Description

Where would an Electoral court be without food and drinks? The question about the drinking becomes clear in view of the Great Barrel. The water came from different wells. The well opposite Ruprecht's Building is worth mentioning: its arcades are of grey granite, thus contrasting with the prevailing red sandstone. Tradition says these pillars stem from Charlemagne's then ruined Ingelheim castle and are actually of Roman origin.

The economical buildings date back to Ludwig V. (1508-1544) and are to be found in the south-easterly corner. The victuals were stored in different cellars under the broad outside stairs. The bakery house is still preserved, but the main kitchen near the Herb Tower has seriously suffered in the course of the War of Succession: where once the kitchen stove stood, nowadays the sun shines through.

Admission Courtyard:
(2 EUR) per person; (1 EUR) concession; Heidelberg-Card holders free.