Heidelberger Herbst Foto © Tobis Schwerdt The 54th “Heidelberger Herbst” Old Town Festival
Two days long from 27 & 28 September 2025
As temperatures drop in the fall, anticipation rises for the region’s biggest event: the Heidelberg Autumn Festival “Heidelberger Herbst“ on 27 and 28 September 2025
Along the Hauptstraße, in the side streets, and around the Old Bridge, visitors will find a vibrant mix of attractions: traditional flea markets, art and craft stalls, and plenty of chances to discover unique treasures while browsing. Live music fills the streets with performances on multiple stages, and the popular medieval market is once again an integral part of the program.
Food lovers can look forward to a wide selection of regional specialties, perfect for tasting and enjoying.
A special highlight is Family Sunday: while younger visitors enjoy a varied children’s program, the open-shopping Sunday gives adults a relaxed opportunity to explore Heidelberg’s shops.
The official start of the 54th Heidelberg Autumn by Lord Mayor Eckart Würzner traditionally takes place with the tapping of the keg beer at 11 a.m. on the market square. Guests can expect a colorful music and entertainment program on eleven stages throughout Heidelberg’s Old Town, plenty of culinary delights and great ideas at the arts and crafts, goods and flea market. The “Autumn Sunday” in combination with the Shopping Sunday offers lots of action and shopping fun, especially for families.
Markets and cultural program
Saturday, September 27, 2025
The Heidelberg Autumn attracts over 200,000 visitors to Heidelberg every year © Heidelberg Marketing, photo Tobias Schwerdt
Traditionally set up flea market stalls along the main street, in the side alleyways and on the Old Bridge, art and goods traders will be inviting visitors to discover one or two treasures while rummaging around. Great live acts on numerous stages provide musical entertainment and an exuberant atmosphere well into the night.
The well-known Heidelberg Autumn Flea Market in the southern Old Town (Merianstraße and Kettengasse) and in the northern Old Town (Dreikönigstraße, Obere Neckarstraße, Lauerstraße, Neckarstaden and am Brückentor) invites all hunters and (bargain) collectors to browse extensively from 7 am to 7 pm.
The residents’ flea market, which also takes place in Neugasse, Landfriedstrasse, Ingrimstrasse, Mittelbadgasse, Bienenstrasse, Untere Neckarstrasse, Untere Strasse and Große Mantelgasse from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., has proven its worth. In the inner courtyard of the Theodor-Heuss-Schule there will be the popular flea market for children up to the age of 15 from 6.30 am – 6 pm.
Along the main street, the arts and crafts and goods market is open from 10 am to 11 pm and offers an attractive setting for a leisurely stroll through Heidelberg’s popular shopping mile.
An additional arts and crafts and museum flea market takes place from 9 – 5 p.m. in the courtyard of the Kurpfälzisches Museum (Hauptstraße 97).
For all those who want to take a break from the hustle and bustle of the Heidelberg Autumn, the Altstadt senior center at Marstallstraße 13 offers a cozy café oasis with homemade cakes, waffles and coffee from 2 – 5 pm. There will also be a small jewelry flea market.
Sunday, September 28, 2025
Traditionally, the “Heidelberg City Eight”, the rowing competition between the two Heidelberg rowing clubs, will be held from 11.30 am. The start and award ceremony will take place on the Neckar meadows in front of the HRK boathouse.
In addition to the many attractions of “Autumn Sunday”, “Shopping Sunday” will also take place. The participating, individual and autumnally decorated stores, especially in the side streets, invite you to stroll, stroll and, of course, shop from 1 – 6 pm. An entertaining mix of experiences with special hands-on activities and attractive offers awaits locals and visitors. Numerous activities for children and a tasty culinary offer will turn Sunday into a family experience. Detailed information on Shopping Sunday can be found in the Pro Heidelberg campaign flyer and at www.proheidelberg.de.
Heidelberg Herbst © Heidelberg Marketing foto Tobias Schwerdt Stage program on the squares
Saturday, September 27, 2025
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Kornmarkt, Heidelberger Herbst (c) Heidelberg Marketing, Foto L.a. Gallo.
Sunday, 28 September 2025
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Children’s program
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General information material
All current information on the individual program items and activities is available at www.heidelberg-marketing.de. As in previous years, the Heidelberg4you social media channels provide information about the cultural and stage program.
Traffic and parking
There are currently construction-related disruptions in several places in the Heidelberg city area and on the Deutsche Bahn routes. Please inform yourself in good time before your arrival to avoid any inconvenience and follow the information and detour signs on site.
Visitors are requested to travel by public transport or to avoid the city center area. Both Heidelberg main station and the Altstadt S-Bahn station (near Karlstorbahnhof) can be used to get to the event by S-Bahn. While several streetcar and bus lines run from the main station to the event area at special intervals, the event area is within walking distance from the Altstadt S-Bahn station.
Parking facilities in the city center are very limited. Visitors who still wish to travel by car are advised to use the parking spaces designated for the event at Messplatz in Kirchheimer Weg (free of charge) and at the University Hospital in Neuenheimer Feld (subject to a charge).
Replacement parking spaces for people with disabilities will be set up for the weekend of the event: Untere Neckarstraße at Krahnenplatz and on the B37, below the Old Bridge.
Visitors and residents are also requested to park their bicycles in the designated bicycle stands in all event areas. In the run-up to the event, previously marked bicycle stands will be dismantled.