Visitor Information
Visitor Information
Practical details for participants, including transport, restaurant suggestions, tourism ideas, and guidance for extended stays.
Location
Building 4400 Room 212, HCTS, Heidelberg University
Centre for Asian and Transcultural Studies
Ruprecht Karl University of Heidelberg
Voßstraße 2, 69115, Heidelberg
Transport
Building 4400 Room 212, Campus Bergheim, Heidelberg University
From Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof (Train Station) to CATS: 20 minutes on foot. Bus lines 32, 33, 34, 735; Tram lines 5, 21 to Altes Hallenbad or Bismarckplatz.
Taxiheidelberg — Tel: +49 62 21 30 20 30
TaxiHDirekt e.V. Heidelberg — Tel: +49 6221 73 90 90
Restaurants near Campus for Lunch Break
Tourism
- Heidelberg Castle: The classic visit in Heidelberg. The palace ticket includes the railway up to the mountain, the castle courtyard, the Great Tun, and the German Apothecary Museum. In September, the castle is normally open daily until early evening.
- Old Bridge and Old Town: The Old Bridge, the riverside, Universitätsplatz, and the streets around the Heiliggeistkirche can be visited easily on foot before or after the symposium.
- Philosophenweg: A panoramic walking route on the northern side of the Neckar, with views over the Old Town, the river, and the castle. The walk is highly recommended in good weather, but some parts are steep. Inspiration for Tesugaku no michi in Kyoto.
- Museums and libraries: Depending on your schedule, the Universitätsbibliothek, the Kurpfälzisches Museum, and the university area in the Altstadt are also worth visiting.
Additional note for extended stays
On 5 September, Heidelberg will host the Schlossbeleuchtung (castle illumination), a special evening event with fireworks and increased visitor numbers. If you plan to stay an extra day to attend, we strongly recommend booking accommodation and restaurants in advance due to the unusually high demand.
On the same day, we also plan to organize a voluntary group visit to the city for participants who choose to extend their stay.