CrossBinge
Explore CrossBinge →
Heidi adaptations: books & films
Every version of Heidi — the books & films, compared across media.
Johanna Spyri's Heidi tells the story of a young Swiss orphan girl who comes to live with her grandfather in the Alpine pastures, finding belonging and joy in that mountain world — only to have it taken from her. That same story of a child uprooted from the peaks she loves has crossed from page to screen, giving each medium its own way into her world.
Heidi films
Heidi books
Frequently asked
Is Heidi based on a book?
Yes. Heidi originates as a Swiss novel by Johanna Spyri, following a young orphan girl who goes to live with her grandfather in the Alps. It is one of the most widely read children's classics.
How many versions of Heidi are there?
This page features two versions: Spyri's original novel Heidi and the 2015 film Heidi, which tells the same story of an orphan girl torn between mountain life and a wealthy city household in Frankfurt.
Which Heidi adaptation should I start with?
Start with Spyri's original novel Heidi for the complete classic story. If you prefer a visual retelling, the 2015 film Heidi covers the same arc from the Alps to Frankfurt and back.