Ludwigshafen is a city in southwestern Germany, located in the state of Rhineland-Palatinate along the Rhine River. It lies opposite Mannheim and north of Speyer, forming part of the Rhine-Neckar metropolitan region.
Location Map of Ludwigshafen, Germany
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Where is Ludwigshafen Located?
Ludwigshafen is a city in southwestern Germany, located in the state of Rhineland-Palatinate along the Rhine River. It lies opposite Mannheim and north of Speyer, forming part of the Rhine-Neckar metropolitan region.
The city covers an area of 77.68 sq km (29.99 sq mi) and has a population of about 172,000 as of the 2022 census.
Ludwigshafen is known for its chemical industry, with key attractions including BASF Visitor Center, Ebertpark, Pfalzbau Theater, Ludwigshafen Museum, Rheinuferpromenade, and Südweststadion.
Ludwigshafen am Rhein, Germany Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| City Name | Ludwigshafen am Rhein |
| Country | Germany |
| State | Rhineland-Palatinate |
| Region | Rhein-Neckar Region (Southwestern Germany) |
| Established | Founded in 1853 |
| Population | Approx. 172,000 (latest estimate) |
| Total Area | 77.68 sq km (29.98 sq mi) |
| Population Density | About 2,200 people per sq km |
| Coordinates | 49.4810° N, 8.4470° E |
| Time Zone | Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) / Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) |
| Postal Codes | 67059–67071 |
| Area Code | +49 621 |
| Major Waterways | Rhine River |
| Transportation | Rail and road connections; Ludwigshafen (Rhein) Hauptbahnhof; tram and bus network |
| Famous For | BASF headquarters, chemical industry, and Rhine riverside location |
| Top Attractions | BASF Visitor Center, Ebertpark, Wilhelm-Hack-Museum, Rheinuferpromenade |
| Official Website | https://www.ludwigshafen.de |
Distance from Ludwigshafen to Major Cities in Germany
- Ludwigshafen to Mannheim – 5 km (3 miles)
- Ludwigshafen to Heidelberg – 20 km (12 miles)
- Ludwigshafen to Karlsruhe – 80 km (50 miles)
- Ludwigshafen to Stuttgart – 140 km (87 miles)
- Ludwigshafen to Frankfurt – 90 km (56 miles)
- Ludwigshafen to Darmstadt – 70 km (43 miles)
- Ludwigshafen to Mainz – 70 km (43 miles)
- Ludwigshafen to Wiesbaden – 90 km (56 miles)
- Ludwigshafen to Nuremberg – 220 km (137 miles)
- Ludwigshafen to Munich – 370 km (230 miles)
- Ludwigshafen to Freiburg – 180 km (112 miles)
- Ludwigshafen to Ulm – 210 km (130 miles)
- Ludwigshafen to Cologne – 160 km (99 miles)
- Ludwigshafen to Düsseldorf – 200 km (124 miles)
- Ludwigshafen to Dortmund – 250 km (155 miles)
- Ludwigshafen to Essen – 230 km (143 miles)
- Ludwigshafen to Hanover – 350 km (217 miles)
- Ludwigshafen to Bremen – 400 km (249 miles)
- Ludwigshafen to Hamburg – 500 km (311 miles)
- Ludwigshafen to Berlin – 600 km (373 miles)
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