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Growing up in Heidelberg in the 70s & 80s

You turn around once and realize that half a century has passed since your childhood and youth in Heidelberg. Everyone remembers the tram on Hauptstraße, Horten at Bismarckplatz, or the “Knoblauch” café on Sofienstraße. Summers meant going to the Thermalbad or “Tiergarten” pool, eating homemade sandwiches from Tupperware boxes. In 1978, John Travolta danced across the screen at the Schloss cinema – and soon we were dancing too, taught by Nuzinger in Endemannstraße. The 80s often brought the end of school, the beginning of an apprenticeship or university. And shoulder pads, huge sunglasses, perms for girls and boys, the first car, the first apartment... Suddenly, it’s all back again as if it were yesterday.

Publ. October 2025, pre-order available || 64 pages || stitched hardcover
ISBN: 978-3-8313-3549-7

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Travel Guide
Heidelberg on Foot

Discover Heidelberg’s highlights on 10 relaxed walks

On 10 relaxing walks, “Heidelberg on Foot” takes you through the picturesque old town, along the Philosopher's Path, or up to the Königstuhl on the mountain railway. Whether high up to the world-famous Heidelberg Castle, to Germany's oldest university, or to long-established shops and boutiques.

Includes routes for visitors with limited mobility as well as a QueerTour tracing Heidelberg’s LGBTQ+ history.

4th Edition / 2023 || 176 pages || Paperback
ISBN: 978-3-95542-453-4

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Photo Book
Heidelberg – Pictures That Tell Stories

Looking at Heidelberg's transformation, it is worth taking a photographic look at the city's districts in addition to the world-famous castle ruins, the Old Bridge with its striking gate, and the dreamy alleys of the old town. Neuenheim, Handschuhsheim, Rohrbach, Wieblingen—all of these incorporated towns were mentioned in historical documents earlier than “Heydelberg” itself.

Bergheim, Kirchheim, Weststadt, and the climatic health resort of Ziegelhausen are just as much a part of the city as the newer districts of Pfaffengrund, Boxberg, and Emmertsgrund. The historical photos tell the story of Heidelberg—from changes in the cityscape to the everyday lives of its people.

September 2013 || 72 pages || Format: 24.5 × 22.8 cm || Stitched hardcover || Numerous b/w photos
ISBN: 978-3-8313-2259-6

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Alla hopp!

Stories and anecdotes from Heidelberg

Alla hopp! When this phrase is uttered, the matter has already been settled. Then the decision has been made, there is no more dithering or chattering, and it's time to get down to business in Heidelberg and the Palatinate.

Do you remember the singing train driver from Pfaffengrund? Have you ever heard that kisses go on journeys? Do you know the Heidelberg Figaro?

2013 || 80 pages || Stitched hardcover || Numerous b/w photos
ISBN: 978-3-8313-2212-1

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