Studentenkarzer

Museum · Heidelberg

Studentenkarzer

Museum · Heidelberg

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Augustinergasse 2, 69117 Heidelberg, Germany

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Highlights

Historic student prison known for its graffiti and student writings  

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Augustinergasse 2, 69117 Heidelberg, Germany Get directions

uni-heidelberg.de
@uniheidelberg

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Augustinergasse 2, 69117 Heidelberg, Germany Get directions

+49 6221 5412815
uni-heidelberg.de
@uniheidelberg
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@UniHeidelberg

Features

crowd family friendly
wheelchair accessible parking lot
wheelchair accessible entrance

Last updated

Oct 9, 2025

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Heather Miller

Google
Loved this quirky site. It has been really well preserved and although there aren't many rooms to look in, you can check out other areas of the university and it's history to make it a decent visit. Quite a few Nobel Peace Prizes as well as significant scientific discoveries have come out of the University of Heidelberg.

ZinBok YN

Google
Nice place to feel the mood of the students at late 1890s and early 1900s. There are almost no explanations - the pictures and German poems, comments with jokes, sarcasm, and resentment are the contents that attracts you. If you don't understand German, no problem - take your smartphone and translate the german writings into your native language using google translation. And maybe remembering how you felt when you were in collage may help understanding the context. However, I believe people would appreciate if any explanations or pamphlets exist in other languages.

Patrick Merlevede

Google
This student prison is famous for it's graffiti - you visit it together with the university museum. The museum itself describes the history of the university, which is the oldest one Germany. But understanding all the texts might be a challenge if you don't know enough German.

Arnaud Thaler

Google
Well worth the 6 euros (or 4 on a Monday) to enter. Only a couple of rooms, but interesting insight into the past life of Heidelberg students.

Lok Bun Yau

Google
Interesting and uncomplicating entry. Visiting time approx 20 minutes. English introductions and Infos partially available. Please dont touch the wall in order to preserve the art!

Debra Beard-Bader

Google
A total joy! These establishments need to be immediately brought to the USA.

Mark Lee

Google
Little to see if u can’t really read German. I wouldn’t pay to visit but went there because I had the tourist pass. However it’s nice that the city preserves such unique heritage

Linzi

Google
The place was fairly small and close to all the main attractions. There were graffiti all overall the wall that seemed to be related to politics. There were not a lot information in the place though.