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Ludwigshafen am Rhein

Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany · Europe

About Ludwigshafen am Rhein

Ludwigshafen am Rhein works well as a base: 5 minutes from Gartenstadt, 27km from Deutsche Weinstraße.

Ludwigshafen am Rhein is a city located in Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany. With a population of 163,196, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Ludwigshafen am Rhein 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 Ludwigshafen am Rhein to your route.

About Ludwigshafen am Rhein

The University of Applied Sciences Ludwigshafen (German: Hochschule Ludwigshafen) is a public university located in Ludwigshafen, Germany. It was founded in 1965 as Higher School of Commerce Ludwigshafen. In 1971 it became part of the University of Applied Sciences Rhineland Palatinate, which split up into seven

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Where is Ludwigshafen am Rhein located?

Ludwigshafen am Rhein is located in Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 49.4812 latitude, 8.4464 longitude.

What is the population of Ludwigshafen am Rhein?

Ludwigshafen am Rhein has a population of approximately 163,196 people, making it a city in Germany.

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Quick Information

Population
163,196
Continent
Europe
Country
Germany
Region
Rheinland-Pfalz
Timezone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
49.4812, 8.4464

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 Ludwigshafen am Rhein

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

museum

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.

12 km · about 20 min drive

cathedral

Speyer Cathedral

The world's largest surviving Romanesque church, this imperial cathedral holds the tombs of eight German emperors and kings.

18 km · about 20 min drive

museum

Technik Museum Speyer

Sister museum to Sinsheim featuring a Boeing 747, submarine, and extensive collection of vintage and classic automobiles.

19 km · about 20 min drive

racetrack

Hockenheimring

German Grand Prix circuit in the Rhine Valley with a museum, driving experiences, and regular track day events.

19 km · about 20 min drive

castle

Heidelberg Castle

A partly ruined Renaissance castle overlooking the city of Heidelberg, one of Germany's most important Renaissance structures.

21 km · about 25 min drive

famous road

Deutsche Weinstraße

Germany's oldest wine route winds 85 km past vineyards, almond blossoms and half-timbered villages through the Palatinate.

27 km · about 30 min drive

castle

Hambach Castle

Birthplace of German democracy, this hilltop castle above Neustadt flew the black-red-gold flag at the 1832 festival.

29 km · about 35 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.

42 km · about 50 min drive

Driving roads near Ludwigshafen am Rhein

  • 27 kmDeutsche WeinstraßeGermany's oldest wine route winds 85 km past vineyards, almond blossoms and half-timbered villages through the Palatinate.
  • 67 kmNiederwalddenkmalA colossal Germania statue above Rüdesheim surveys the Rhine vineyards, reached by a cable car over the steep slopes.
  • 70 kmNerobergA wooded hill above Wiesbaden reached by a water-powered funicular, crowned by a gold-domed Russian Orthodox church.

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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