What if, on your next language study trip to Germany with LEC, you stopped off in Heidelberg? Here’s a quick look at this picturesque city in the German countryside!
Heidelberg, a city with a population of 150,000
If you want a chance to visit Heidelberg during your next language study trip to Germany, you’ll want to head to the state of Baden-Württemberg . The city is one of the main population centers in this region bordering France and Switzerland, alongside Stuttgart, Karlsruhe, Ulm, and Baden-Baden. In 2013, Heidelberg was home to approximately 150,000 residents—roughly the same as a city like Dijon on this side of the Rhine.
Heidelberg Castle, an iconic landmark of the German landscape
A premier tourist destination where you can improve your German during a language study trip to Germany while discovering the region’s rich culture, Heidelberg enjoys international renown primarily due to its castle. Known locally as the Heidelberger Schloss, it has overlooked the city since the 13th century. From the city, the view of this iconic German landmark, the Neckar River, and the lush surrounding greenery is sure to leave a lasting impression on everyone…
Heidelberg, a city of Nobel laureates?
Heidelberg is also famous for having been one of the centers of the Protestant Reformation. It was here that Martin Luther, the leading figure of Protestantism, settled in the late 1510s. To fully pay tribute to the city, we should also mention its exceptional botanical garden, its famous Palatinate Museum, and its university, founded in 1386. The university can boast of having welcomed, among its students and faculty, numerous Nobel laureates:
- in physics
- in chemistry
- literature
- for peace
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