Heididorf: Where the Heidi Story Comes to Life
Experience the enchanting world of Heidi in the idyllic Swiss village that inspired Johanna Spyri's beloved novels.
Step into the world of Johanna Spyri's beloved Heidi at Heididorf, a charming village in Maienfeld that inspired the classic children's novels. Experience the simple Alpine life of the 1880s, explore Heidi's house, and immerse yourself in the heartwarming story of the cheerful orphan girl.
A brief summary to Heididorf
- Oberdörfligasse, Maienfeld, 7304, CH
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Local tips
- Visit between May and October to take advantage of the Heidi Bus, which runs from Maienfeld station to Heididorf on weekends and public holidays.
- Allow at least 1-2 hours to fully explore the village and immerse yourself in the Heidi story.
- Consider walking the Heidi Trail from Maienfeld station to Heididorf for a scenic 40-minute journey through vineyards and the historic town.
- Check the Heididorf website for the most up-to-date information on opening hours and special events.
- Dogs are allowed in Heididorf but must be kept on a leash. However, they are not allowed inside the buildings and museum.
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Getting There
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Public Transport
From Maienfeld railway station, take the PostAuto bus line 14 towards Heididorf. The bus departs three times a day, on Saturdays and Sundays. The journey takes approximately 6 minutes, and a single fare costs CHF 1-3. Alternatively, from May to October, a Heidi Bus (PostBus) departs from Maienfeld Station on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays. Check the SBB website for the most up-to-date schedule.
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Walking
From Maienfeld railway station, follow the Heidiweg (Heidi Trail), a scenic marked path leading to Heididorf. The walk is approximately 2.4 km and takes around 35-40 minutes. The trail leads through the historic town of Maienfeld and past vineyards. Luggage storage is available at the Heidi-Shop/Tourist Information at Bahnhofstrasse 1 for a small fee.
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Taxi
A taxi from Maienfeld railway station to Heididorf takes approximately 4 minutes and costs between CHF 13-16. Taxi stands are available at the Maienfeld railway station.
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Driving
From the A13 motorway, take exit 13 (Maienfeld) and follow the brown signs for Heididorf. The Heididorf car park is located directly beneath the Hotel Restaurant Heidihof. Parking is free. The navigation address for the Heididorf visitor car park is Bovelweg 16, 7304 Maienfeld. From the car park, it is about a 5-minute walk to Heididorf.
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