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Heidelberg
Heidelberg is a jewel among German travel destinations. Heidelberg has retained its baroque charm of narrow streets, picturesque houses and of course the world-famous Schloss. It is home to the oldest university in Germany.
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- German
Language
German - Time zones
UTC+1
UTC+1 (UTC+2 in summer)- Power plugs
- Type C/F
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Type C, F · 230 V - Getting around
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Drive on the right
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Baden-Württemberg, Germany · Population: 156K · Calling code: +49
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