Deutsch-Amerikanisches Institut Heidelberg, Cultural institute in Heidelberg, Germany.

The Deutsch-Amerikanisches Institut Heidelberg occupies a building at Sofienstraße 12, where it has been since 1951. Its library holds over 25,000 books and is the only public English-language library in the Rhine-Neckar region. The institute hosts events in university rooms and runs festivals such as Geist Heidelberg and the Heidelberger Klavierwoche.

The institute was established after World War II to strengthen relations between Germany and America. This founding purpose has shaped its work for decades and its role in Heidelberg's international education landscape.

The institute shapes cultural life in Heidelberg through regular film screenings, readings, and discussions that bridge German and English speakers. Visitors encounter people from both cultures exploring literature, film, and social topics together.

The location is centrally situated and easily walkable, with regular hours for classes and events. Visitors should check the current program in advance since many activities have varying schedules.

On 15 May 1969, the artists Christo and Jeanne-Claude wrapped the institute in over 1,900 metres of white fabric; the action was organised by the Heidelberg poster artist and lawyer Klaus Staeck and damaged the building's slate roof. The library holds more than 25,000 books and is the only public English-language library in the Rhine-Neckar region.