The Heidelberg funicular railroads are among the city's most popular attractions.
Every year, more than two million passengers use the traditional funicular railroads and enjoy the beautiful view of Heidelberg and the Neckar Valley during the ride and at the individual stations. From the King’s Seat, you can even look far across the Rhine plain to the Palatinate Wine Route.
The lower cable car, one of the most modern cable cars in Germany, starts at Kornmarkt in the old town and travels via the Castle station to Molkenkur. From there, one of the oldest electrically operated mountain railroads continues to the King’s Chair, the highest point in the city, at an altitude of over 567 meters.
NOTE:
From January 7 - March 28, 2025, the cable cars will be closed for the annual inspection. During this time, a bus will run every 30 minutes from Kornmarkt via the castle to Molkenkur station. You can reach the Königstuhl from Bismarckplatz on line 39.
The lower cable car, one of the most modern cable cars in Germany, starts at Kornmarkt in the old town and travels via the Castle station to Molkenkur. From there, one of the oldest electrically operated mountain railroads continues to the King’s Chair, the highest point in the city, at an altitude of over 567 meters.
NOTE:
From January 7 - March 28, 2025, the cable cars will be closed for the annual inspection. During this time, a bus will run every 30 minutes from Kornmarkt via the castle to Molkenkur station. You can reach the Königstuhl from Bismarckplatz on line 39.
