The first Celts settled in the area of Handschuhsheim as early as 500 BC, and the village of "Handschuhsheim" was first mentioned in 765.
With over 17,000 inhabitants, it is the most populous district.
Those who live in Handschuhsheim enjoy the mix of urban and natural living as well as the diverse neighbourhood life with numerous clubs and festivals. A visit is always worthwhile, as the Tiefburg, the Handschuhsheimer Feld as well as the Thingstätte and the Michaelskloster on the Heiligenberg are popular destinations for locals and visitors from all over the world. One minute you're standing at the traffic lights and five minutes later you're already in the dense forest on the ascent up the Heiligenberg. Handschuhsheim has the flair of a small town within the city and yet is directly connected to the other neighbourhoods.
Highlights:
Tiefburg castle
Handschuhsheim field
Heiligenberg (forest tavern, Thingstätte, St Michael's basilica, St Stephen's monastery, viewing tower)
St Vitus Church (oldest church in Heidelberg)
