点评:Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof is a central hub in one of Germany's most picturesque cities, and I love how low-key this smaller-scale train station is. It's not overwhelming but seems to always be bustling with travelers, and it surprisingly can be a bit difficult to navigate (especially if you're in a hurry or late to catch a train -- so allow some extra time)!
The station is modern and a bit cold except for the really rad piece of modern artwork hanging in the main lobby. It's worth a stop to admire and to snap a quick photo if you have the time. There are a handful of places to grab food and drinks for your train ride, and there is plenty of seating if you have to wait for your platform. Stairs are plentiful, but there are elevators to the platforms that are nice if you are traveling with a bunch of bags or require ADA assistance.
The exterior architecture is cold and boring, as is the case with most stations across Germany. I was surprised at how many bicycles were parked out front, it totally looked like Amsterdam with all the bikes! Since this is a University town, I guess it shouldn't be much of a surprise that getting around on two wheels would be a very popular mode of transport.
It's pretty easy to get to several hotels nearby, but the the historic Altstadt (Old Town) may technically be within walking distance (it's a good 35 to 40 minute walk), but I wouldn't venture that far with luggage. There's a very clean, safe, and efficient local tram that will take you most places in the city for a few Euros, and it runs directly to and from the station.
The station operates as a regional hub, so it's easy to connect to most places throughout the country. There are regional and long-distance routes that run here, including Deutsche Bahn's ICE services and other high speed access to cities like Mannheim, Frankfurt, Cologne, and Stuttgart.
翻译:海德堡中央火车站是德国最美丽的城市之一的中心枢纽,我喜欢这个小型火车站的低调。它并不拥挤,但似乎总是挤满了旅客,令人惊讶的是,它有点难以导航(特别是如果你赶时间或赶不上火车——所以要留出一些额外的时间)!
除了挂在主大厅的一件非常酷的现代艺术品外,这个车站很现代,有点冷。如果你有时间,值得停下来欣赏并快速拍照。这里有一些地方可以为你在火车上买食物和饮料,如果你需要等待站台,这里也有很多座位。楼梯很多,但也有通往站台的电梯,如果你带着一堆行李旅行或需要 ADA 协助,电梯会很不错。
外部建筑冷酷无趣,德国大多数车站都是这样。我很惊讶地发现前面停放着这么多自行车,这里看起来完全就像阿姆斯特丹一样,到处都是自行车!由于这是一座大学城,我想骑两轮车出行会成为一种非常受欢迎的交通方式也就不足为奇了。
很容易到达附近的几家酒店,但历史悠久的 Altstadt(老城区)可能在步行距离内(步行 35 到 40 分钟),但我不会带着行李走那么远。这里有一辆非常干净、安全、高效的当地有轨电车,只需几欧元就可以带您到达城市的大部分地方,而且它直接往返于车站。
该站作为区域枢纽运营,因此很容易连接到全国大部分地方。这里有区域和长途路线,包括德国铁路的 ICE 服务以及通往曼海姆、法兰克福、科隆和斯图加特等城市的其他高速通道。