Karlstor, Heidelberg

Name: Karlstor
Address: Am Karlstor 1, Heidelberg, 69117, Germany
Telephone: +49 4962 215844444

#46 among attractions in Heidelberg

Monuments and statues, City gate

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Facts and practical information

The Karlstor is a historic structure in the city of Heidelberg. It marks the eastern end of Heidelberg's old town.

Alternative names: Coordinates: 49°24'51"N, 8°43'5"E

Address

Am Karlstor 1Heidelberg 69117 Germany

Contact

+49 4962 215844444

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Karlstor – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Schloss Heidelberg, Heiliggeistkirche, Heidelberg Bridge Monkey, Riesenstein - Kakerlakenhockerwand.

0.4 miSW
16th-century ruined castle on a hillside
Schloss Heidelberg, Heidelberg
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Church with scenic views from the tower
Heiliggeistkirche, Heidelberg
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0.4 miW
Monuments and statues
Heidelberg Bridge Monkey, Heidelberg
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0.8 miSW
49°24'27"N • 8°42'16"E
Riesenstein - Kakerlakenhockerwand, Heidelberg
20 min walk • Climbing
~1540 ftS
Park
Hortus Palatinus, Heidelberg
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0.4 miSW
Museum, Specialty museum
Dokumentations- und Kulturzentrum Deutscher Sinti und Roma, Heidelberg
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0.9 miNW
Concerts and shows, Historical place, Theater
Thingstätte, Heidelberg
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~1280 ftSW
49°24'39"N • 8°42'57"E
Deutsches Apotheken-Museum, Heidelberg
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0.5 miW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
President Friedrich Ebert Memorial, Heidelberg
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0.7 miW
Museum
Kurpfälzisches Museum, Heidelberg
18 min walk • The Kurpfälzisches Museum is a museum of art and archaeology in Heidelberg, Germany. It is located in the Palais Morass. It was founded in the late 1870s, when the city of Heidelberg purchased the private collection of the artist and art historian Charles de Graimberg.
0.4 miW
Bridge, Historical place
Alte Brücke, Heidelberg
10 min walk • The Karl Theodor Bridge, commonly known as the Old Bridge, is an arch bridge in Heidelberg that crosses the Neckar river. It connects the Old City with the eastern part of the Neuenheim district of the city on the opposite bank.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Karlstor open?

Karlstor is open:

Monday 24h
Tuesday 24h
Wednesday 24h
Thursday 24h
Friday 24h
Saturday 24h
Sunday 24h

Which popular attractions are close to Karlstor?

Nearby attractions include Karlstorbahnhof, Heidelberg (2 min walk), Völkerkundemuseum, Heidelberg (4 min walk), Deutsches Apotheken-Museum, Heidelberg (7 min walk), Karlsplatz, Heidelberg (7 min walk).

How to get to Karlstor by public transport?

The nearest stations to Karlstor:

Bus

Herrenmühle • Lines: M5 (2 min walk)
Hirschgasse • Lines: 37, J (4 min walk)

Train

Heidelberg-Altstadt (4 min walk)
Station Kornmarkt (9 min walk)

Ferry

Alte Brücke • Lines: Neckarfähre (11 min walk)
Stadthalle • Lines: Neckarfähre (19 min walk)

Tram

Bismarckplatz • Lines: 22, 23, 26 (30 min walk)