Travel Guide to Heidelberger Weihnachtsmarkt am Kornmarkt

Getting There

• Car

  If you are driving from any location within the Lower Rhine region, take the A57 motorway towards Cologne. Merge onto the A3 motorway towards Frankfurt. Then take the exit for the A5 towards Heidelberg. Follow signs for Heidelberg and take the exit for B37 towards Heidelberg. Once in Heidelberg, follow signs for the city center (Zentrum). Look for parking areas in the Altstadt (Old Town) close to Kornmarkt. Expect parking fees ranging from €1 to €3 per hour.

• Train

  To reach Heidelberger Weihnachtsmarkt am Kornmarkt via train, first locate your nearest train station in the Lower Rhine area. Purchase a ticket to Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof (main station). Upon arrival at Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof, exit the station and take tram line 5 (towards Heidelberg/Handschuhsheim) or bus line 33 to Kornmarkt. The tram/bus ride should take approximately 15-20 minutes. Make sure to validate your ticket before boarding. A single ticket costs around €2.80.

• Bus

  If you prefer to take a bus, check the local bus schedules for routes connecting to Heidelberg. Many towns in Lower Rhine have direct bus services to Heidelberg. Once you arrive at the Heidelberg bus station, follow the signs to the tram stops, and take tram line 5 towards Heidelberg/Handschuhsheim. Get off at the Kornmarkt stop. The bus fare is typically around €2.80 for a single journey.

• Walking

  If you are staying in Heidelberg or nearby, walking to Kornmarkt is a delightful option. From the city center, head towards the Alte Brücke (Old Bridge) and then follow the signs to the Altstadt. The walk should take about 15-20 minutes, allowing you to enjoy the scenic views along the way.