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Lauffen am Neckar

Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany · Europe

About Lauffen am Neckar

Lauffen am Neckar works well as a base: 5 minutes from Talheim, 20km from Ludwigsburg Residential Palace.

Lauffen am Neckar is a town located in Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany. With a population of 11,068, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Lauffen am Neckar 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 Lauffen am Neckar to your route.

About Lauffen am Neckar

Lauffen am Neckar (German pronunciation: [ˌlaʊfn̩ ʔam ˈnɛkaʁ] , lit. 'Lauffen on the Neckar') or simply Lauffen is a town in the district of Heilbronn, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It is on the river Neckar, 9 kilometres (6 miles) southwest of Heilbronn. The town is famous as the birthplace of the poet Friedrich

Read more Hölderlin and for its quality wines – in particular the "Lauffener Katzenbeißer Schwarzriesling".

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Where is Lauffen am Neckar located?

Lauffen am Neckar is located in Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 49.0734 latitude, 9.1457 longitude.

What is the population of Lauffen am Neckar?

Lauffen am Neckar has a population of approximately 11,068 people, making it a town in Germany.

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Quick Information

Population
11,068
Continent
Europe
Country
Germany
Region
Baden-Wurttemberg
Timezone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
49.0734, 9.1457

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Germany

Police
110
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

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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Worth the detour from Lauffen am Neckar

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Erlebnispark Tripsdrill

Charming Swabian-themed park near Stuttgart combining traditional German culture with exciting rides and a wildlife park.

8 km · about 15 min drive

museum

Deutsches Zweirad- und NSU-Museum

Four floors of two-wheel history in Neckarsulm's Deutschordensschloss, from wooden draisines to NSU's record-breaking streamliners, in the town that was briefly the world's largest motorcycle maker.

14 km · about 25 min drive

castle

Ludwigsburg Residential Palace

One of Europe's largest baroque palaces dazzles with 452 rooms and vast 'Blooming Baroque' gardens north of Stuttgart.

20 km · about 25 min drive

museum

Technik Museum Sinsheim

Massive technology museum with Concorde and Tu-144 jets on the roof plus hundreds of classic cars and Formula 1 racers.

26 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Maulbronn Monastery

The best-preserved medieval Cistercian monastery complex north of the Alps, a tranquil UNESCO ensemble of Gothic cloisters.

26 km · about 30 min drive

museum

Porsche Museum

A striking modernist building showcasing over 80 vehicles tracing Porsche's legendary sports car and racing heritage.

27 km · about 30 min drive

cafe

Motorworld Stuttgart

A spectacular automotive experience centre in a former airport with classic car dealers, workshops, restaurants, and a boutique hotel.

28 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Wilhelma Zoo and Botanical Garden

Stuttgart's combined zoological-botanical garden in a historic Moorish palace complex with over 11,000 animals.

30 km · about 35 min drive

Driving roads near Lauffen am Neckar

  • 35 kmSolituderennenA 11.4km road circuit through the forest west of Stuttgart that drew 300,000 spectators to Grand Prix races in the 1960s. The public roads still run the old lap past Schloss Solitude, and the course is entirely drivable today.
  • 40 kmKochertal ViaductEurope's tallest road bridge by pillar height carries the A6 some 185 m above the Kocher valley near Geislingen.
  • 76 kmDeutsche WeinstraßeGermany's oldest wine route winds 85 km past vineyards, almond blossoms and half-timbered villages through the Palatinate.

Driving in Germany

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.78/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

April to October

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