The Hotel Perkeo got it’s name from the famous court jester, the dwarf Perkeo, who lived in Heidelberg Castle in the 18th century. He was the guardian of the Big Barrel (capacity 221 726 litres) and well known for never refusing a glass of wine (per que no? – Why not?). Legend says that he died after drinking a glass of water.

 

Facade under protection of historical monuments