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Nestled in the hills high above the old town of Heidelberg, Germany, Schloss Heidelberg (or “Heidelberg Castle” in English) is the focal point of this medieval town along the Neckar River. Ever since I moved here 18 months ago, I’ve made it a goal to go to the castle once every season. To me, the city and castle look so different throughout the year: the changing fall colors, the snowy hilltops, the new blooms of spring, and the bustling tourist activity of the summer.
I had a friend visit this past week from the USA. Even though the sky was grey and it looked like it was going to rain any minute, we trudged up the very steep (!) incline of the castle to take in the view of old town Heidelberg.
This view never disappoints! And I’ve never been up at dusk! My camera really captured all the blue, purple, and pink nighttime light reflecting off the old stone. If you’re ever in Heidelberg, Germany (which you all should have added to your bucket list), a stop at the castle is a must!
Love this gorgeous town of mine. Why do I have to leave next month?! :(
heyyyy Alissa! Her first passport, first time in Europe, first time in Germany, and first time in a castle!
Flying the flag of Baden-Württemberg high above Schloss Heidelberg.
The snowy hilltops peeking through in the background!
Steps to the castle, winding between the old mansions of Heidelberg.
Old Town Heidelberg, you’re pretty stunning!
By night from down below :) Schloss Heidelberg shining in all its glory!
Christine @ A Keane Sense of Adventure says
February 3, 2015 at 11:40 amLove that you went when it was dusk and overcast, it really adds the dramatic to all the photographs! Beautiful! Heidelberg looks like such a cute town, would love to visit it one day!
Jordan says
February 5, 2015 at 7:12 amYou definitely need to come to Heidelberg. It is such an adorable, charming town in Germany! xo
Melanie Fontaine says
February 3, 2015 at 11:27 amI wish you were staying in Heidelberg longer!! :( I think dusk is always such a pretty time of the day, especially with the castle being all lit up!
Jordan says
February 5, 2015 at 7:12 amI can’t believe I’m moving in a month. We will just have to hang out a lot before I leave (or come visit me in Croatia!!!) xoxoxo
Hannah @ Traveling Banana says
February 3, 2015 at 5:37 pmGorgeous photos!
Jordan says
February 5, 2015 at 7:15 amThanks so much Hannah! xo
Sara says
February 3, 2015 at 12:48 pmI loved visiting the Schloss in Heidelberg. The views are just so pretty!
Jordan says
February 5, 2015 at 7:13 amDoesn’t it just give the best view of Heidelberg? By far my favorite!
Marcella @ WhatAWonderfulWorld says
February 3, 2015 at 2:54 pmReally pretty views and lighting too! I love how all the colours show up in your lovely photos :)
Jordan says
February 5, 2015 at 7:14 amThanks so much! It started raining when I was up at the castle and I think the water provided really good light reflections as well :)
Michelle @ Mishfish13 says
February 3, 2015 at 3:44 pmAh! Where are you off to next?!
I was lucky enough to drop by Heidelburg on my way to Munich… but didn’t take into account how early the sun sets in Europe during the winter! I pretty much saw a lot of streetlamps and darkness.
Jordan says
February 5, 2015 at 7:15 amI’m off to Croatia in March to begin an internship and then Bulgaria this May/June for another internship! When did you come through Heidelberg? I know…I always forget how early the sun sets in Europe! Thank goodness it is starting to stay lighter now :)
Michelle @ Mishfish13 says
February 5, 2015 at 11:08 amAwesome! So many new places :) Did your program set you up with those internships? And how does the whole visa thing work then with that?
Jordan says
February 5, 2015 at 7:22 pmJust sent you an email xoxoxo
Sara says
February 3, 2015 at 4:35 pmGosh all these photos are so awesome. The lighting is so badass! Especially that first one! Man I want to visit this cute city so badly!
Jordan says
February 5, 2015 at 7:15 amThanks so much! You should definitely visit Heidelberg next year xo
Margo says
February 4, 2015 at 1:34 amprettttty, prettty! I need to get up there more often!
Jordan says
February 5, 2015 at 7:16 amWe should go up there at some point before I leave! Maybe do some wine tasting inside?!
Sara @ Simply Sara Travel says
February 4, 2015 at 4:53 amGorgeous pictures! How cool is it that you the town you live in has a castle like that??!
Jordan says
February 5, 2015 at 7:17 amI know! I got so lucky with the castle! In the summer time, they shoot fireworks off the castle!
Cynthia says
February 5, 2015 at 10:26 amThese photos are soooo beautiful- I love the “blue hour” lighting! Gosh. This could be in some tourism pamphlet. Heidelberg Tourismus, anyone? ;)
I love visiting my town with a visitor: seeing it through their eyes and enjoying their reaction to everything.
Jordan says
February 5, 2015 at 7:21 pmAwww, you are too sweet :) I’m blushing! Now that I’m leaving Heidelberg in a month, I’m cramming in as much touristy stuff as possible!!! Finally going to all the restaurants and places I’ve been wanting to go to for 18 months.
Jessi @2feet1world says
February 5, 2015 at 3:55 pmLovely shots – what a beautiful situation for the castle :)
Jordan says
February 5, 2015 at 7:24 pmThanks so much Jessi! The castle is definitely a stunning feature of Heidelberg!
Courtney says
February 8, 2015 at 11:50 amThose views are spectacular! What a beautiful castle!!
Jordan says
February 11, 2015 at 5:51 amThanks so much Courtney!!! It is a gorgeous castle :)
Yvonne @ Lost with Yvonne says
February 9, 2015 at 9:52 pmHow gorgeous! I love castles and it looks so pretty at that time! Your photos are so pretty!
Jordan says
February 11, 2015 at 6:03 amThanks so much Yvonne! Schloss Heidelberg is gorgeous!