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Automuseum Dr. Carl Benz
Intimate museum in Carl Benz's last factory in Ladenburg, displaying pioneering Benz vehicles in the very halls where the inventor of the automobile worked until 1929.
0 km · about 5 min drive
Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany · Europe
Ladenburg works well as a base: 5 minutes from Heddesheim, 36km from Deutsche Weinstraße.
Ladenburg is a town located in Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany. With a population of 11,479, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Ladenburg sits in Germany, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Berlin time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Ladenburg to your route.
Ladenburg (German pronunciation: [ˈlaːdn̩ˌbʊʁk] ) is a town in northwestern Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It lies on the right bank of the river Neckar, 10 km (6 mi) northwest of Heidelberg and 10 km (6 mi) east of Mannheim.
The town's history goes back to the Celtic and Roman Ages, when it was called Lopodunum. EmperorRead more
Trajan elevated it to city status ('civitas') in 98 AD. The historic old town and its Fachwerkhäuser date back to the Late Middle Ages when Ladenburg was the capital of the Prince-Bishopric of Worms. Famous residents include Carl Benz, inventor of the first automobile. The Bertha Benz Memorial Route, named after Carl's wife Bertha, runs through the town.
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Ladenburg is located in Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 49.4731 latitude, 8.6090 longitude.
Ladenburg has a population of approximately 11,479 people, making it a town in Germany.
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ADAC roadside assistance: +49 89 22 22 22. No general speed limit on some autobahn sections but advisory 130 km/h.
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Intimate museum in Carl Benz's last factory in Ladenburg, displaying pioneering Benz vehicles in the very halls where the inventor of the automobile worked until 1929.
0 km · about 5 min drive
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