Gasthof zum Roten Ochsen, Heidelberg

The Gasthof zum Roten Ochsen spans two connected buildings with wooden beams, traditional furnishings, and numerous photographs covering its walls.

Built in 1703, the establishment became a student restaurant when the Spengel family purchased and merged two separate buildings for 11,300 guilders in 1839.

The restaurant maintains records of student life since 1839, with the University of Heidelberg archiving its extensive collection of photographs and documents.

Located at Hauptstraße 217, the restaurant accepts reservations by phone at +49 6221 20977 and serves traditional German dishes with live piano music.

The guest book contains signatures from notable visitors including Mark Twain, Marilyn Monroe, John Wayne, and Mamie Eisenhower throughout its history.

Location: Heidelberg

Address: Hauptstraße 217, 69117 Heidelberg

Phone: +49622120977

Website: http://roterochsen.de

GPS coordinates: 49.41278,8.71347

Latest update: March 4, 2025 08:37