Schlöss

The funicular is some sort of a vehicle that runs on tracks along steep slopes, mostly shaped like a parallelogram, so that the passengers remain seated horizontally, even though the vehicle moves at angles close to 45 degrees. To reach Heidelberg Schlöss (Castle), we rode on one.

Heidleberg Schlöss built in the 13th century is now in its ruins. The only structures that are intact are the ones that have been renovated. The view from the castle was more impressive than the castle itself.

Another must not miss in the castle is the world's largest wine cask, some staggering size it had - 221,726 litres !!!

Old Heidelberg and the Old Bridge over the Neckar from the castle gardens

The castle from the Old bridge.

The friends of Diptarka weren't very good tourists but I will remember one of them, - a spontaneous PJ master.

That night, I had 5 guests at my place, and I was quite proud to be such an able host.