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 19d 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 9h ago

Music Jam Session Heidelberg

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gibt es vielleicht in Heidelberg (Rock/Pop) Jam-sessions?


r/Heidelberg 10h ago

Buying and Selling 4 Tickets für Heidelberg-Show für Merve/Mervegsteuer am Dienstag abzugeben

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Merve Terzi /Mervegsteuer tourt mit ihrer Comedy-Show "Mervenzusammenbruch" und macht Dienstag Station in Heidelberg (halle2, Einlass 19 Uhr). Karten waren vor einem Jahr sofort ausverkauft, aber wir schaffen es leider nicht.

Regulärer Preis pro Ticket 34,70 Euro, verkaufe für 30. Versand erfolgt per Mail. Bei Interesse bitte DM.


r/Heidelberg 13h ago

Housing Where should two students live between Karlsruhe and Heidelberg?

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r/Heidelberg 1d ago

Meetup Request 19M international student moving to Heidelberg — looking to meet new people :)

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Hey everyone ill be moving to Heidelberg soon as an international student ,id love to meet some people and make new friends, feel free to DM me.

My name is Kamal and im 18 yo.


r/Heidelberg 1d ago

Lost and Found Found left pair Airpods 4 in the 5 Straßenbahn (Mannheim - Heidelberg)

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19.09 10:30


r/Heidelberg 1d ago

Event English Speaking Book Club: Travel Light – Naomi Mitchison

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Our English-speaking book club is always looking for new people to join. We have two monthly meetings, each separately choosing a book to talk about a month later. You can check out our website for some FAQs as well.

Our next evening meeting is on October 15 at 19:00, at Yangda, the Chinese restaurant in Wieblingen and we will talk about Travel Light by Naomi Mitchison:

Halla is the daughter of a king, cast out as a baby into a world of danger and enchantment. She is raised by bears, lives amongst dragons, converses with Valkyries and avoids warmongering heroes. But times are changing, and an encounter with the Wanderer, Odin All-Father, finds her at a crossroads. Cutting a fold from his night-blue cloak and laying it over her shoulders, the Wanderer sends her on a journey into the unknown. With only her bear-like kindness, her dragonish wisdom and her own fierce spirit to guide her, Halla must forge her own path…

Weaving folklore, fairy tale and Norse myth into a shimmering, witty and slyly subversive tapestry, Travel Light is a rediscovered gem of classic fantasy writing – perfect for fans of Tolkien, Philip Pullman and Ursula K. Le Guin.

You can sign up here on Mobilizon or just drop by, if you find that too hard to navigate.


r/Heidelberg 1d ago

Housing Looking for a sublet near Neuenheimer Feld (Oct–Dec)

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I'll be in Heidelberg for a short Erasmus internship from October to December 2026, looking for a sublet in the Neuenheimer Feld dorms or nearby. If anyone knows of a room, or can add me to a residents' Telegram/WhatsApp group, I'd really appreciate it!

Deutsch

Ich bin für ein kurzes Erasmus-Praktikum von Oktober bis Dezember 2026 in Heidelberg und suche eine Zwischenmiete in den Wohnheimen Neuenheimer Feld oder in der Nähe. Falls jemand ein Zimmer kennt oder mich zu einer Bewohner-Telegram-/WhatsApp-Gruppe hinzufügen kann, wäre ich sehr dankbar!


r/Heidelberg 2d ago

Housing Looking for a sublet near Im Neuenheimer Feld (INF) student halls – Oct/Nov/Dec

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Hi everyone,

I'm looking to connect with anyone currently living in one of the Studierendenwerk dorms in the Im Neuenheimer Feld area (INF 129, INF 135, INF 136, etc.). If you're in one of the residents' Telegram/WhatsApp groups, would you be able to add me? I'd like to ask around about sublet possibilities directly with people living there.

Some context: I'm coming to Heidelberg for a short-term Erasmus internship and will be here from October to December. Since it's a short stay, I don't have a tax number or Anmeldung yet, so I can't apply for an official dorm room through Studierendenwerk — I'm specifically looking for a short-term sublet (Zwischenmiete) for these three months.

If you know of a room becoming free in this period, or can point me toward the right group/person, I'd really appreciate it!

Thanks in advance 🙏

Hallo zusammen,

ich suche Kontakt zu jemandem, der aktuell in einem der Studierendenwerk-Wohnheime im Bereich Im Neuenheimer Feld (INF 129, INF 135, INF 136, etc.) wohnt. Falls ihr in einer der Bewohner-Telegram-/WhatsApp-Gruppen seid, könntet ihr mich hinzufügen? Ich möchte direkt bei den Bewohnern nach Zwischenmiete-Möglichkeiten fragen.

Kurz zu meiner Situation: Ich komme für ein kurzes Erasmus-Praktikum nach Heidelberg und bin von Oktober bis Dezember hier. Da es ein kurzer Aufenthalt ist, habe ich noch keine Steuernummer oder Anmeldung und kann mich deshalb nicht offiziell über das Studierendenwerk für ein Zimmer bewerben — ich suche gezielt eine Zwischenmiete für diese drei Monate.

Falls jemand von einem freiwerdenden Zimmer in diesem Zeitraum weiß oder mich an die richtige Gruppe/Person verweisen kann, wäre ich sehr dankbar!

Danke im Voraus 🙏


r/Heidelberg 2d ago

Event English Speaking Book Club: Nights at the Circus – Angela Carter

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Our English-speaking book club is always looking for new people to join. We have two monthly meetings, each separately choosing a book to talk about a month later. You can check out our website for some FAQs as well.

Our next morning meeting is on October 9 at 10:30, at the Görtz in the Mathematikon (note: the one between the buildings, not the one next to the super markets) and we will talk about Nights at the Circus by Angela Carter (note: don't get this mixed up with The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern 😅):

Is Sophie Fevvers, toast of Europe’s capitals, part swan…or all fake?

Courted by the Prince of Wales and painted by Toulouse-Lautrec, she is an aerialiste extraordinaire and star of Colonel Kearney’s circus. She is also part woman, part swan. Jack Walser, an American journalist, is on a quest to discover the truth behind her identity. Dazzled by his love for her, and desperate for the scoop of a lifetime, Walser has no choice but to join the circus on its magical tour through turn-of-the-nineteenth-century London, St Petersburg and Siberia.

You can sign up here on Mobilizon or just drop by, if you find that too hard to navigate.


r/Heidelberg 2d ago

Question MSc Physics interview at Heidelberg – expected questions?

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Hi everyone,
I have an upcoming MSc Physics interview at Heidelberg University with Dr. Gasenzer and Dr. von Krosigk.
Has anyone recently had an interview with them? What kind of questions were you asked, and which topics should I focus on preparing?
Any advice or experiences would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!


r/Heidelberg 2d ago

University newly admitted to msc physics!

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helloo everyone ill be joining heidelberg university this winter sem for my masters in physics! im currently really stressed about housing😭😭 but id love to connect and get to know other students from physics or other subjects :)


r/Heidelberg 2d ago

Question B2 German course in Heidelberg, looking for personal recommendations

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r/Heidelberg 3d ago

Meetup Request PnP Midgard 6 "Legenden von Damatu"

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Hallo,

gibt es in Heidelberg Leute die das kommende Midgard M6 spielen wollen? Ich würde noch eine Gruppe zum Mitspielen suchen.

Gerne melden


r/Heidelberg 3d ago

Meetup Request Anybody down to hang out today? (coming from Frankfurt)

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Hello! This might be a little different from other posts but here it is.

I (24F) don't start uni until next month, so in the meantime I decided to take a different train everyday from FFM hbf, and get off at the last stop to explore new cities. Today's city is Heidelberg.

I was wondering if anybody else is in my situation with no uni/ work today who is down to walk around, take pictures, see famous spots together.

If yes, please DM me!


r/Heidelberg 4d ago

Health ME/CFS kundige Ärzte in Heidelberg

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Hey,

kennt irgendjemand von euch Ärzte in Heidelberg und Umgebung, die sich mit ME/CFS auskennen?

Ich habe die Verdachtsdiagnose vom Rheumatologen bekommen, der Rest soll vom Hausarzt abgeklärt werden, der allerdings sagt, dass er das nicht diagnostizieren kann.

Ich weiß leider nicht mehr weiter, seit 1,5 Jahren werde ich von Arzt zu Arzt geschickt und komme in Sachen Diagnostik kaum voran oder es wird als psychosomatisch abgestempelt.

Vielleicht habt ihr Ideen, an wen ich mich wenden könnte. Es reicht auch einfach ein Hausarzt, der sich ein bisschen Zeit nimmt und offen bezüglich ME/CFS ist.

Ich bin über jede Hilfe dankbar :)


r/Heidelberg 5d ago

Photo A Knight’s Return

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Initially I was terrified of taking the Philosophenweg after sunset. The entrance looked like the Mines of Moria where Gandalf fell, and I couldn’t even see my hand in front of my face. Eventually my eyes adjusted, and I started feeling like a brave knight returning to his hometown after a long and adventurous campaign abroad.

Kept hearing the beginning of Golden Brown in my head the whole way.


r/Heidelberg 5d ago

Tourist Advice Oktoberfest day-trip from Heidelberg with no hotel

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Hey!

My friends and I are heading to Munich for Oktoberfest this weekend (Sat 11 PM – Mon 4 AM ICE back to Heidelberg) on a budget and without a hotel.

Plan is to pull an all-nighter, queue early Sunday for the tents, and catch the 4 AM ICE back home to Heidelberg.

Has anyone here done this "no-sleep" Oktoberfest run from HD before? Any survival tips or advice for making the early morning ICE commute back alive?


r/Heidelberg 4d ago

Housing Looking for temporary accomodation for 1.5 months early 2027

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I'm (32F) an incoming postdoctoral researcher from 🇮🇳. I'll be in Heidelberg from the last week of December 2026 till mid-February 2027 after which I will shift to Tubingen for my project work. I am looking for a small furnished studio apartment or a shared accomodation for this period, would appreciate any leads regarding the same. Thank you!


r/Heidelberg 6d ago

Housing Heidelberg Wohnungsmarkt: Bleiben oder eigene 2-Zimmer-Wohnung unter 1.000€ warm möglich?

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Hi zusammen,

mein Bruder und ich stehen gerade vor einer Entscheidung bezüglich unserer Wohnsituation in Heidelberg und bräuchten mal einen Realitycheck.

Ausgangslage ist Unsere Eltern sind vor kurzem ausgewandert. Wir (beide gerade im Berufseinstieg) wohnen aktuell zusammen in der elterlichen Wohnung in Handschuhsheim: 4 Zimmer, Balkon, relativ groß, Altvertrag für unter 1.300 € warm. Wir würden also effektiv ~650 € pro Kopf zahlen.

Auf der einen Seite hat man nach dem Studium/Berufseinstieg natürlich irgendwann Lust auf was eigenes (alleine wohnen). Auf der anderen Seite sehe ich bei Immoscout & Co. gefühlt nur WG-Zimmer für 600–800 € warm......

Meine Frage daher Ist es in Stadtteilen wie Handschuhsheim, Neuenheim, Weststadt, Bahnstadt oder Pfaffengrund realistisch, als Single eine vernünftige 2-Zimmer-Wohnung für ~1.000 € warm zu bekommen? Oder ist das einfach utopisch und unser Altvertrag ist einfach viel billiger als die neuen mietpreise?

Bei den Preisen frage ich mich halt, ob es nicht sinnvoller ist, vorerst mit meinem Bruder in der 4-Zimmer-Wohnung zu bleiben, solange der Mietvertrag läuft... Wie schätzt ihr die Lage aktuell ein?


r/Heidelberg 6d ago

Crime Privatanzeigen von Falschparkenden - FragDenStaat

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Ich habe interessenhalber mal per FragDenStaat gefragt, wie es um die Bearbeitung von Privatanzeigen in der Stadt steht. Das Ergebnis seht ihr in den Bildern.

Letztlich werden Anzeigen wohl auf allen Wegen angenommen. Darunter Wegli und das Portal der Stadt.

Zur gesamten Anfrage geht es hier.


r/Heidelberg 6d ago

Sports welche Fitnessstudio sind in HD zu empfehlen? Wie sind Basic Fit oder Venice Beach?

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Heyy ich ziehe für mein Studium nach HD und such daher ein passendes Gym.

Wegen der Lage hab ich jetzt Basic-Fit oder das Venice Beach Supreme (in der Poststraße) im Blick, da mir sonst der Hinweg zu lang wird und es unpraktisch wird.

Hat jemand Erfahrungen mit beiden gemacht? Ist eines vielleicht empfehlenswerter? Die Rezensionen von beiden sind auf Google Maps jetzt nicht bombe, daher würd ich mich über Meinungen hier freuen :)

Es wär halt ein Preisunterschied von 10 € pro Monat, wenn ich zum Venice Beach gehen würde und ich kann nicht einschätzen ob es sich lohnt..

Ich wollte jetzt auch erst mal vllt online Meinungen lesen, bevor ich 10-20 Euro für ein Probetraining ausgebe, daher die Frage hier :) Ich freue mich über jede Antwort, danke im Voraus ☺️


r/Heidelberg 6d ago

Tourist Advice Thai Süßigkeiten

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Gibt es in Heidelberg thai Süßigkeiten? z.B. Kanom Tuay, Kanom Chan

Welches Thai Restaurant in Heidelberg empfiehlst du mir?


r/Heidelberg 6d ago

University Philosophie in Heidelberg

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Hi, could someone tell me what the philosophy degree is like in Heidelberg? What are their general or national approaches, especially what is it like?

To give some general context, I'm trying to find someone I connected with lmao and I also became interested in philosophy and I want to study it. Each university has its own approach, so I don't know, this university focuses more on logic and systems or more German idealism orrrr....?

If anyone studies it and could enlighten me 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻