Learn German in Heidelberg
The city of Heidelberg is located within the state of Baden-Wurttemberg in Germany. Heidelberg sits on the River Neckar and it actually joins the River Rhine at Mannheim. Read about studying German in Heidelberg and view our list of participating schools below. For more information about the city, see the 'Quick Facts' column to the right of the page.
Studying German in Heidelberg
Heidelberg is a city with numerous attractions and plenty of sights to see. The city's landscape is dominated by the elevated Heidelberg castle ruins that sit nestled in the trees of the Odenwald mountain range. The castle has been slightly rebuilt since its demolition during the 17th and 18th centuries.
Visitors can reach the Heidelberg castle via a railway it is such an impressive ruin to observe mainly because it was constructed in a gothic style. The panoramic view back over the city is spectacular.
There are cruises to be taken on the River Neckar offering a relaxing way of viewing the city, the trips last several hours. If you are feeling more energetic then you could take part in a walking tour of the city a lot of the main sights can be seen within a few hours on foot.
Heidelberg is the perfect setting to learn the German language. The city is steeped in history and surrounded by beauty with the Heidelberg castle and the glorious Odenwald mountain range. The locals are friendly and will do their best to make you feel at home.
German Schools in Heidelberg
School info: The F + U Academy of Languages Heidelberg offer various courses to suit most requirements. There are various options of accommodation available to students including the academy's halls of residence, apartments and private accommodation living as part of a German family.