September 24, 2024
Heidelberg is an amazingly beautiful city. For a population of 150,000 they have kept its beautiful baroque Old Town & a fairy-tale castle overlooking the town.
The castle is home to the world's largest wine barrel, a 250-year-old vat shaped from 130 oak trees that once held 50,000 gallons of wine - although the story holds that it did consistently leak.
Heidelberg was left in ruins by the French troops under the command of Louis XIV. It was totally rebuilt during the 18th century with picturesque cobblestone streets lined with half-timbered houses and baroque buildings in Old Town.
Heidelberg University, founded in 1386, is Germany's oldest university. Alumni include 56 Nobel laureates, statesmen, artists and scientists. The university brings 40,000 students to the town. Viking arranged for us to have lunch with students attending the university to talk about their experiences, views, and thoughts.
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