Heidelberger Herbst (Heidelberg Autumn)

In the heart of Heidelberg's Old Town on the last weekend in September, a varied program of festivities delights visitors. The artisans' and goods market along the main street, the popular flea market in the small alleys of the Old Town and on the banks of the Neckar River, as well as stalls with regional specialties invite more than 200 000 visitors every year to stroll and sample. Musical entertainment of various kinds is guaranteed thanks to serveral stages. The Old Town transforms into one big open-air concert. And this has been the case for over 50 years!
On Sunday, the Family Autumn in combination with Sunday shopping attracts young and old to enjoy the city center.

Opening hours Saturday
General: 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. (stalls from 10 a.m.)
Flea market: 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Opening hours Sunday
General: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Sunday shopping: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Traffic management and parking information

Important note:
The Old Town will be largely closed to traffic during the event. Driving into the Old Town is not recommended - please use parking facilities outside the Old Town and public transportation.

Parking space in the Old Town is very limited. Experience has shown that these parking garages in the Old Town fill up early: P0 Am Bismarckplatz, P5 Europäischer Hof, P6 Henschel (Kraus), P7 Kaufhof, P8 Kongresshaus (Stadthalle), P9 Am Theater, P10 Friedrich-Ebert-Platz, P11 University Library/Graben-,Sandgasse, P12 Kornmarkt/Schloss, P13 Karlsplatz/Rathaus, P14 ATOS Clinic.

Therefore, please use parking areas outside the city center and public transportation.
Suitable options (excerpt): P16 Nordbrückenkopf, P20 HIP – Heidelberg Innovation Park, P21 Heidelberg Congress Center, P22 Europaplatz (Bahnstadt), Neuer Messplatz (large parking lot), P+R Pfaffengrund/Wieblingen, S-Bahn station Kirchheim/Rohrbach (P+R), Tiergartenbad parking lot. Please note the parking information provided by the city of Heidelberg and the dynamic parking guidance system on site.

Public transportation recommendations:

- Bismarckplatz: approx. 100 m to the event area

- S-Bahn station Heidelberg-Altstadt: approx. 600 m to the event area

- Heidelberg main station: numerous trams and buses directly to the city center.

Recommendation:
Avoid the entire event area by car and follow the signposted P+R routes as well as the parking guidance system – this will make your arrival more relaxed and keep the city center more accessible for everyone.