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Heidelberg, nestled along the Neckar River and shadowed by the ruins of its romantic castle, is a city that effortlessly blends historic charm with youthful energy. Home to Germany's oldest university, founded in 1386, the city is alive with academic vibrancy and cultural richness. Surrounded by forest & riverside setting and filled with vibrant eateries and traditional taverns, the city is a special place to visit.
Rugby Union was introduced to Germany in the 19th Century by Students who studied in Heidelberg. The City today remains a major rugby powerhouse in Germany.
Heidelberger Ruderklub (HRK 1872) was founded in 1872 and is the oldest German Rugby Club and one of the two pro-clubs in Germany. Today there are four Heidelberg Clubs competing in Rugby Bundesliga, the top level of German Rugby. These consist of HRK 1872, SC Neienheim, TSV Hand-Schuhsheim and RG Heidelberg - You won't be short of quality opposition!
Off the field, touring teams can enjoy Wine Tours of the beautiful Pfalz region or swing through the Forest at one of Germany's Premier Zip Line parks.
Transfer To Heidelberg following your flight to Frankfurt
Check In at the Meininger Hotel
Afternoon at Leisure sightseeing in Heidelberg
Walk to either HRK or RGH Rugby Clubs
Training Session and Dinner
Youth Groups to depart on a Night Watchman Tour of Heidelberg Altstadt
Breakfast at the Hotel
Explore the beautiful City of Heidelberg on Foot
Transfer To Local Rugby Club
TOUR MATCH ONE
Post Match Reception, Food & Hospitality
Watch your hosts 1st XV compete in the Bundesliga
Dinner at The Dubliner - Heidelberg's #1 Rugby Pub
Continental Breakfast
Transfer to Local Rugby Club for your Second Tour Match
TOUR MATCH TWO
Post Match Lunch & Hospitality
Transfer to Klettenwald Forest
High Ropes & Zip Lining
Return to Heidelberg
End of Tour Dinner at Vetters Brauhaus
After Breakfast, enjoy some sightseeing in Heidelberg
Check-Out of the Hotel
Return to Frankfurt
Flight Home
1. Visit to the Deutche Rugby-Sportmuseum
2. Pork Knuckle Dinner at Vetters Brauhaus
3. Fixtures at one of Heidelberg's Five Rugby Clubs
4. Zip Lining in the Kletterwald Forest
5. Wine Tours of the Pfalz Wine Region
