Heidelberg Thingstatte
Thingstätte
This Nazi-built amphitheater was constructed on a sacred mountain site used by various German cults.

📜 Open-air theatre on Heiligenberg, built during the Third Reich for the Thingspiel movement.
🔍 Now a public park, it holds historical significance with Celtic and Roman roots.

Why Go

🏛️ Explore a unique Nazi-built amphitheater.
🏞️ Enjoy scenic views from Heiligenberg (Holy Mountain).
🚶 Visit a site integrated with ancient Celtic and Roman ruins.
🌳 Relax in a historically rich public park.

Why Avoid

🚌 Weekdays require a 1.7-mile walk uphill as Bus 33 only serves the park on weekends.
🔌 Lack of modern services limits its use for performances.
⚠️ Unsettling historical context related to Nazi propaganda.

Tips

🗓️ Plan your visit for weekends for convenient bus access.
🗺️ Explore nearby Roman temple ruins and the mysterious Heidenloch.

Cost

💰 Free to visit.

Hours

🕒 Open to the public.

Last updated 8 days ago

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