05 Feb 2025
Okay, where do I begin? Besides the usual—he’s punctual, attentive, professional, knowledgeable, and detail-oriented—Manfred is so much more than that.
True to his tagline, he really is a friend in Heidelberg—not just to his clients but to everyone in the city! His charisma and genuine nature make him friends with local shop owners, store workers, and even strangers in cafés. When you’re with Manfred, you don’t just visit Heidelberg; you feel like part of the community.
Instead of simply enjoying Germany’s famous beer, sausages, old towns, castles, and churches, Manfred gives you an experience of what it’s like to truly live in Germany—becoming part of the Heidelberg community, befriending locals, and eating what they eat every day.
Manfred takes the time to get to know his clients and tailors every experience to them, rather than just taking them to the usual touristy spots. Traveling with Manfred feels like a treasure hunt. Depending on what “treasures” you’re looking for—whether it’s shopping for local cooking ingredients to take home, purchasing specific supplements for a family member, breaking the stereotype that “Germans eat sausages every day,” or finding the spots that inspired The Ring of the Nibelung and The Völsunga Saga—Manfred is the perfect guide to embark on those missions with you.
I’ve met many excellent guides, but if you’re looking for more than just a checklist of the “top ten places to visit in Heidelberg,” Manfred is the friend who will show you the city as if you’ve lived there.