With prize money totaling 40,000 euros, the Heidelberger Frühling Wettbewerb "Das Lied" is one of the most highly endowed competitions of its kind. In addition to the prize money and special prizes, concerts are also arranged with international partners.

1st prize: 15,000 euros

2nd prize: 10,000 euros

3rd prize: 7 ,500 euros

Audience Award/Online Voting (end of 2nd round): 2 ,500 Euro, donated by the Freundeskreis Heidelberger Frühling

Prize for Lied Pianist: 5 ,000 euros, donated by Christa Tonnecker, Heidelberg

Special prize SWR2: Production of a studio recording with 1st prize winner

Special prize Schott Music: The publisher donates various sheet music prizes

and other special prizes

All prizes will only be awarded if suitable prize winners can be found. The prizes can also be awarded among several participants.