r/Heidelberg • • Oct 11 '22

Mod News Newcomers - look here!

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Many new people have joined our sub and our beautiful town - to study at the university, start an apprenticeship or a (new) job or any other reason. Welcome!

This means, many of you do have the same questions and we decided to collect the recurring ones:

  1. University application process: Just before a new semester starts, many are waiting for confirmation from the university. Heidelberg is a popular city to study and the university has to go through many applications. If you are unsure, ask the university, not here. The status of your application depends on so many conditions, the probability that someone here has an answer for you is close to zero. Or come to our Discord server, we have a university channel there (Link at the end of this post).
  2. Housing: The housing market is bonkers in HD (and in Germany overall). Please look in the Wiki for tips. The most important: Don't just look in Heidelberg: Dossenheim, Schriesheim, Eppelheim, Leimen and Neckargemünd are very well connected to Heidelberg with public transport.
  3. Transport: HD is easy to explore by bike, foot or public transport. Bike theft is a real problem so maybe just use an old "Drahtesel" or invest in a good lock (no guarantees though). Check here where someone asked for used bikes, also check ebay kleinanzeigen. To find your way with public transport that's VRN (They do have an app as well).
  4. Shopping: The Hauptstraße is the main shopping street for clothing, shoes etc. But also check out the little streets left and right for smaller shops. For electronics there's no store in the inner city anymore (but arlt in Sofienstraße has a little shop). There's MediaMarkt in Rohrbach, but do what we all do: Search online. For cheap and second hand clothing, furnishings etc. look here or here. All shops are closed on sundays and public holidays, the emergency contact point (e.g. for some frozen food) on sundays is Rossmann at Hauptbahnhof.
  5. Food: Please have a look at the wiki. Or find Great places for lunch during workdays. Or let other users inspire you. Food is getting more expensive, so regarding grocery shopping: Lidl, Netto, Aldi and Penny are discounters (=cheaper supermarkets), Kaufland, Rewe and Edeka are more expensive. If you are a student the mensa is a good option for cheap food.
  6. Leisure/Party/Bars: HD doesn't really have much clubs but a decent bar scene. Check out the "Untere Straße". In the summer or on sunny days many people can be found at the Neckarwiese. As you can see, HD is very green and surrounded by hills: You can go hiking, for a walk, mountainbiking etc. There are sportsclubs, gyms and other clubs where you can meet people with similar interests.
  7. How are the people in HD: HD is a rather young and progressive at the same time slow and chilled city. Many people speak english and are willing to switch to talk to you. But having some basics in german is appreciated (Bitte, danke, ein Bier bitte). As a woman, foreigner or queer person you are quite safe in HD, but there's always a percentage of jerks.
  8. Covid 19: Please check here We will update if there will be changes.

And last but not least: We have a discord server! There's also a channel for "meetup requests" that might be a bit faster and better than posting here.

Community: Feel free to add usefull information or tips.

Your Mod-Team

Edit: fixed link

Edit 2: Added a few words for uni applications


r/Heidelberg • • 16d ago

Monatlicher Event Sammelpost/Monthly event summary post

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Welche Events stehen diesen Monat an? Postet sie gerne hier!

What events are coming up this month? Feel free to post them here!


r/Heidelberg • • 3h ago

Meetup Request Guten Tag, wer hat Lust sich auf ein Bier zu verabreden heute?

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Hallo liebe Menschen ✌🏽

Ich bin Männlich Mitte/Ende Zwanzig, arbeite Vollzeit, liebe es zu lesen, schaue gerne Streams, versuche es seit neuestem mal mit Sport 😂 und bin allgemein sehr gesprächig und entspannt. Gerne melden 😊✌🏽


r/Heidelberg • • 3h ago

Meetup Request Kino

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Hey zusammen! Hat jemand Lust, die nächsten Tage spontan ins Kino zu gehen? Hab zum Beispiel Odyssee noch nicht gesehen, bin aber auch für andere Filme offen.


r/Heidelberg • • 5h ago

Question Starthilfe am Auto (Überbrückungshilfe)

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Hallo!

Wir wohnen in der Altstadt und haben ein Auto (30 Jahre alter Opel Vectra Modell B) in der Landfriedstraße stehen. Seit einer Woche startet es nicht mehr (wie mein Mann beschrieben hat: "Geht nicht an... Motor orgelt/macht "bshh, bshh, bshh" und nicht "prumb, prumb""). Da wir uns nicht sicher sind, ob es nicht eventuell an der Batterie liegen könnte, wollten wir fragen, ob es jemanden in der Altstadt gibt, der uns Überbrückungshilfe geben könnte.

Das Hauptproblem ist momentan, dass unser Auto auf einem Parkplatz steht, bei dem ab dem 22.10. eine Halteverbotszone eingerichtet ist...

Also falls jemand helfen könnte, oder auch einfach andere Tipps hat, lasst es uns gerne wissen :)

Vielen Dank im Voraus!


r/Heidelberg • • 13h ago

Tourist Advice Gibt es in der Innenstadt eine Greifmaschine?

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Mein Sohn hat heute Geburtstag und wir gehen nachher zusammen in die Innenstadt. Er liebt Greifmaschinen und meinte vorhin, dass er in der Stadt gerne paar mal sein Glück versuchen will 🤗
Ich komme aus Heidelberg, habe aber noch nie in der Stadt eine Greifmaschine gesehen. 🙈
Ich wollte daher mal in die Runde fragen, ob hier vielleicht jemand weiß, ob es dort einen gibt? Wir wollten die Hauptstraße entlang laufen ☺️
Lieben Dank!!


r/Heidelberg • • 15h ago

Transport Warum nextbike-Lastenräder verschwunden?

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Weiß jemand, warum es in Heidelberg und den angrenzenden Dörfern keine nextbike-Lastenräder mehr gibt? In Mannheim existieren sie noch. Man würde ja meinen, dass die Nachfrage in Heidelberg deutlich höher sein müsste.


r/Heidelberg • • 1d ago

Meetup Request 19M Looking for a homie who is yet to unlock a crazy lore

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I am new to this city and this country, came for studying in a uni but up until now I couldn't have a someone who can match my energy. So I am looking for someone with whom I can carve a crazy adventurous chapter in my life

I love hiking, traveling to niche spots hidden around

If anyone's interested rn is the perfect chance for you and me this Saturday or Sunday


r/Heidelberg • • 1d ago

Question Swimmers of Heidelberg, where do you go swimming?

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I'm thinking about moving here and I want to know more about the swimming infrastructure. Hallenbäder und Freibäder and their opening times/prices. Infos on the websites of the swimming pools are very poor.


r/Heidelberg • • 1d ago

Sports Looking for teams/places to play Football in Mannheim or cities around

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r/Heidelberg • • 1d ago

Work gutes Kaffee zum Arbeiten

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Hallo an alle :), eine Freundin und ich machen heute homeoffice und wollen das nicht von daheim aus machen. Kennt Jemand ein gutes Kaffee in dem man gut Arbeiten kann? Danke!


r/Heidelberg • • 1d ago

Transport SA von HD/Wiesloch/ Umgebung nach KA und zurück🔁

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Huhu🌞,

fährt jemand zufällig egal ob von HD/Wiesloch oder Nähe am SA nach Karlsruhe (Innenstadt) sowie am gleichen Tag auch wieder zurück🔁? (Gerne auch weiblich, bin selbst weiblich und gerne PN bei Fragen)
Muss auch keine lange Verweildauer sein.
Toll wäre Ankunft ca.13.30, um Stau zum umgehen aber auch andere Uhrzeiten sind möglich. Frage weil ich nach KA möchte. Natürlich übernehme ich die Hälfte Spritgeld.

Wer nicht Helfen kann weil er nicht fährt, möge davon absehen zu kommentieren.
Einfach weiter scrollen.


r/Heidelberg • • 3d ago

Work volunteering

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Hey everyone!

Towards the end of October, I have 5 days free and I'm looking to dedicate my time to **volunteering with a local organization or charity**. I am honestly happy to help with literally anything you need!

Here is what I can bring along:

* **Transportation & Logistics:** I have my own car and am fully happy to use it as part of my volunteering (whether for deliveries, outreach, errands, or moving gear).
* **Language:** English-speaking.

If anyone can put me in touch with a charity, community group, or organization looking for an extra pair of hands (and some wheels) during that time, please drop me a message or point me in the right direction. I'd love to help out!

Please note I will not take any form of compensation for my volunteering.


r/Heidelberg • • 3d ago

Question Bestes Geschäft für Bastelbedarf & DIY-Projekte

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Welches sehr gut sortiertes Geschäft für Bastelbedarf und DIY-Projekte könnt ihr empfehlen?


r/Heidelberg • • 3d ago

Question Where is the best place to get a wool coat in Heidelberg and Mannheim?

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I am Study Abroad exchange student in Heidelberg and I’m looking for a wool coat for the winter and fall season. I’m from California and I’m not used to the cold here. My price range is about 300 or $400. But I’m looking for a wool coat or primarily wool coat material is there any location in Heidelberg or Manheim where I can find such specifically for women thank you.


r/Heidelberg • • 3d ago

Housing URGENT: Heidelberg University student looking for accommodation ASAP

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Hey!!!

I’m an incoming first-semester student at Heidelberg University, and I’m urgently looking for a place to stay as my visa has only just been issued and I haven’t been able to secure accommodation yet.

I’m looking to move in as soon as possible, ideally in Heidelberg or somewhere nearby with good public transport connections (Mannheim, Leimen, Schwetzingen, etc.) IM OPEN TO ANYTHING its really urgent pls


r/Heidelberg • • 4d ago

Housing I’ve been here since October 4th and cannot find an apartment

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Hallo! Fellow students or Germans (I’m not a German)

I’ve been crazily finding an apartment but I can’t find any , especially on immoscout24 or WG , none of them are getting back to me.

Does anyone know any single/shared apartments in Heidelberg? Whether its in Bahnstadt , Weststadt , Kirchheim , or somewhere close by to Bahnstadt?

It would be amazing if you guys were to help me , I’m sick of living in a hotel.


r/Heidelberg • • 5d ago

Lost and Found Vermisste 24-jährige: hat jemand was gesehen?

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SSie ist vermutlich mit Bus und/oder Bahn unterwegs. Sichtungen gab es unter anderem in Eppingen und Sinsheim. Die letzte Sichtung war am Donnerstag, 08.10.2026, in Steinsfurt (Sinsheim). Seitdem fehlt jede Spur von ihr.

Sie ist frisch operiert, hat Orientierungsprobleme und ist allein unterwegs – ohne Jacke, Geld oder Ausweisdokumente. Sie braucht dringend Hilfe!

🙏 Falls jemand sie gesehen hat oder Hinweise hat, bitte umgehend die Familie kontaktieren! Jede noch so kleine Information kann helfen.

Bitte teilt diesen Aufruf in möglichst vielen Gruppen und Städten. Sie muss gefunden werden! 💔


r/Heidelberg • • 4d ago

Sports Archery in Heidelberg?

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I'm moving to Heidelberg for a few months for an internship and wanted to pick up archery again. I generally shoot barebow (and I have for 3 years), but I wasn't able to bring my gear from back home and I haven't shot in about a year. I was wondering if there was both an archery shop nearby & a group I could join on rather short notice for a while. Thanks in advance for recs 😊


r/Heidelberg • • 4d ago

Housing Urgent: Looking for Temporary Accommodation in Heidelberg or Nearby Cities from October 16

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Hi everyone,

I’m an international student from India, and I’ll be arriving in Germany on October 16 to pursue my Master’s in Applied Data Science and Artificial Intelligence at SRH University in Heidelberg.

Unfortunately, I haven’t been able to find accommodation yet, and I’m getting a little worried as my arrival date is approaching. I’m hoping to find at least a temporary place to stay while I continue searching for a permanent room.

I’m open to accommodation in Heidelberg or any nearby city with a reasonable public transport connection to Heidelberg. Even a temporary stay for a few days or a couple of weeks would be a huge help.

A little about me: I’m a non-smoker, friendly, and easygoing. I enjoy gaming, and listening to podcasts. I’m respectful of other people’s privacy and always try to keep my living space clean and organised.

If anyone knows of available rooms, short-term rentals, student accommodation, sublets, or any local groups where I could find a place, I’d really appreciate your help. If you have a spare room or know someone who does, please feel free to DM me.

Any advice or leads would mean a lot to me right now.

Thank you for taking the time to read this!


r/Heidelberg • • 4d ago

Tourist Advice Best shops for child clothes

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Hello community! Can you recommend stores for purchasing baby/child clothes? I am interested in both cheap/basic and more expensive/fancy stuff for my 3 years old daughter. Thanks in advance!


r/Heidelberg • • 5d ago

Housing What’s a good budget for a studio apartment in Heidelberg?

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I’m looking with warm rent I want options, I have minor OCD, that’s why I would prefer to stay alone, cuz I like to keep every detail tidy.


r/Heidelberg • • 5d ago

Housing Heidelberg wg zimmer

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Ich bin 23 Jahre alt und ich bin Studentin und beginne demnächst mein Masterstudium an der Universität Heidelberg. Der Preis spielt für mich momentan keine Rolle. Hätten Sie zufällig ein Zimmer frei? Ich bin weiblich und würde lieber mit einer Mitbewohnerin zusammenwohnen...


r/Heidelberg • • 6d ago

Tourist Advice Unkonventionelle Restaurant-Tipps für Amerikaner in Heidelberg

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Hallo zusammen,

Wir bekommen in der Firma in zwei Wochen Besuch von einem Kollegen aus den USA, dem ich gerne Heidelberg ein wenig zeigen möchte.

Als ich in den USA war, hat er mich zum Beispiel zu einem Barbecue-Laden mitgenommen. Das war definitiv kein High-End-Restaurant, sondern richtig lokal und authentisch. Und genau so etwas suche ich jetzt auch für Heidelberg.

Normalerweise gehen wir mit Gästen zum Beispiel in die Kulturbrauerei. Da gibt es typisches deutsches Essen und Bier in großen Humpen.

Aber irgendwie finde ich das inzwischen etwas abgegriffen und touristisch.

Deshalb wollte ich Euch mal fragen, ob Ihr Tipps habt, wo man hingehen könnte.

Ich suche gerade nach Orten, an die man normalerweise vielleicht keine Gäste mitnimmt, weil sie nicht besonders schick sind, die aber authentisch sind und einfach gutes Essen bieten.

Das könnte zum Beispiel auch ein richtig guter Dönerladen sein.

Habt Ihr solche Geheimtipps für Heidelberg?


r/Heidelberg • • 6d ago

Work How can I work at a Christmas market?

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Hey everyone! I am new to Heidelberg and here on a fellowship with the Bundestag to learn German and experience German culture.

I’m looking for mini job and/or volunteering opportunities where I can practice my German (currently around A1/A2 level) and hopefully earn a little extra money while I’m here. I absolutely love Christmas markets, so I think it would be such a cool experience to work or volunteer at one this winter!

I’ve done some searching online and applied through a general Christmas market website, but I figured I’d ask here in case anyone has recommendations or knows someone I could reach out to. Are there any companies, vendors, or individual booth owners who might be looking for extra help during the Christmas market season? Ideally, I’d love to find something where basic German is okay, since I’m still learning, but I’m fluent in English and happy to help wherever I can!

I’d really appreciate any leads, contacts, or advice. Danke! 🎄✨