet.

We would be happy to put together oth-er individualized bike tours for you to the Neckar valley, Ladenburg or Schwetzin-gen on request.

IV. ACTIVE TOURS

26. Heidelberg Stadtrallye (city rally)Discovery tours for a communicative experi-ence Heidelberg’s romantic Old Town provides a board to play the games with its winding al-leys and beautiful squares. There are tricky puzzles and tasks for participating teams to solve. At the prize-giving, all participants will receive a “lesson”.

2 hoursGerman, English, French,up to 30 people per group: € 120 German, € 130 other languageThe costs do not include food, drink or any potential prizes for the winners.

28. Guided hike to Benedictine Abbey Stift NeuburgThe hikes leads along the Philosopher’s Walk, Heidelberg’s famous natural balcony, and then further on through the woods to the “Neuenheimer Schweiz”, an impressive nature reserve with great views into the Neckar valley. Finally, you will reach the old Benedictine Abbey Stift Neuburg where you can have a tour of the monastery church after the hike. A stop at the restaurant “Gasthaus zum Klosterhof” rounds this tour off.

3 hoursGerman, EnglishBergstraße bus stop€ 120 German, € 130 English

27. “Philosophical” Segway tourIn this tour you have the opportunity to discover Heidelberg in a totally extraordinary way. Fol-lowing an introduction, you will glide along the Neckar until you reach the historic and trendy district of Neuenheim. From here you will continue on along the water in the direction of the zoo and through the Neuenheimer Feld campus with its impressive university and hospital build-ings. The crowning glory is the journey down the Philosopher’s Walk with a fantastic view of the castle and the final descent through the woods back to the start point. Driving fun is guaran-teed! During the excursion, the tour guide will provide interesting information about the route.

Approx. 1 ¾ hoursFebruary – NovemberGerman, English10 - 20 people, smaller and larger groups on requestMinimum requirements: 15 years and upwards, moped license, 1.40 m in heightNeckarmünzplatz€ 45 per person including helmet rental and Segway license



31. Ceramic paintingThe are countless occasions and opportunities to take great pleasure yourself from time spent at the ceramic furnace being creative, as well as giving joy to others. You will have the opportunity to pick out a piece of pot-tery at the “Keramikofen” (ceramic kiln) in the Heidel-berg Old Town (like a bowl, an amusing figurine, a stein, etc.) and design it the way you want. Take inspiration from templates or get interesting tips from the owner on color combinations or special effects. The final painted ceramics are glazed and fired and sent out to you with-in one or two days. A ceramic piece, welcome glass of sparkling wine and canapés are included in the program.

1 - 2 hoursGerman, English10 - 20 people € 37 per person

V. EVENTS FOR SPECIAL OCCASIONS

30. Sound experience in the Heiliggeistkirche with organ presentationThis special tour offers you an intensive insight into the exciting and varies history of the Heiliggeistkirche (Church of the Holy Spirit) and the Basilica. You will also get an exclusive organ presentation from the cantor - of course with a little section of the concert specially for your group!

30 minutesGerman, Englishmax. 20 people, larger groups on request€ 120 German, € 130 English

32. Take a Ride with the Historic StreetcarThe Old Town, the Castle, the shopping boulevard - Hei-delberg is world famous for its attractions and points of interest. We invite you to go off the beaten tourist paths and discover some of the best kept secrets - during a tour on the historic streetcar through the city’s Hand-schuhsheim and Neuenheim neighborhoods. Hop-on/hop-off of the historic streetcar whenever and as often as you want. You can also choose the route you want along the railway network. A trained tour guide will ac-company you on your journey.

2 hoursGerman, English10 - 150 people € 57 per person incl. drinks and pretzels

29. Family TourFrom now on families in Heidelberg can discover the old town. Playful exploration for the kids and interesting stories for the big ones. From the market square the tour starts along the most exciting and important sights, such as the house Zum Ritter, the Heiliggeistkirche (Church of the Holy Spirit), Old Bridge and Friedrich Ebert Memori-al through to University Square. What is in the old Palatine crest to discover? Which characters and symbols can be found in the historic facades and what is the signif-icance? The tour is for birthdays, trips, visits and family celebrations and of course for easily get to know the city. The tour is also suitable for small children and seniors.Note: It’s possible to climb up the tower of the Heiliggeistkirche from Monday to Sat-urday 11 am - 5 pm, Sunday and public holiday from 12:30 am - 5 pm.

1,5 hoursGermanmax. 20 people (max. 10 children)€ 90 per group

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VI. CULINARY TOURS AND OFFERS

The wine sampling can also be booked without the old town tour in the case of groups with less time.(Price reduction: € 3.50 per person)

34. Wine tasting with Old Town tourAfter an hour-long tour through the winding streets and alleys of the Heidelberg Old Town, your wine expert welcomes you to the tradi-tion-steeped and convivial Kulturbrauerei, where you will become ac-quainted with excellent regional wines from the Seeger vineyard (Lei-men) and the Heger vineyard (Ihringen). Cold snack platter will served during the wine tasting with all kinds of treats. This is topped off with a hearty meal including regional delicacies.

33. Wine tasting in the Heidelberg Old TownUnder the leadership of our wine expert, you will have the opportu-nity to get to know six different wines in the “Zum Güldenen Schaf” restaurant. The special taste experience is accompanied by explana-tions of the growing regions and the characters of the wines. This jour-ney into the world of wine is rounded off by a hearty two-course meal.

Services: Wine tasting with six different regional reds, rosés and whites Hearty food:

Meal A: Tomato soup with basil pesto, Swabian Käsespätzle (cheese pasta) with seasonal colorful leafy salad Meal B: Spring onion soup, Palatinate stuffed pig’s stomach with sauerkraut and roast potatoes Meal C: Mixed salad with croutons and house dressing, oven-fresh roast pork with red cabbage and potato dumplings 10 – 50 people € 39 per person

Services: 1-hour Old Town tour Wine sampling with six excellent regional red and white wines

as well as cold snack platter (home-made sausage, cream cheese, cheese, cold roast)

Hearty food Meal A: Baden braised beef with red cabbage and Spätzle (German pasta), Meal B: Palatinate dish with blood sausage and liver sausage, Palatinate pig’s stomach, liver dump-

lings, sauerkraut and roast potatoes, Meal C: Crispy roasted suck-ling pig with sauerkraut and bread dumplings

10 – 40 people € 49.50 per person

36. Delectable Heidelberg tourPrepare to be surprised, and get to know the tastes of Heidelberg. In an exclusive foray through the picturesque old town, a Baden sun-rip-ened aperitif and a regional three-course meal await you in two tra-ditional Heidelberg restaurants. Follow in the footsteps of Goethe, Scheffel, Keller, Schumann and the robber-chief Hölzerlips – and lose your heart to Heidelberg! Time and travel between the various cours-es will be spiced with entertaining stories and anecdotes, “magic elix-irs”, and topped off with a sweet Heidelberg treat served against an unbeatably romantic backdrop.

35. Historic “Ritterschmaus” (Medieval Banquet) in Heidelberg CastleExperience the pleasure of a festive, 14th century medieval banquet, starting with the ceremony of washing your hands in lavender water. As a welcome drink, a cup of mead - honey wine will be served. The knightly meal will be served at a magnificently set table. You will dine - as befits knights’ folk - on traditional, earthenware tableware. “Mund-sleute and fair maidens” dressed in medieval robes will be serving you.Minstrels, and if so desired, jugglers, will be there to entertain you during the Medieval Banquet. Music will be played on authentically recreated musical instruments. The performance showcases pieces from the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. A guided tour of the castle garden can also be booked; prices exclude any possible admission fees.

Services: medieval banquet table master of ceremonies medieval musical accompaniment

about 2.5 – 3.5 hoursGerman, English20 – 200 people€ 62.50 per person

Approx. 3 hoursGerman, English10 - 25 people€ 85 per person (including aperitif, starter, main course, dessert, two “surprises” and tour), drinks are calculated separately in the respective restau-rants and paid on site.

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ABBEYSTIFT NEUBURG

Embedded in the Neckar valley, surrounded by lush green with a divine view of the winding river and the slopes of the Odenwald moun-tain range, the monastery is an attraction for both locals and tourists. The Benedictine ab-bey was founded back in 1130 by the Lorsch monastery and constantly battled a difficult economic situation until the monastery was dissolved in 1562. For a long time after that, the building was used for a variety of pur-poses, including as a “Jungfern-Stift” (con-vent), where noble women lived together as a “society of virtuous gentlewomen” (thus the current name Stift Neuburg - convent). Since 1927 it has once again been inhabited by monks according to the rule of St. Benedict. A farm shop with organic products from the region and a small organic brewery are con-nected to the monastery. True to the Bene-dictine order, the monks dedicate themselves to pastoral care, the care and welcoming of guests with a variety of cultural programs such as concerts or talks of contemporary issues.www.stift-neuburg.de

Getting to the monastery: by foot along the Neckar or via the Phi-losopher’s Walk

on the 34 bus line, direction Ziegelhau-sen, Stift Neuburg stop, www.vrn.de

with the boats of the Weisse Flotte, Kloster-Neuburg landing pier,

www.weisse-flotte-heidelberg.de

Brewery tour hours: Mon – Fri 10 am – 6 pm, Sat 10 am – 4 pm (outside tour hours on request). The monastery tour is offered free of charge by the abbey. You will be asked for a donation on site (approx. € 3 - 5 per person).

The brewery tour can also be booked without the old town tour in the case of groups with less time. (Price reduction: € 3.50 per person)

37. Brewery tour with beer sampling and Old Town tourHaven’t you always wanted to know how beer is brewed? After an hour-long tour through the historic old town, you will learn all about the world of beer from a master brewer. At the brew-ery cellar, you will try three varieties of beer with a warm pretzel. Afterwards in the brewery you can look forward to a regional cold snack platter, a master brewer dish or hearty warm platter if you prefer.

Services: 1-hour Old Town tour Brewery tour Beer sampling with pretzels Followed by meal of your choice:

15 - 80 people - Hearty cold snack platter: Homemade sausage, cream cheese, cold roast, spicy smoked sausage, beer radish etc. € 31 (15 – 30 p.), € 29 (31 – 80 p.) - Brewer master dish: Palatinate Bratwurst, suckling pig, Palatinate pig’s stomach, roast potatoes and cabbage € 35.50 (15 – 30 p.), € 34 (31 – 80 p.) - Braised veal, grilled corn-fed chicken on a bed of carrots and leeks, homemade spaetzle noodles and buttered potatoes, crispy suckling pig on Riesling cabbage, bacon bread dumplings € 43.50 (15 – 30 p.), € 42 (31 – 80 p.)

38. Brewery tour with organic beer sampling and monastery tourThe Stift Neuburg abbey is situated in an idyllic spot above the Neckar valley on the outskirts of Heidelberg. Next to the monastery there is also an organic brewery and a restaurant in the middle of soft green meadows. After a guided tour around the Benedictine abbey Neuburg, you will learn more about the production of organic beer in the brewery in the monastery courtyard. Afterwards a choice of cold or warm dishes await you in the restaurant (on the ter-race if the weather is good).

Services: 1-hour monastery tour Brewery tour Beer sampling with pretzels Followed by meal of your choice:

10 – 40 people Cold dishes: Sausage, ham, cheese etc. € 23 per person Warm dishes: Roast pork, cured pork, bratwurst, sauerkraut , dumplings and boiled potatoes € 28 per person


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39. Exciting journey of discovery through HeidelbergPopular for years: the children’s and pupil’s tour. An exciting journey of discovery through the Old Town or at the castle. Bandits, bookworms and much more – exciting and amusing stories await you in the Heidel-berg Old Town. Have you ever been to a real Castle – with enormous walls, thick tower, drawbridges and fascinating legends?(suitable for children ages 5 to 12)

approx. 1.5 - 2 hoursGerman, English, French, Italian, Spanish, Danish, FinnishSchool groups: € 95 German, € 105 other language

VII. TOURS FOR STUDENTS AND YOUNG PEOPLE

40. Heidelberg in the era of national socialism – town, uni-versity and societyIn this Old Town tour, places significant to local life in the era of Nation-al Socialism are visited and light is shed on the events and background of a slowly fading part of the city’s history. This covers phenomena of everyday life specific to Heidelberg, town politics and university life and tells of the role the resistance played. Participants are to be shown as varied an image of the time as possible so that they may draw their own conclusions about Heidelberg in the time of National Socialism.

1.5 - 2 hoursGerman, EnglishSchool groups: € 95 German, € 105 EnglishThis tour can be booked as a themed tour guide for adults.

41. Heidelberg Stadtrallye (city rally)Discovery tours for a communicative experience Heidelberg’s romantic old town provides a board to play the games with its winding alleys and beautiful squares. There are tricky puzzles and tasks for participating teams to solve. At the prize-giving, all participants will get a ”lesson” and the winners a little surprise.

2 hoursGerman, English, French,School groups: € 95 German, € 105 other language

42. An herb tour through HeidelbergIn this tour participants get to know plants and herbs and find out the different forms in which these were used in earlier centuries in the various regions of Europe. Starting with dandelion and stinging nettles and ranging right through to sorrel and lady’s mantle, plants are col-lected to learn more about how they are used. And, last but not least, some of the plants can be tasted.

2.5 hoursPosseltslust bus stop (can be reached by bus no. 39, direction Königstuhl, journey time of 20 mins from Bismarckplatz, parking spaces available for groups with own bus at the meeting point)GermanMax. 25 people, larger groups on requestSchool groups: € 75

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VIII. HANDICAPPED-ACCESSIBLE TOURS

43. Discover Heidelberg by “feeling, smelling, and tasting”A guided tour where the history of the town is brought to life by feeling the surroundings, feeling monuments, and smelling the scents of the town.

2.5 hoursGerman, English, French, ItalianMax. 15 people, larger groups on request€ 85 German, € 95 other language

Unlimited access to HeidelbergTown guides, district maps, regional ex-cursion destinations, restaurants, culture – Heidelberg can be experienced with-out any access restrictions. The advisory board for people with disabilities in the town of Heidelberg and the association for professional integration and qualifica-tion have compiled interesting and useful information on a full-accessibility stay in Heidelberg on the “Heidelberg hürdenlos” (all-access Heidelberg) web platform. www.heidelberg.huerdenlos.de

Tours for blind guests: These town tours are aimed at the special perceptions of blind and visually-impaired guests.

44. Discover the Philosopher’s Walk by “feeling, smelling and tasting”By “grasping” the climate, scents and vege-tation, in this tour you will learn much about this little gem which was long ago prized by the Romans for its ideal location. It is no sur-prise that both students and professors came to this path in droves.

2.5 hoursGerman, English, French, ItalianMax. 15 people, larger groups on request € 85 German, € 95 other language




45. River cruises with the Weisse Flotte HeidelbergDaily trips between Easter and October from Heidelberg to Neckargemünd (approx. 1 hour one way) or further on to Neckarsteinach (ap-prox. 1.5 hours one way) and back. All trips with commentary in German, English and French. On-board catering.

Boat landing: Kongresshaus Stadthalle Heidelberg, Neckarstaden 25Peak season: May 14 – September 18, 2016Tuesday - Sunday from 10 am to 12 am and 2 pm to 4 pm, Monday from 10 am to 12 am and 2 pmPre- and off season:March 25 - May 13 and September 19 - October 30, 2016 the boats operate with restricted trip hours.

Group discount: From 15 people -5 %, from 35 people: -10%, from 100 people -15%, from 250 people -20 %Roundtrip: Heidelberg – Neckarsteinach – Heidelberg: € 15 per personSingle journey to Heidelberg – Neckarsteinach or vice versa: € 9 per person

The boats can be rented for special trips and trips with private parties. Price on request. Ca-pacity of the boats: 200 – 500 people.

IX. BOAT TOURS: TICKETS AND GUIDED TOURS

For group trips of 15 or more, Heidel-berg’s Weisse Flotte offers lunch on its boats, also bookable as cold buffet. Pre-ordering is necessary.

Prices for boat trips as of September 2015. Subject to change in 2016.

47. Heidelberg roundtripwith the Weisse Flotte Heidelberg Enjoy the exceptional view of Heidelberg and its sights, such as the old bridge or the Hei-delberg castle, from the water in a 40-minute roundtrip. The trips can be booked daily, every hour on the hour, between 10 am and 5 pm. Minimum number of participants 10 adults.

Boat landing: Kongresshaus Stadthalle Heidelberg, Neckarstaden 25, there is also the option of embarking and disem-barking at the Marriott Hotel boat landing.March 25 - October 30, 2016:daily, every hour on the hour from10 am – 5 pm, from 10 adults.

€ 8 per person

46. Solar-powered boat “Neckarsonne”Experience one of the world’s largest solar catamarans on the Neckar. Driven by solar power, it glides over the river in 50-minute round trips. Information on the route provid-ed in German and English. On-board catering.

Boat landing: Karl-Theodor bridge (Old Bridge), Old Town sideApril 1 – October 31, 2016 (trip times in March on request):Tuesday – Sunday 10 am, 11:30 am, 1 pm, 3 pm, 4:30 pm, 6 pm

Special trips and trips for private parties are possible on request. Capacity: approx. 250 people (inside 150, outside: 100)€ 8 per personChildren (3-13 years) € 3.50 per personPupils and students € 6.50 per personfrom 15 people: 10% reduction on the trip price



49 . The Neckar valley − to Bad Wimp-fen by boat and busStarting from Heidelberg, the trip goes by boat through the picturesque and romantic Neckar valley to the four-castle town of Neckarstein-ach (trip duration approx. 1.5 hours). Then you will continue in your bus past Hirschhorn, Zwin-genberg, Hornberg, the castle of Götz von Ber-lichingen and countless other castles on the way to Bad Wimpfen. In addition to the castle of the Kaiser Barbarossa, the Staufer town on the Neckar offers a picturesque old town with wonderful timbered houses. The return jour-ney is made through the Kraichgau via Neck-argemünd.

7 hoursPeak season: May 14 – September 18, 2016, Tuesday - Sunday from 10 am to 12 am and 2 pm to 4 pm, Monday from 10 am to 12 am and 2 pmPre- and off season: March 25 - May 13 and September 19 - October 30, 2016 the boats operate with restricted trip hours.German, English, French, other languag-es on request€ 195 German, € 205 other language plus boat tour: € 9 per person(group discount with 15 people or more)

The Weisse Flotte Heidelberg offers the historic Neckar ferry Liselotte. The ferry is a great alternative to public transport and operates between the Old Bridge, Kon-gresshaus Stadthalle Heidelberg, Neuen-heim Wasserschachtel, Neuenheim cam-pus and the Marriott Hotel Bergheim.

48. Old Town tour and monastery tour with boat tripDiscover the beauty of Heidelberg, the roman-tic town on the Neckar and the oldest univer-sity town in Germany. Experience the special atmosphere of the town with an old town tour and boat trip with the Weisse Flotte, along the river bank to the Stift Neuburg Monastery. Afterwards, a guided tour of the monastery awaits you with its wonderful and idyllic sur-roundings in the middle of meadow orchards, stables with a number of animals, and an ex-ceptional view of the Neckar and the slopes of the Odenwald mountain range. Special trips and trips for private parties are possible on request.

3 hours (Old Town tour 1.5 hours, boat trip 30 minutes one-way, monastery tour 1 hour)German, EnglishApril – October and on requestOld town tour: € 95 German, € 105 En-glish (up to 28 people), € 190 German,€ 210 English (up to 56 people), larger groups on request. Boat tour: Single € 5, return € 7 per person

The monastery tour is offered free of charge by the abbey. You will be asked for a donation on site (approx. € 3 - 5 per person).

Dive into a maritime atmosphere far from the Mediterranean coast. With its nostal-gic charm, the HEIDELBERG SUITES PA-TRIA, a fully-modernized ship from the 1930’s, carries guests off into the idyllic Neckar valley. The elegant, casual yacht-style interior of the 1950’s bears the sig-nature of the Florentine architect Michele Bönan.

Prices for boat trips as of September 2015. Subject to change in 2016.



X. EXCURSIONS TO THE REGION

50. Schwetzingen - a castle garden based on the model of VersaillesFrom Heidelberg, the trip continues 12 km to Schwetzingen. Schwetzingen castle was created on the model of Versailles, with its baroque castle garden as the summer residence of the prince electors, and even captured the heart of the French philosopher Voltaire – a real enchanted garden!

5 hoursGerman, English, French, other languages on request€ 155 German, € 165 other language

53. Speyer – on the trail of famous emperorsThe cathedral and imperial town on the Rhine has long been one of the excursion destinations and has a special draw for those with an inter-est in historic art and culture. You will learn a lot about the cathedral erected by the Salian emperors 950 years ago and its significant his-tory. In a tour around the town, you will learn more about the history of Speyer. If desired, the famous Mikveh, the Jewish ritual bath, can also be visited in the former Jewish quarters (for an admission fee).

5 hoursGerman, English, French, other languages on request€ 155 German, € 165 other language

51. The Mountain Route:Ladenburg – Weinheim – HeppenheimEmbedded in the picturesque landscape between the gentle hills of the Odenwald mountain range and the vast plain of the Rhine, the Moun-tain Route includes numerous castles, the picturesque small Medieval towns of Weinheim, Heppenheim und Ladenburg, the Roman town and work-place for many years to Carl Benz.

8 hoursGerman, English, other languages on request€ 235 German, € 245 other language

54. Exploring the OdenwaldEnjoy the trip through the romantic Neckar valley via Neckarsteinach, the Four-Castle-Corner, through to Hirschhorn. Then the trip contin-ues on to Erbach, where, if you wish, you can visit the unique Ivory Museum (for an admission fee). In Michelstadt you will see the famous oldest town hall in Germany. The return journey takes you through the Odenwald via Siegfriedstraße and along the Mountain Route.


52. Along the German Wine RouteThe full-day tour will lead you, after a side trip to the famous Speyer-er Cathedral, through the wonderful wine landscape along the wine route. Get to the know the idyllic Neustadt with a guided tour. In Bad Dürkheim you can visit the giant cask.


You won’t be taking your own bus? Then just ask us - we would be happy to organize a transfer for you!


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JumpinnThe Jumpinn leisure park in Heidelberg offers games, sports and fun, both indoors and outdoors. The spectac-ular adventure game world in the indoor area at Jump-inn Heidelberg sends children’s hearts racing and allows even the adults to be kids again. Some of the attractions in the outdoor area which are new as of summer 2014 are soccer, mini-golf, bowls, a paddling pool, car-racing, a wobble hill bouncy castle and a chic Biergarten.

JUMPINN Harbigweg 1-3, 69124 Heidelbergwww.jumpinn-heidelberg.de

EXCURSION TIPS

Heidelberg Zoo“Experience life live” is the motto of Heidelberg Zoo: Look a lion in the eye, discover the panda high up in the branches, spy on the mating ritual of the mighty hyacinth macaw, or watch the spirited bull elephant taking a bath - the animals will delight you. More than 500,000 visitors delight in the Heidelberg Zoo every year.

Heidelberg ZooTiergartenstraße 3, 69120 Heidelbergwww.zoo-heidelberg.de

Carl Bosch Museum (student’s/children’ program)The historical technology museum at Schloss Wolfsbrunnenweg offers its guests exciting insights into the life and discoveries of Heidelberg Nobel Prizewinner Carl Bosch (1874-1940). The most interesting and exciting highlights from the life of Carl Bosch are demon-strated over an area of 300 m² and two outside surfaces. “Unter Strom” a workshop of electricity and magnetism, “Lufti-Kuss” a workshop on air-pressure and combustion or “gesalzene Versuche” a workshop on heat of crystallization, freezing mixtures and gas – the museum’s education program in the adjoining Museum am Gingko offers a range of experiment workshops for pre-school groups, school classes and Kindergarten groups.

Carl Bosch MuseumSchloss-Wolfsbrunnenweg 46, 69118 Heidelbergwww. carl-bosch-museum.de

ExploHeidelbergExploHeidelberg is an interactive center for natural science where pupils and teach-ers can experience the basic phenomena of the natural sciences through play in ex-periments and exhibits. School, research and economy work together closely in this establishment, to make science comprehendible, exciting and challenging so as to reinforce curiosity and the spirit of development.

ExploHeidelbergIm Neuenheimer Feld 582, 69120 Heidelberg www.explo-heidelberg.de

Natürlich Heidelberg Packages with a focus on the environment, the woods and nature can be booked at “Natürlich Heidelberg”, the environmental education and event program of the town of Heidelberg. (Topics can be adapted to teaching plans.)

Natürlich HeidelbergPhone +49 6221 58 28 333(March - Sept: Wed + Fri, Oct - Feb: only Wed),www.natuerlich.heidelberg.de

You can find more tips on our website:www.heidelberg-marketing.com/experience

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Bus parking Neckarmünzplatz (terminal for getting on and off)An ideal starting point for making your way through the Old Town by foot and going up to the castle via funicular railway, Neckarmünzplatz is available to you and your guests it doubles as a point for dropping off and picking up. You will receive information there about the avail-able parking area and the possibility of vehicle access to the Castle.

Karlstor train stationAt Karlstor train station (5 minutes to the old town by foot) with 12 tour bus spaces.

Bauhaus/Bahnhofstraße/KurfürstenanlageParking is availablea) on Bahnhofstraße heading west (approx. 7 spaces)b) in the open area between Bauhaus, Kurfürstenanlage and the Crown Plaza Hotel (approx. 6 spaces)c) at Kurfürstenanlage heading west (approx. 8 spaces)

Bauhaus/Bahnhofstraße bus pointBuses that drive into Heidelberg from the south or the west can get information here about the availability of parking spaces and the pos-sibility of access to the castle.

Schlossberg (Castle hill) Reserving your parking space at the Castle is a must!Direct vehicle access to the Heidelberg Castle is only allowed for park-ing in the time between 8 am and 7 pm. If you have written confir-mation of a reservation in a hotel or restaurant in the Castle hill area, access is permitted even when the parking area is full.

BUS SERVICE

GaragesMercedes-BenzNutzfahrzeuge MannheimElsa-Brändström-Str. 668229 MannheimPhone: +49 621 453 753

EVO-Bus HirschbergBadener Str. 669493 HirschbergGarageMonday - Friday: 7:30 am - 10 pmSaturday: 7:30 am - 2 pmPhone: +49 6201 84439-0

Note for extended buses:Buses with lengths exceed-ing “standard dimensions” (up to 15 m) are increasingly being used for trips to Heidelberg. For buses which are pre-regis-tered here, we have limited the permitted bus length to 12 m. Because the parking spots at the castle bus parking bay and at Karlstor are fixed at a length of 12 m, and because there is limited opportunity for turn-ing at the castle in particular, the following rule applies: If an oversized bus arrives at Karl-stor, 1.5 parking spaces will be kept free if possible so that 2 oversized buses can be parked over 3 spaces. If booking a ex-tended-length bus at the cas-tle, the diagonal parking space furthest east must be left emp-ty to allow for coach turning. Excess-length buses may also only be parked parallel with the slope. The same applies in this case as with Karlstor. In order to accommodate the increased need for space that these bus-es have, we will charge an ex-tra fee for excess-length buses in accordance with the (overall price) list on the otherwise un-changed parking charge.

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Getting there

The central location of Heidelberg makes travelling easy with all modes of transport.

RAILHeidelberg is well connected to the European long distance network, as well as Deutsch Bahn’s (German Rail’s) ICE and IC/EC (high speed) network (www.bahn.de). Within the region and across its borders, too, the Rhine-Neckar Transport Association ensures the best connections with the S-Bahn (town/city center and suburban rail) (www.vrn.de).

CAR/BUSThe A5/A6 highways (Autobahn) access large sections of the entire Rhine-Neckar region with inter-connected exits and connecting fed-eral roads. The A5/A656 Autobahns have direct exits to Heidelberg.

AIRPORTS Frankfurt Airport (approx. 80 km), www.frankfurt-airport.de Baden-Airpark or Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport (approx. 90 km),

www.baden-airpark.de Stuttgart Airport (approx. 120 km), www.flughafen-stuttgart.de Frankfurt Hahn Airport (approx. 150 km), www.hahn-airport.de City Airport Mannheim: (approx. 18 km), www.flugplatz-mannheim.de

TLS SHUTTLE SERVICE FRANKFURTBook the TLS Shuttle Service with us for ease and convenience, it col-lects you directly from your terminal at Frankfurt Airport and takes you right to your hotel in Heidelberg! Price: € 35.00 p.p. (single jour-ney), group reduction for three people or more

Parking garages

You can find an overview of all parking garages in Heidelberg at: www.parken.heidelberg.de

Modes of transport in Heidelberg

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATIONYou can get information on the Heidelberg public transportation lines and fares around the clock from the service hotline +49 1805 87 64 636 (14 cents/min. from a German landline), online at www.vrn.de or at Rhein-Neckar-Verkehr GmbH’s (RNV) Customer Service Center at the Hauptbahnhof (main station), Kurfürsten-Anlage 62.

TAXITaxizentrale, Phone: +49 6221 30 20 30Taxi Direkt, Phone: +49 6221 73 90 90

BIKEBecause Heidelberg is a very bike-friendly town, bike rental is a good move. Information: Radpoint: www.radpoint-hd.de (Old Town)Radhof: www.fahrrad-heidelberg.de (Bergheim)

VRNnextbike

VRNnextbike currently has 30 stations in the cities of Heidelberg, Mannheim and Ludwigshafen, and is expanding into the Rhine-Neck-ar metropolitan region. Bike rental is possible around the clock, even between cities. The stations are located at busy traffic junctions, near bus stops and railway stations, so that the link to busses or trains is possible without any problems.For further information:www.vrnnextbike.dePhone: +49 30 69205046

Low emission zone for cars and buses

As of 2010, there has been a “green zone” in effect in Heidelberg where only vehicles which meet certain exhaust conditions may drive. Vehi-cles which are used in the low emission zone must have stickers which designate their emission group. Vehicles which have a green emission sticker on display may travel in the low emission zones for free. You can get more information on the low emission zone at www.heidel-berg.de/umweltzone.

Restaurants that accommodate groups

From traditional inns to historic student bars right to gourmet restau-rants, In Heidelberg you are sure to find something to suit your group and for every taste. On our website www.heidelberg-marketing.com, you can find a selection of restaurants which are specifically suited to groups. We recommend contacting the respective partner restau-rants directly so individual guest requests can be accommodated eas-ily and directly!As always, our service team will be happy to provide you with expert advice when you are making your choice!

Nice toilets

You can use a total of 25 “nice toilets” in the old town area without being forced to purchase or consume something. Some restaurants and stores bear the “Netten Toiletten” (nice toilets) symbol on the en-trance door.

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CASTLE TICKET INCL. FUNICULAR RAILWAYCastle ticket

€ 7* incl. funicular

railway

Funicular railway departure times:Winter timetablevalid until October 5 - March 24, 2016Kornmarkt - Castle9 am (every 10 minutes), last trip at 5:10 pmCastle – Kornmarkt9:23 am (every 10 minutes), last trip at 5:43 pm

Annual funicular railway maintenance:February 29 till March 13, 2016

Summer timetablevalid March 25 - October 9, 2016 (daily)Kornmarkt - Castle9 am (every 10 minutes), last trip at 8:20 pmCastle – Kornmarkt9:03 am (every 10 minutes), last trip at 8:23 pm

You can get the castle ticket incl. funicular railway at the following places in Heidelberg:

Tourist Information Center at the Hauptbahnhof (Main Station)

Tourist Information Center at the Neckarmünzplatz

Tourist Information Center in the Rathaus (Town Hall) at the Marktplatz in the Altstadt (Old Town)

Checkout counter at the Kornmarkt and Castle funicular railway station

Heidelberg Castle checkout counter

Group order:For groups of 15 people or more, you can or-der castle tickets via our Reservation Depart-ment (dispatch by post). Please let us know the final number of participants two weeks before travel (refund for excess ordered tickets is un-fortunately not possible).Phone: +49 6221 58 40 228E-mail: [email protected]

Heidelberg Castle opening hours:Castle Courtyard, Giant BarrelAll year round: 8 am – 5:30 pmGerman Pharmacy MuseumApril – October: 10 am – 6 pmNovember – March: 10 am – 5:30 pm

Your benefit:The Castle ticket includes admission to the Cas-tle courtyard, the barrel cellar as well as the German Pharmacy Museum and the fare for the funicular railway trip to the Castle with a continuation of the trip to the Molkenkur sta-tion (Return trip including 1 stop)!

*Price per person: € 7 adult€ 4 concession (children older than 6 years, school children/students up to 28 years, peo-ple with disabilites with appropriate identifi-cation)

Two Heidelberg attractions draw closer together, because with the Castle ticket you have the option of reaching the romantic Heidelberg Castle comfortably, cheaply, and in an environ-mentally-friendly way by taking the funicular railway. The lower railway to Molkenkur station is the most modern funicular railway and the upper one up to the Königstuhl is the oldest fu-nicular railway in Germany. Jump in, the experience it well worth it!

The lower funicular railway from the Korn-markt station via the Castle to the Molken-kur station is equipped to facilitate dis-abled access. Strollers must be carried on the steps. The conductors are happy to as-sist you. We recommend that families with small children use a buggy.

It is of course even easier with the Hei-delbergCARD – the Castle ticket as well as funicular railway is already included. Additionally, you can ride free on public transport as well as having many more dis-counts for tours, museums, leisure activi-ties, restaurants and shops.

HeidelbergCARD 1 day: € 15 Valid from 12 am to 12 am on the day of validity.

HeidelbergCARD 2 days: € 17 Valid from 12 am at the start of the first day

to 12 am at the end of the following day.

HeidelbergCARD 4 days: € 19 Valid from 12 am at the start of the first

day to 12 am at the end of the fourth day.

HeidelbergCARD family 2 days: € 36 Valid from 12 am at the start of the first

day until 12 am at the end of the following days for a family with 2 adults and up to 3 children up to the ages of 16 or a family with one adult and up to 4 children up to the ages of 16.

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EVENTS FOR 2016

Heidelberger HerbstSeptember 24, 2016One of the biggest old town festivals in the region, features an artisan market, a giant flea market, and numerous regional specialties, with many bands providing entertainment in various different squares in the Old Town.www.heidelberg-event.com

Enjoy Jazz FestivalOctober till the middle of November 2016The festival will be offering diverse events for about seven weeks, with an emphasis not only on jazz, but also on other genres such as classi-cal, rock and hip-hop - in exclusive venues in Heidelberg, Mannheim and Ludwigshafen.www.enjoyjazz.de

2nd Heidelberg Dance BiennialJanuary 22 - 31, 2016For ten days, the cooperation of the Free UnterwegsTheater and the Theater and Orchestra of Heidelberg will be presenting the diversi-ty of contemporary dance. The audience can expect a full range of contemporary dance from internationally renowned choreographers to young, still unknown artists from the region.www.tanzbiennale-heidelberg.de

Heidelberger FrühlingApril 2 - 30, 2016The largest music festival in Baden-Württemberg plays in the premier league of the international festivals of classical music. www.heidelberger-fruehling.de

Heidelberg StückemarktApril 29 - May 8, 2016The Theatre and Orchestra of Heidelberg is presenting an extensive guest performance program featuring premieres and provides space for interaction.www.heidelberger-stueckemarkt.de

Heidelberger Schlossfestspiele June 15 - July 31, 2016The one-of-a-kind Renaissance buildings, the sleepy nooks and cran-nies, as well as the sprawling gardens and parks of the offer fasci-nating opportunities for the artistic work of the Heidelberg Theater. Squares and surfaces become stages, walls and corners backdrops. www.schlossfestspiele-heidelberg.de

Heidelberg Castle IlluminationsJune 4, July 9 and September 3, 2016To commemorate the destruction of the castle by the French, Ben-gali lights blaze three times every summer on the walls of the ruins in a picturesque and eerie manner. A festive fireworks display will then bathe the Old Town in an impressive brilliance.www.heidelberg-event.com

Heidelberger LiteraturtageEnd of June 2016The program of readings by international writers, talks with authors and music in the special ambience of an Art Nouveau tent enjoys national attention. www.heidellittage.de

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Heidelberg Christmas MarketNovember 21 - December 22, 2016Embedded in the old town, overlooked by the world famous Castle, the Christmas Market based on five historic squares offers a little break from everyday life.www.heidelberg-event.com

The Christmas hustle and bustle in the Old Town will be enhanced by the Schlossweihnacht (Castle Christmas) in the Castle gardens (De-cember 4 – 16, www.schloss-heidelberg.de) and the Adventsmarkt (Advent market) in the Klosterhof Neuburg (takes place on weekends during Advent, www.klosterhof-neuburg.de).

You can find many more events on our website: www.heidelberg-marketing.com/eventsAll dates subject to potential changes.

Heidelberger Eisbahn and WinterwäldchenThe Winterwäldchen (winter forest), with its wonderful ambience, in-vites you to pay a visit to the Kornmarkt (Grain Square); while the Karl-splatz (Carl’s Square) has one of the most beautiful ice skating rinks in Germany and offers Christmassy skating fun.www.heidelberg-event.com

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Please fill out this form and send it to:

Heidelberg Marketing GmbHNeuenheimer Landstraße 5D-69120 HeidelbergPhone: +49 6221 58 40 -223/-225(on weekends in the event of an emergency: +49 6221 58 44444)Fax: +49 6221 58 40 222E-mail: [email protected]

One tour guide can be booked for a group of up to a maximumof 28 people (with the exceptions of tours in group’s own bus).

I would like to make a binding reservation for the following:

Date and day of the week:

Number of people: Number of tour guides:

Language:

Duration: from am/pm

I. Old town and Castle tours

II. Costume tours

III. Themed tours

IV. Active tours

V. Events for Special Occasions

VI. Culinary tours and offers*

VII. Tours for students and young people

VIII. Handicapped-accessible tours

IX. Boat tours

X. Excursions to the region

*Payment on-site not possible

Meeting point

Universitätsplatz/Löwenbrunnen (recommended for arrival by foot, with public transportation or car)

Neckarmünzplatz (recommended for arrival by bus) Bus parking bay at Castle

(recommended for Castle tour and arrival with own bus) Visitor center at Castle (recommended for Castle tour and

arrival by public transport or by foot) Special requests:

BOOKING FORM

Payment

The tour and any possible entry fees will be paid for in cash on site. The tour shall be paid for by invoice; any admission fees incurred

as part of the tour shall be paid for in cash on site. The tour shall be paid for by invoice, as will admission fees incurred

as part of the tour.

Point of contact

Surname, first name, title:

Company:

Street/zip code/city:

Phone:

Email (to receive the confirmation):

Point of contact on site:

Mobile number:

Voluntary detailsSo that the tour guide may make the best possible preparations for your group:

Type of group

Average age (constitution, physical impairments)

Other tour agenda items in Heidelberg

Is this the first time the guests have stayed in Heidelberg?

Special requests / interests / requirements

Please send me the Heidelberg Marketing GmbH newsletter by e-mail:

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GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONSTerms and Conditions of Travel of Heidelberg Marketing GmbH for Group Package Trips

Dear Guests,To the extent that they are effectively agreed upon, the following terms and conditions shall become an integral part of the contents of the travel contract between you and the Heidelberg Marketing GmbH company – herein-after referred to as “HDM” – as a result of booking travel arrangements. They supplement the statutory provisions of §§ 651a - m BGB (German Civil Code) and the infor-mation requirements for tour operators in accordance with §§ 4-11 BGB-InfoV (Regulation on Information and Reporting Obligations under Civil Law) and fulfill these provisions. They apply exclusively to package travel for groups with at least 15 participants and only for the pe-riod of January 1, 2016 to December 31, 2016. Please read these travel terms and conditions carefully before you make a booking.

1. Conclusion of Travel Agreement, Status of Group Con-tracting Agency and Group Representative 1.1 The Group Contracting Agency is the institution, the association with or without legal capacity, the company or other legal entity under private or public law that com-missions HDM to provide the group trip. 1.2 The Group Representative is the person acting on be-half of the Group Contracting Agency during the trip, in particular the responsible leader appointed by the Group Contracting Agency. 1.3 In the case of trips involving private groups in the sense of these Terms and Conditions of Travel, the par-ticipants have the status of a traveler within the meaning of the statutory provisions and with the legal status of a beneficiary pursuant to the provisions of a contract for the benefit of third parties. 1.4 A group trip can only be booked in writing.1.5 For “group travel” (with overnight accommodations), at the request of the Group Contracting Agency and after agreeing the details, HDM sends a binding offer to con-clude a Travel Agreement to the Group Contracting Agen-cy as an independent contractual partner and payer. The Agreement shall only enter into force when HDM receives the written order acceptance issued by the Group Con-tracting Agency within the acceptance period stipulated by HDM. A declaration of acceptance with changes, re-strictions or extensions to the offer of HDM does not lead to the conclusion of a contract. Should any changes be requested, the customer is advised to ask for a new offer. 1.6 The following applies when booking “Special Activi-ties” (guided tours, excursions, boat trips):a) the Group Contracting Agency issues a binding offer to conclude a Travel Agreement with HDM as an inde-pendent contractual partner and payer. The Group Con-tracting Agency shall be bound to its offer of an Agree-ment for 10 days. b) the Agreement shall only enter into force when the Group Contracting Agency receives the written booking confirmation/invoice from HDM. c) Should the content of the booking confirmation dif-fer from the content of the Group Contracting Agen-cy’s booking, or if HDM first issues a binding offer to the Group Contracting Agency without a booking having been made, the Travel Agreement shall enter into force based on the modified booking confirmation or on the offer of HDM, provided the Group Contracting Agency notifies its acceptance in writing within the period stip-

ulated by HDM for this purpose, or within 10 days if no period is stipulated. 1.7 Insofar as these Terms and Conditions for “group trav-el” (with overnight accommodations) on the one hand, as well as for “Special Activities” (guided tours, trips, cruises) on the other hand, contain differing regulations, in the case of a combination of both product groups only those provisions for “group travel” (with overnight accommo-dations) shall apply.1.8 HDM points out that, according to the legal provi-sions of §§ 312 ff. of the German Civil Code, in both group tours as well as special events there is no right of with-drawal, neither for the Group Contracting Agency nor for the participants; but that only the statutory withdrawal and termination rights apply. A right of withdrawal does, however, exist when the contract for travel services was made in accordance with § 651 a of the German Civil Code outside of business premises (e.g. at home), unless the oral proceedings on which the contract is based were made in previous requests of the consumer.

2. Contractual Bases, Services, Travel Agents, Third-Par-ty Brochures2.1 The contractual service obligation of HDM is deter-mined by the trip description together with the booking confirmation and any supplementary information on the respective trip provided by HDM to the Group Contract-ing Agency. Insofar as HDM has submitted an offer in the sense of paragraph 1.5 or paragraph 1.6 Sentence 4 to the Group Contracting Agency, the foundation of the con-tractual service obligation shall be exclusively the content of this offer and any other information and statements referred to therein pertaining to the services of HDM. 2.2 Service providers (e.g., hotels, transport companies) and agencies are not authorized to enter into agreements, provide information or make assurances that differ from the agreed content of the Travel Agreement, are in excess of the contractually agreed services of HDM or contradict the travel description. 2.3 Brochures for locations and hotels that are not issued by HDM shall not be binding for HDM and its service ob-ligation, unless they have been rendered part of the ob-ject of the trip description or the content of the service obligation of HDM by explicit agreement with the Group Contracting Agency.

3. Payment3.1 All obligations on the part of the Group Contract-ing Agency to make advance payments, outstanding pay-ments or miscellaneous payments requires HDM to hand over a secured payment certificate pursuant to Article 651k of the German Civil Code.3.2 HDM may either issue the Group Contracting Agency an overall secured payment certificate for all participants, or one secured payment certificate for each participant, with the proviso that the Group Contracting Agency is obliged either to hand over the certificates to the indi-vidual participants or to hold them in trust for the par-ticipants as HDM sees fit. The Group Contracting Agen-cy has to ensure that either the overall secured payment certificate or the individual secured payment certificate is available before making a collection to the participants according to paragraph 3.3. 3.3 The Group Contracting Agency is responsible for the collection of the tour price for its participants. The Group Contracting Agency has to ensure that, as far as noth-ing else has been expressly agreed in writing, the partic-

ipants shall only pay the Group Contracting Agency and not directly to HDM. The Group Contracting Agency in turn has to pay the total payment in a lump sum with no partial payments to HDM. The total amount of the pay-ment is due to be paid by the Group Contracting Agency to HDM within 20 days prior to departure irrespective of the willingness to pay for the rest of the tour price by the participant 30 days prior to departure.3.4 The Group Contracting Agency is liable to HDM for culpable violations of its obligations for collection in ac-cordance with the above provisions, insofar as HDM has to accept a default with respect to the participants that is caused by these breaches of obligation. The Group Contracting Agency shall be liable for the total payment, regardless of a corresponding breach of obligation, inso-far as a corresponding obligation by express and separate declaration has been assumed. 3.5 In accordance with the above provisions, and partic-ularly those relating to the secured payment certificate, the Group Contracting Agency must make an advance payment that is due immediately for “Group Travel” (with overnight accommodations). The amount of the advance payment is equal to 10% of the price of the trip.3.6 Insofar as HDM has complied with its obligation to hand over the secured payment certificate in line with the above provisions, the payment or the outstanding payment shall become due 30 days prior to the start of the trip, when it has been established that the trip can no longer be canceled due to failure to reach an agreed minimum number of participants in accordance with para-graph 7 of these Terms and Conditions. For bookings made less than 30 days before the start of the trip, the entire trip price is immediately payable. 3.7 Insofar as HDM is prepared and in a position to pro-vide the travel services constituting the subject of the contract, and the Group Contracting Agency does not hold any statutory or contractual right of retention, no claim to usage of the travel services or handover of the travel documents shall exist without full payment of the trip price. 3.8 If the advance payment and/or the outstanding pay-ment are not paid on or before the agreed payment dates, HDM shall be entitled to withdraw from the Travel Agree-ment, after having issued a warning and setting a dead-line for payment, and to charge the Group Contracting Agency for the costs of withdrawal pursuant to paragraph 5 of these Terms and Conditions.

4. Payment Obligation of the Group Contracting Agency in the case of an Agreed Minimum Number of Partici-pants and Scaled Prices4.1 If a specific minimum number of participants has been agreed with the Group Contracting Agency as a basis for pricing, the Group Contracting Agency shall be liable for payment of the relevant trip price as an independent payment obligation, irrespective of the actual number of participants and without prejudice to the right of HDM to withdraw from the Agreement, where applicable in accordance with the provisions set out in paragraph 7 of these Terms and Conditions.4.2 If scaled prices have been agreed with the Group Contracting Agency in the sense that the price per par-ticipant increases if specific numbers of participants are not met, the Group Contracting Agency shall be liable for the relevant payments as independent contractual obli-gations, irrespective of the payment obligations of the participants themselves.

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5. Withdrawal by the Customer Prior to Start of the Trip / Cancellation Costs 5.1 The Group Contracting Agency and the trip partici-pants may withdraw from the trip at any point prior to its start. HDM has to be notified of such withdrawal at the address stated in these Terms and Conditions. The Group Contracting Agency/trip participant is recommended to declare the withdrawal in writing. If the Group Contract-ing Agency is a trader or a legal entity under private or public law, it may only issue declarations of withdraw-al in writing.5.2 In the event that the Group Contracting Agency or the participants withdraw prior to the start of the trip or that participants do not turn up for the trip, HDM shall lose its claim to the price of the trip. However, this shall not affect the payment obligations incumbent on the Group Contracting Agency pursuant to paragraph 4 of these Terms and Conditions. HDM may, insofar as it is not re-sponsible for the withdrawal or a situation of force ma-jeure exists, demand appropriate compensation for the trip preparations made up to the withdrawal and for its outlay, depending on the relevant trip price. The Group Contracting Agency and participants shall be jointly and severally liable for these withdrawal costs.5.3 HDM has scaled this compensation claim by time, i.e., taking into consideration how close the date of with-drawal is to the contractually agreed start of the trip, as a flat-rate sum based on a percentage relationship to the trip price and, in calculating the compensation, has taken into account the usual expenses saved and other possible conventional uses of the travel services. The compensa-tion shall be calculated as follows, in accordance with the date on which notification of withdrawal is received from the customer:a) For “Group Travel” (with overnight accommodations):• up to 31 days before the start of the trip: 10%,• from the 30th day to the 21st day before the start of the trip: 25%,• from the 20th day to the 15th day before the start of the trip: 50%,• from the 14th day to the 7th day before the start of the trip: 80%,• as of the 6th day and in the event that the customer does not show up for the trip: 90%b) for “Special Activities” (guided tours, excursions, boat trips):• from the 9th day to the 5th day before the start of the trip: 50%, • as of the 4th day and in the event that the customer does not show up for the trip: 90%.5.4 In all cases, the Group Contracting Agency and the participants shall be at liberty to prove to HDM that the latter did not incur any loss, or incurred a significantly low-er loss than the flat-rate sum it is demanding.5.5 HDM reserves the right to claim specific sums higher than the flat-rates set out above. In this case, HDM must name and prove a concrete figure for the compensation being claimed, accounting for any saved expenses and any other use of the travel services.5.6 The Group Contracting Agency is advised to strong-ly recommend to the participants that they take out trip cancellation insurance and insurance to cover repatria-tion costs in the event of accident or illness; participants are strongly recommended to take out these insurance policies themselves, independently of corresponding measures and offers from the Group Contracting Agency.5.7 The above provisions shall not affect the customer’s right to provide a replacement participant pursuant to the provisions of Article 651b of the German Civil Code. In corresponding application of the statutory provision set out in Article 651b of the German Civil Code, the Group Contracting Agency and the Group Representative shall also hold the right to provide replacement participants.

6. Unused ServicesIn the event that the Group Contracting Agency and/or the participants do not make use of individual travel ser-vices that have been offered to them in a proper manner for reasons attributable to them (e.g., due to early return or for other compelling reasons), they shall have no claim to a pro-rata refund of the trip price. HDM shall strive to obtain refunds for the expenses it has saved from the service providers. This obligation shall lapse in the case of extremely minor services or if a refund would contra-vene statutory or official provisions.

7. Withdrawal by Heidelberg Marketing GmbH due to Failure to Reach a Minimum Number of Participants7.1 In the event of failure to reach a minimum number of participants, HDM may withdraw from the Agreement with the Group Contracting Agency and the participants pursuant to the following regulations:a) The minimum number of participants and the latest date for withdrawal by HDM must be stated in the spe-cific trip description or, in the case of standardized reg-ulations for all trips or certain types of trips, in a general service description. b) HDM must state the minimum number of participants and the latest date for withdrawal in the booking confir-mation, or make reference to the relevant statements in the brochure in said confirmation.c) HDM undertakes to notify the participants of cancel-lation of the trip without delay if it is established that the trip will not take place due to failure to reach the mini-mum number of participants. d) HDM shall not be permitted to withdraw later than 4 weeks before the start of the trip. e) In the event of cancellation, the customer may request participation in a trip of at least equal value assuming that HDM is in a position to offer such a trip from its range at no additional charge to the customer. The customer must assert this right against HDM immediately after the latter declares its intention to cancel the trip.7.2 In the event that the trip does not take place for this reason, the customer shall immediately be refunded any payments that he/she has made towards the price of the trip.

8. Termination on Grounds of Conduct8.1 HDM may terminate the Travel Agreement without notice in the event that the Group Contracting Agen-cy and/or the Group Representative and/or the partici-pant cause ongoing disruption, in spite of a warning from HDM, or in the event that they behave contrary to con-tract to such an extent that the immediate termination of the Agreement is justified. In the event of behavior contrary to contract on the part of the Group Contract-ing Agency and/or the Group Representative, this shall only entitle HDM to terminate the agreements with the individual participants if and insofar as it becomes objec-tively impossible or unreasonable for HDM to carry out the trips for the individual participants due to said behav-ior on the part of the Group Contracting Agency and/or Group Representative. 8.2 In the event that HDM terminates the Agreement, it shall retain its claim to the trip price; however, it must allow offsetting of the value of the saved expenses and of the benefits that it obtains from another use of the unused service, including the payments refunded to it by the service providers.

9. Obligations of the Customer9.1 The obligation to report deficiencies arising from Arti-cle 651d, paragraph 2 of the German Civil Code is set out in specific terms for trips with HDM as follows: a) Irrespective of the corresponding independent obli-gations incumbent on the Group Contracting Agency/

Group Representative, the participant undertakes to no-tify HDM without delay of any deficiencies that arise and to request a remedy. b) The participant shall be provided with information re-garding HDM as an entity, the days and times when it is possible to make contact with it and its contact details at latest when sending the travel documents. c) In the event of the participant not giving notification of a deficiency, any claims on the part of the participant will be entertained only if the participant, through no fault of his own, was unable to fulfill his obligation to give notification. 9.2 Tour guides, agents and employees of service pro-viders are not entitled and not authorized by HDM to confirm deficiencies or to recognize claims against HDM. 9.3 If a deficiency in the trip has a significant negative impact on said trip, the Group Contracting Agency or the participant may terminate the Agreement. The same ap-plies if the Group Contracting Agency/participant cannot reasonably be expected to travel as a result of a deficiency acknowledged as significant by HDM. The following shall apply with regard to this right of cancellation: a) Cancellation shall only be permitted once HDM or, where present and contractually agreed as a point of con-tact, its agents (tour operator, agency), have allowed a reasonable deadline set by the participant to pass with-out remedying the deficiency. b) A deadline does not have to be set if a remedy is im-possible or if HDM/its agents refuse to seek a remedy or if immediate termination of the Agreement is justified by a particular interest of the participant.c) The Group Contracting Agency’s right to terminate the Agreement shall apply only to the participants for whom the aforementioned prerequisites for termination are in place, unless the deficiencies leading to termination are objectively so serious that the participants and/or the Group Contracting Agency itself cannot reasonably be expected to continue the trip.

10. Special Conditions for Trips Involving Private Groups10.1 HDM shall not be liable for services and parts of services, irrespective of type, that are offered, organized, carried out and/or made available to the participants by the Group Contracting Agency/Group Representative in addition to the services of HDM, with or without the knowledge of HDM. In particular, these shall include: a) Travel organized by the Customer to and from the points of departure and return contractually agreed with HDM. b) Events before and after the trip and at the destination that are not included in the scope of services of HDM. c) Tour guides arranged by HDM at the request of the Customer. 10.2 HDM shall not be liable for measures taken and omissions made by the Group Contracting Agency, the Group Representative or the tour guide, whose services are merely arranged by HDM, prior to, during and after the trip, and particularly not for the following if these have not been agreed with HDM: a) Changes b) Instructions issued to local guides c) Special agreements with the various service providers d) Information and assurances provided to the trip par-ticipants. 10.3 Insofar as the liability of HDM towards the trip par-ticipant is to be linked to the trip price, only the trip price for the trip participant agreed between the Group Con-tracting Agency and HDM will be definitive. No account is taken of any supplements whatsoever that are levied by the Group Contracting Agency from the trip participant. 10.4 The Group Contracting Agency, the Group Repre-sentative and the tour guide, whose services are merely arranged by HDM, are neither entitled nor authorized

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Legal notice Publisher: Heidelberg Marketing GmbH, www.heidelberg-marketing.de · Layout/Editing: agentur von b. GmbH · Photos: Christoph Düpper (title page, p. 7, 10, U4), Christian Buck (title page, p. 8, 9), Heidelberg Marketing (title page, p. 4/5, 10, 13, 15, 21), Tony Buchwald (title page, p. 6, 7), Tobias Schwerdt (p. 2/3, 4, 10, 11, 12, 17, 26/27, U4), agentur von b GmbH (p. 10, 11, 12, 15), Philipp Rothe (p. 10, 16), StadtSafari (p. 12), Richard Merges (p. 13), Klaus Rögner (p. 13), Dietrich Bechtel (p. 14), event & event...chen (p. 14), Andrew Cowin, Heidelberg Suites & Massi-mo Listri (p. 19), Freundeskreis Neckarfähre Heidelberg e.V. (p. 19), Stadt Schwetzingen (p. 20), Zoo Heidelberg, Peter Bastian (p. 21), fotolia/L. Shat (p. 23), Stadtwerke Heidelberg (p. 25), Alan Caplar (p. 25), Heidelberger Solarschifffahrtsgesellschaft mbH (p. 18/19)Version: November 2015

in the name of HDM to recognize complaints or claims brought by the trip participants before, during or after the trip. 10.5 Notifications of deficiencies by trip participants that are made only to the Group Contracting Agency and/or Group Representative shall not be sufficient. How-ever, the Group Contracting Agency/Group Represen-tative undertakes to immediately inform the tour opera-tor or agency employed by HDM for this purpose of any such notification of defects. If a tour operator or agency is not obliged to act as a point of contact for notifica-tion of deficiencies in accordance with the contractual agreements, notification must be made immediately to the head office of HDM. 10.6 Irrespective of the obligations of the trip participants to issue notification of deficiencies and of the obligation incumbent upon the Group Contracting Agency/Group Representative to report deficiencies that have been no-tified to them and pass these onto HDM immediately in accordance with paragraph 10.5, the Group Contracting Agency/Group Representative has an independent ob-ligation to report deficiencies without delay and to re-quest a remedy. 10.7 Claims of the Group Contracting Agency and the trip participants will only be entertained if they are unable to comply with the aforementioned provisions through no fault of their own.

11. Restriction of Liability11.1 The contractual liability of HDM for losses that do not arise from loss of life, physical injury or damage to health shall be restricted to three times the price of the trip, a) insofar as the loss was not caused by the Group Con-tracting Agency/participant intentionally or due to gross negligence, or b) insofar as HDM is liable for the loss incurred by the Group Contracting Agency/participant solely through the fault of a service provider. 11.2. The tortious liability of HDM for material damages which are not based on intent or gross negligence is lim-ited to three times the price of the trip. 11.3. HDM shall not be liable for disruptions to services, personal injury and material damage in connection with services that are only arranged as third-party services (e.g., excursions, sporting events, theater visits, exhibi-tions, transport services to and from the advertised start-ing point and destination) if these services are explicitly labeled as third-party services in the trip description and the booking confirmation, stating the arranged contractu-al partners, such that the customer shall recognize them as not forming part of the travel services offered by HDM. However, HDM shall be liable a) for services that consist of transporting the participant from the advertised start point of the trip to the adver-tised destination, interim transport during the trip and accommodation during the trip, b) if and insofar as the reason for any loss incurred by the Group Contracting Agency/participant resulted from the breach of obligations on the part of HDM relating to in-formation, explanation or organization. The above provi-sions shall not affect any liability on the part of HDM due to the breach of its duties as a travel agent.

12. Claims and Statute of Limitations12.1 The Group Contracting Agency and/or participant must assert claims due to non-contractual performance of the trip within one month of the date for completion of the trip specified in the Agreement. If the deadline falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or an officially recognized public holiday in the place of declaration, the deadline shall be automatically extended to the next working day. 12.2 Within the deadline, claims may only be asserted against HDM at the address given below. 12.3 After the deadline has passed, the Group Contract-ing Agency/participant may only assert claims if they have been prevented from meeting the deadline through no fault of their own. This deadline also applies to the reg-istration of luggage damage or luggage delivery delays in connection with flights, if warranty rights are assert-ed under Sections 651c, paragraph 3, 651d and 651e, paragraphs 3 and 4 of the German Civil Code. A claim for compensation for luggage damage must be lodged within 7 days and a claim for compensation for delayed luggage within 21 days of handover. 12.4 Claims asserted by the customer in accordance with Articles 651c to f of the German Civil Code for loss of life, physical injury or damage to health where these arise from an intentional or grossly negligent breach of duty on the part of HDM or one of its legal representatives or vicarious agents shall lapse according to the statute of limitations after two years. This shall also apply to claims for compensation for other loss or damage arising from an intentional or grossly negligent breach of duty on the part of the HDM or one of its legal representatives or vicarious agents. 12.5 All other claims asserted in accordance with Articles 651c to f of the German Civil Code lapse according to the statute of limitations after one year.12.6 The statute of limitations in the sense of paragraphs 12.3 and 12.4 starts on the day on which the trip should have ended according to the contractual agreements. Paragraph 12.1 Sentence 2 shall also apply. 12.7 While negotiations between the customer and HDM regarding the claim or the circumstances on which the claim is based remain unresolved, then the statute of limitations will be suspended until the customer or HDM refuses to continue the negotiations. The statute of lim-itations shall begin, at the earliest, three months after the end of the suspension.

13. Regulations Relating to Passports, Visas and Health13.1 HDM shall inform the Group Contracting Agency/the participant for nationals of a country within the Eu-ropean Union where the trip is offered of the regulations regarding passports, visas and health prior to conclusion of the Agreement, and of any changes to these prior to the start of the trip. For nationals of other countries, the competent consulate will provide the necessary infor-mation. It is assumed that there are no special factors present with regard to the customer and any co-travelers (e.g., dual nationality, statelessness). 13.2 The participant shall be responsible for procuring the necessary travel documents and carrying these with him/her, for any vaccinations that may be required, and for compliance with customs regulations and those per-taining to foreign currency. The participant shall be liable

for any penalties that result from the failure to comply with these provisions, e.g., the payment of cancellation costs. This shall not apply in the event that HDM has not provided information, or has provided information that was inadequate or incorrect.

14. Applicable Law and Place of Jurisdiction14.1 The contractual relationship between the Group Contracting Agency/participant and HDM shall be gov-erned exclusively by German law. This shall also apply to the legal relationship as a whole. 14.2 The Group Contracting Agency/participant may only institute legal proceedings against HDM at its head office. 14.3 Lawsuits brought by HDM against the Group Con-tracting Agency/participant shall be referred to the court having jurisdiction over the customer’s place of domi-cile. The agreed place of jurisdiction for lawsuits brought against Group Contracting Agencies/participants who are merchants, legal entities under public or private law, or persons domiciled or ordinarily resident abroad, or whose domicile or ordinary place of residence is unknown at the time the lawsuit is brought, shall be the head offic-es of HDM. 14.4 The above provisions shall not be applicable if and insofar as mandatory provisions applicable to the Travel Agreement within the EU member state to which the par-ticipant belongs are more favorable for the customer and/or the Group Contracting Agency than the above provi-sions or the corresponding German regulations.

© These Terms and Conditions of Travel are protected by copyright. Noll & Hütten Rechtsanwälte, Stuttgart | Munich, 2004 – 2015

The tour operator is: Heidelberg Marketing GmbH CEO: Mathias Schiemer Neuenheimer Landstrasse 5 69120 Heidelberg, Germany Phone: +49 (0)6221 5840200 Fax: +49 (0)6221 5840222 Email: [email protected] Commercial Register No.: HRB 337405 Registry Court: Mannheim District Court

Important notes: All offers in this catalog may also be booked through distributors (tour operators, travel agencies, event and marketing agencies). Please note that the Terms and Con-ditions of Travel printed in the catalog do not apply to bookings made by companies of this type, which are gov-erned by the “Terms and Conditions of Business of Hei-delberg Marketing GmbH for Marketing Tourist Services to Distributors.” We will provide interested parties with the aforementioned Terms and Conditions of Business along with our offer.For overnight accommodations of groups outside of pack-age tours, i.e., without any further related travel services, the travel conditions printed here do not apply; but only exclusively the “Guest Accommodation and Brokerage Conditions of Heidelberg Marketing GmbH.” Interested parties will receive these together with our reservation confirmation at the latest.

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