The train takes you to the castle and to the highest point in Heidelberg. It is worth the ride. The views from Konigstuhl is unparalleled. You can take a walk in the woods. The temperature was cooler than the city. More

Use this to go to the castle and back to the old town. It's a short to the old town from the lower station. The city bus will drop you right ghere. More

The funicular can either lead you to the castle effortlessly or to the top of the hill/mountain Konigstuhl. The first cable car is brand new and stops at the castle and then half-way on Konigstuhl. To get to the top of Konigstuhl, you take a second funicular, which is made of wood and just like the ones there used to... More

We bought the Heidelberg Card which included transportation. It's an easy way to get to the castle. We took the Bergbahn right to the top for stunning views. Enjoyed the experience More

It's transportation. If you need to get to the castle and can't do the walk, this is a good way to go. Some people view it as a sight to take in, in and of itself. I would be more inclined to see it as just a method of transportation. More

It's a great way to get up the hill to the Castle if you are physically challenged. And it's not too expensive. More

Inexpensive and a great ride to experience. Get a photo coming down, mine has attracted great comments More

The higher parts of this railway are said to have good views over the Altstadt. The first section, up to the Castle, is mostly enclosed or shaded so is purely a transport experience. The full trip is a direct route to Konigstuhl and saves time over the less costly route from Bismarkplatz on the number 39 bus. More