New record.....

The city of Heidelberg has had as may visitors as never before.
The number of overnight-stays is with 963.513 about 1,2% higher than in the 2006.

Stadt Heidelberg erzielt neuen Tourismusrekord
Die Stadt Heidelberg hat im vergangenen Jahr einen neuen Tourismusrekord erzielt. Die Zahl der Übernachtungen kletterte 2007 im Vergleich zum Vorjahr um 1,2 Prozent auf 963 513.
Damit ist das bisherige Fußball-Weltmeisterschafts-Rekordjahr 2006 übertroffen worden. Die Steigerung sei vor allem auf Besucher aus Deutschland, den Niederlanden, Spanien und der Schweiz zurückzuführen, hieß es.

Heidelberg Spring Festival

Heidelberg Spring Festival
from March 23rd to April 25th

Sa. 29.03. Eröffnungskonzert Heidelberger Frühling 2008
So. 30.03. Literatur und Musik 1: "Musik im Faust - Faust in der Musik"
So. 30.03. Klavierabend Rafal Blechacz
Mo. 31.03. Forum junger Künstler: Morgenstern Trio
Di. 01.04. forum junger künstler: Violoncello-Abend Johannes Moser
Mi. 02.04. Liederabend Annette Dasch
Do. 03.04. Heidelberger atelier 3. bis 6. april 08
Do. 03.04. Heidelberger atelier: eröffnungskonzert (konzert 1)
Fr. 04.04. Heidelberger atelier: konzert 2
Fr. 04.04. Heidelberger atelier: Tagesprogramm 04.04.08
Sa. 05.04. Heidelberger atelier: konzert 3
Sa. 05.04. Klavierabend martin stadtfeld
So. 06.04. Heidelberger atelier: finale (konzert 4)
So. 06.04. Literatur und musik 2: "ich möchte lachen vor todesschmerz"
So. 06.04. SAP Sinfonieorchester & Audi Bläserphilharmonie
Di. 08.04. Trio jean paul
Mi. 09.04. Forum junger künstler: klavierabend clemens berg
Mi. 09.04. Violinabend arabella steinbacher
Do. 10.04. Streichquartettfest: eröffnungskonzert
Fr. 11.04. Streichquartettfest: streichquartett plus
Sa. 12.04. Streichquartettfest: Nachtkonzert Zwischentöne
So. 13.04. Streichquartettfest finale
So. 13.04. Murray perahia und academy of st. martin in the fields
Di. 15.04. Forum junger künstler: tecchler trio
Mi. 16.04. Forum junger künstler: liederabend nikolay borchev
Do. 17.04. Violoncello-abend david geringas
Fr. 18.04. Beni Schmid Obsession – „Classic Impro“
Fr. 18.04. il giardino armonico mit Giovanni Antonini
Sa. 19.04. Schulprojekt "ohren auf!"
Sa. 19.04. Orgelkonzert „fin de siècle"
Sa. 19.04. Klavierabend fazıl say
So. 20.04. Literatur und musik 3: „heinrich heines zwischentöne...“
Di. 22.04. Forum junger künstler: violoncello-abend marie-elisabeth hecker
Di. 22.04. Masterclass mit Thomas Hampson 22. bis 25. april 08
Mi. 23.04. Forum Junger Künstler: Klavierabend Francesco Piemontesi
Mi. 23.04. Philharmonisches Orchester Heidelberg
Do. 24.04. Liederabend Thomas Hampson
Fr. 25.04. Abschlusskonzert City of Birmingham symphony orchestra
Get your tickets/informations : 06221-1422 422

Some historical facts:

It was Prince Elector Ruprecht III (1398 - 1410) who had erect the first representative building as a regal residence in the inner courtyard. The exterior of the building, divided into a ground floor made of stone and framework upper levels, seems quite unpretentious today.

Another regal building is located opposite to the Ruprecht Building: the Fountain Hall. Prince Elector Philipp (1476 - 1508) is said to have arranged the transfer of the hall’s columns from a decayed palace of Charlemagne to Heidelberg. The Prince Electors of the 16th and 17th century turned the fortress into a castle and added two representative palace buildings to the complex.

Another regal building is located opposite to the Ruprecht Building: the Fountain Hall. Prince Elector Philipp (1476 - 1508) is said to have arranged the transfer of the hall’s columns from a decayed palace of Charlemagne to Heidelberg. The Prince Electors of the 16th and 17th century turned the fortress into a castle and added two representative palace buildings to the complex.

The two dominant buildings at the eastern and northern side of the courtyard were erected during the rule of Ottheinrich (1556 - 1559) and Friedrich IV (1583 - 1610). Today, they are considered to be two of the most important buildings in German architectural history.
Under Friedrich V (1613 - 1619), the main building of the westside was erected, the so called "English Building". The Castle and its garden were destroyed, however, during the 30 Years' War. Later, it was rebuilt by Prince Elector Karl Ludwig (1649 - 1680), only to be destroyed once again by French troops. Prince Elector Karl Theodor who resided in Schwetzingen tried to restore the castle to make it inhabitable once again, but in vain.

Lightning struck the Castle in 1764. In the centuries that followed, the Castle was misused as a quarry - castle stones helped to build new houses in Heidelberg. This was stopped in 1800 by Count Charles de Graimberg who made any effort he could to preserve the Heidelberg Castle. In spite of its Gothic interior, it was not before 1934, that the King’s Hall was added.

Before the Thirty Years War, contemporaries considered the Castle Gardens ("Hortus Palatinus") as being the "Eighth Wonder of the World."

Heidelberg Impressions

Now its fixed.
The Moevenpick Company is the new restaurant at the Heidelberg Castle.
After 15 years, Mr. Schoenmehls concept was not first choice at the Castles admin anymore.
Some may say it´s time for a change, some may not.
On Feb. 09th we will have our first celebration at the new Moevenpick Castles Restaurant.


Look here for more details:
http://www.wedding-in-heidelberg.com/
or
http://www.moevenpick-heidelberg.de/

or contact us at : daniel@wedding-in-heidelberg.com

August 8th 2008

8th August 2008 ) 08/08/08

is this the day you want to get married ?
OK its easy to remember for the men , but....
Isn´t it much more important that your wedding is absolutely perfect ?
That every single detail is the way you want it ?
Or that your partnership will be strong enough.

We still have capacities for this day
check our packages here : http://www.wedding-in-heidelberg.com/