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| Ludwigshafen on the Rhine | ||
| federal state | Rhineland-Palatinate | |
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| Residents | 172.253 (2019) | |
| height | 96 m | |
| Tourist info | (0)621 5120-35, (0)621 5120-36 www.ludwigshafen.de | |
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Ludwigshafen is on the eastern edge of Rhineland-Palatinate, right across from Mannheim (Baden-Wuerttemberg) and is the birthplace of Ernst Bloch and Helmut Kohl. She is on Rhine and has about 165,500 inhabitants. So she is after Mainz the second largest city in Rhineland-Palatinate.
Districts
- Friesenheim
- Garden city
- Maudach
- Mundenheim
- Northern city center
- Oggersheim
- Oppau, Edigheim, Pfingstweide
- Ruchheim
- Rheingönheim
- South downtown
background
history
Until the French occupation under Napoléon, the fortress of Mannheim Fortress, the so-called Rheinschanze, was where the city center of Ludwigshafen is today. This was built in earlier years to protect the Rhine crossing to Mannheim. A flood of the Rhine in 1823 gave the impetus to found a trading establishment. This washed away a so-called scour at the place where the "Rheingalerie" shopping center is today, i.e. the bank was torn away and a large part of the bank was washed away. This created a large natural harbor basin, the "winter harbor". Investors are not far where ships moor and trade. Storage sheds and storage spaces were quickly set up at the port. The impetus to found a community was finally the construction of the "Ludwigsbahn", a railway line that transported coal and ore, but also people to and from the Saarland. In 1843, the Bavarian King Ludwig I gave permission to plant a community. In 1853 Ludwigshafen became an independent municipality and in 1859 it was elevated to a town. At that time there were already existing, smaller chemical factories in the outskirts of Ludwigshafen, the final engine for rapid growth was the founding of BASF in 1865. Between approx. 1880 and 1930 Ludwigshafen was the fastest growing city in Germany. Today the city with incorporated places has around 165,500 inhabitants.
Due to massive war damage and the subsequent demolition of some buildings worth preserving for road and residential construction in the fifties and sixties, Ludwigshafen today has a faceless city center. Only a few buildings still bear witness to the time it was founded or from before the First World War.
Due to the mild and relatively dry climate in the Rhine plain, it was settled early on. Therefore, individual districts of Ludwigshafen are significantly older. Oggersheim, for example, is over 1200 years old and has a small town tradition. Rheingönheim emerged from an (even older) Roman fort around 1600 years ago, while Maudach and Ruchheim still have village traditions and structures today.
Neighboring communities
The neighboring communities (with the exception of Mannheim) often have cheaper accommodations.
Electoral Palatinate
- Mannheim: the (larger) neighboring town on the other side of the Rhine can be reached on foot, as well as by train and tram.
Front Palatinate
- Altrip (Recreation area "Blue Adriatic"). There are bus connections from the Rheingönheim district (final tram stop) and a ferry across the Rhine to Mannheim.
- Neuhofen: Swimming lakes. There are bus connections.
- Limburgerhof: Location of the BASF agricultural center. Mennonite cemetery. Castle Park. There are good rail connections.
- Mother city: Historical town hall. Evangelical Church (Baroque). There are bus connections.
- Fußgönheim: Potato Museum. Connection via Rhein-Haardt-Bahn.
- Maxdorf is closely related to the western parts of the city. Connection via Rhein-Haardt-Bahn
- Frankenthal. There are good rail connections.
Travel motifs
Ludwigshafen is less suitable for lodging, but has some attractions that are ideal for a day trip. For example, you can plan a longer lunch stop here on a bike tour on the Rhine cycle route. Ludwigshafen is also suitable as a shopping city. Some things are cheaper here than in Mannheim. This also applies to restaurants and overnight stays. Often whole tour groups come here who actually go to Heidelberg want. Numerous ponds can also be found in Ludwigshafen, almost all of which were created in past decades through gravel and sand mining (Willersinn, Begüten, Große Blies). But only a few are released for bathing. Ludwigshafen has a fairly large proportion of extensive green areas that are ideal for cycling and running.
getting there
By plane
- The next larger airports are Frankfurt am Main airport
(IATA: FRA) (3/4 hour travel time by train) and Stuttgart Airport(IATA: STR), Farther Frankfurt Hahn Airport(IATA: HHN) and Karlsruhe Baden-Baden Airport(IATA: FKB) at Karlsruhe.
- The City-Airport Mannheim(IATA: MHG) offers scheduled flights to Berlin Brandenburg Airport(IATA: BER) and Hamburg Airport(IATA: HAM). From here there is a direct connection with tram line 6 to Ludwigshafen.
- The sports airfields are available for amateur pilots Ludwigshafen-Dannstadt (glider only), Speyer-Ludwigshafen, Worms and Bad Dürkheim to disposal.
By train
- The Ludwigshafen am Rhein main train station was celebrated as Europe's most modern train station when it was inaugurated in 1967. Unfortunately only a few ICs stop here. Long distances and poor facilities are also disadvantageous. Nevertheless, it is still an important hub in regional traffic (S-Bahn and DB-Regio); there are direct connections to Mainz (3/4 hour travel time, some trains start in LU Hbf), Saarbrücken above Homburg and Kaiserslautern, Karlsruhe (about 1 hour) about Speyer and Germersheim (3/4 hour), Osterburken (2 hours) about Heidelberg. There is also a line to BASF, but only for passengers with a works ID; this line does not go through LU Mitte. In LU Hbf there is a transition to the tram (5 minutes' walk) and to the regional buses of the BRN (5 minutes).
- In Ludwigshafen center stop all local trains from and to Mannheim with destinations on the left bank of the Rhine. Individual trains, such as the "Sprinter" S-Bahn, which do not stop at LU Hbf, also stop here. Transfer to the tram, the city bus and some regional bus routes (stop Berlin Square).
- Is more important Mannheim Central Station (ICE node); from there you can reach Ludwigshafen by trams, the Rhein-Haardt-Bahn, the S-Bahn and DB Regio.
- Further DB stops in Ludwigshafen
- Mundenheim and Rheingönheim are headed by some S-Bahn trains Schifferstadt served. The stops are not approached by the tram. The Mundenheim stop can be reached with regional and city buses, Rheingönheim with city buses.
- Oggersheim is coming from some orbits direction Worms served. In the future, the expansion of the station as a S-Bahn stop is planned.
- BASF: Exit is only possible with a works ID.
- The Rhein-Haardt Railway connects Bad Dürkheim with Ludwigshafen. It runs in Ludwigshafen as tram line 4 and stops at Berliner Platz, at the main train station, in Oggersheim and in Ruchheim, among others.
Other stations
- Frankenthal, Regional traffic off Mainz and Grünstadt, is only 2 km away from the northern parts of the city (7 km to the city center)
- Frankenthal-Eppstein ideal for the western parts of the city (2 km)
- Worms, is about 8 km from the northern parts of the city and 15 km from the city center.
- Mannheim-Neckarau is 5 km from the southern districts and 10 km from the city center, via ferry Altrip, right at the southern end of the Large power station Mannheim. The slender cooling towers and chimneys can be seen from afar and make it possible to aim for the ferry docks.
- Also Mannheim-Friedrichsfeld is suitable for arrival via the Altriper Rhine ferry.
- Mannheim-The main train station is 3 km from the city center.
- Limburgerhof is 2 km from the southern districts and 6 km from the city center. More trains stop there than in Rheingönheim and Mundenheim.
By bus
- Regional buses connect the city with, among other things Frankenthal, Speyer and Neustadt. There is also a ring line Ludwigshafen-Mother city-Limburgerhof-Neuhofen-Ludwigshafen, which is driven in both directions.
- No public bus, but 4 tram lines (No. 4, 6, 7 and 8) cross the Rhine to Mannheim.
In the street
The city is very easy to reach via the motorway, it is in the immediate vicinity of the important north-south connection 
A61. The 
A650, which connects Bad Dürkheim with Ludwigshafen, crosses the A61 and leads directly to the city of Ludwigshafen. The 
Pass the A6, which connects Kaiserslautern with Mannheim.
By boat
- Rhine shipping liner ships only stop in Mannheim.
- There are mooring options for sport boats.
By bicycle
- The Electoral Palatinate Axis is a brand new offering from Rhine Neckar metropolitan region. It connects cities in the region in a west-east direction. From Kaiserslautern it goes via Bad Dürkheim to Ludwigshafen. You can get here from Heidelberg and Mannheim from the east.
- It also runs with the Rhine Rhine cycle route through the city. This also has an offshoot in Mannheim, which can be reached by crossing the large river. (One of the not so many opportunities to cross the Rhine!)
mobility
Dynamic cardsPublic transport is served by five trams and several bus routes. Ludwigshafen is part of the Rhein-Neckar transport association. From 8.30 p.m., with the exception of line 4, there are no longer any trams, only late buses until 0.30 a.m. On Fridays and Saturdays even all day round the clock.
Ludwigshafen is part of the Rhein-Neckar transport association (VRN). All local trains, trams and buses can be used with one ticket. A single trip costs € 2.30, children: € 1.80. The day ticket costs € 5.50, for groups of up to 5 people: € 9.60. (As of January 1, 2012). Bahncard holders receive a cheaper rate in the RNV area, which is 25% below the normal rate.
Due to the extremely flat topography, bike tours, even longer ones, are possible without any problems. There is a very well developed network of cycle paths that runs through the entire region. There are plenty of special maps of the cycle paths.
Trams, city buses and the Rhein-Haardt-Bahn are available on weekends and after 9 a.m. Taking bicycles with you to disposal. However, only if there is enough space available.
Tourist Attractions
Churches
- Due to its still young city history, the older sacred buildings are located in the city districts. The most important of them is the baroque pilgrimage church St. Mary of the Assumption in Oggersheim be. Architecturally interesting is the inner chapel with the statue of Mary, which is completely enclosed by the somewhat younger church. During the Advent and Christmas season, a "nativity scene" with changing scenes is set up; it will only be completely dismantled well after Carnival. Next to the pilgrimage church is the church of the Franciscan monastery.
- The main Catholic church is the St. Ludwig's Church in the city centre.
- Noteworthy is the ruin of the former Protestant Luther Church; The conspicuous church tower, which is now a restaurant, has been preserved. The outdoor area Luther Fountain was designed by the artist couple Rumpf from Neustadt. The modern Protestant main church is located in the neighborhood Melanchthon Church.
Castles, chateaux and palaces
Buildings
- Ludwigshafen main station with road bridge (is accessible for pedestrians)
- Department store on Berlin Square with the nickname Cake box (has since been torn down)
- The approx. 1.8 km long is also doomed Hochstrasse norththat leads across the city center. The demolition due to ailing building structure should be inevitable, but one of the longest elevated roads in Central Europe can still be visited until around 2020 (or even longer).
Monuments
Museums
- 1 Wilhelm Hack Museum, Berliner Strasse 23. Extensive collection of 20th century art, plus a small collection of older art. Also noteworthy is that of Joan Miró designed facade as well as several large sculptures in the area around the museum. Admission is free on Saturdays.
- city Museum, in the city Hall.
- Karl Otto Braun Museum, in Oppau.
- Schiller House, in Oggersheim.
- Frankenthal Canal Museum Pavilion. The museum pavilion in the north of the city is reminiscent of the former ship connection from the Rhine to Frankenthal.
- "Projects for a local museum", in the Hemshof district. Is operated privately and opens its doors irregularly for exhibitions and events on political and cultural topics.
Streets and squares
- 2 Berlin Square. Bus and tram junction, for some time with an abandoned, large excavation.
- 3 Bürgerhof
- 4 Hans-Warsch-Platz (in Oggersheim).
- 5 Ludwigsplatz
- 6 Theater square
Parks / forest
Ludwigshafen has more green spaces than its reputation as a chemical city suggests:
- the Maudacher break (between Maudach, Oggersheim and Gartenstadt)
- the Friedrich-Ebert-Park (Friesenheim), at the Friedrich-Ebert-Halle: Free entry. Beautiful rose garden, thanks to several well-tended playgrounds and large lawns, the facility is also suitable for families. Picnic is possible, so cyclists can take a break there. "Turmrestaurant" is currently being renovated. The "Quellengaten" is in need of renovation, the watercourses there are currently. not in use. Accessible by tram, including line 10 Ebertpark / Fichtestrasse, Bus route 71 Ebertpark South
- the Peace park on the western side of the (Hemshof) with a large facility for skaters.
- the city Park on the Parkinsel (district south) with an approx. 2.5 km long promenade directly on the Rhine
- Alluvial forests in Rheingönheim close to the city limits Neuhofen and Altrip:
- Game reserve Ludwigshafen-Rheingönheim: Entrance price 3.20 €, children 4-12 years: 1, - €, from 13 years: 2, - €. Sika deer, fallow deer and mouflons roam freely on the site. The following are kept in large enclosures: lynx, wild cats, red deer, wild boar, bison, meadow duck, aurochs (backcrossing), ponds with water birds, petting zoo. There are also many indications of the regional biodiversity. The bus stop wildlife Park is approached from Speyer (Line 572), Limburgerhof and Mutterstadt (line 581), Altrip and Ludwigshafen Mitte / Berliner Platz (line 582), Ludwigshafen Rheingönheim (final tram stop, several lines).
- Waldmühle, located in the Neuhofen municipality, can be reached on foot from the Wildgehege car park.
various
- BASF offers factory tours
activities
- Who on industrial Ludwigshafen If you are interested, we recommend attending the BASF Annual General Meeting (it is best to own at least one share for this purpose). It traditionally takes place in the BASF-Feierabendhaus in Hemshof (Leuschnerstrasse) and is combined with the opportunity to tour the plant.
- The Schiller route is a signposted cycle path from Mannheim Castle to Oggersheim. It was a gift from the city of Ludwigshafen to the city of Mannheim on the occasion of the city anniversary of Mannheim and follows in Schiller's footsteps.
- Since Ludwigshafen is located in the part of the Upper Rhine Plain that is almost as flat as a board, even inexperienced people have no problem getting around by bike and exploring the area, especially since some beautifully located excursion restaurants are waiting to be visited.
- The Pilgrimage church Oggersheim is of interest for religiously motivated travel. If you would like to find out more, it is best to contact the parish office, Tel. 0621/682564. Homepage
- There is a landing stage for excursion boats on the Lichtenberger Ufer on the Rhine, which invite you to take half-day tours of the surrounding area on the Rhine and Neckar.
shop
- Town Hall Center. The largest shopping center is located at the foot of the 72 m high "glass" town hall in the center of the city. The shopping arcade, which opened in 1979, offers visitors 80 specialist shops on an area of around 26,000 m².
- Roll Mill Center. As a counterpoint, the second large shopping center, including a large cinema center, was built in 1999 at the southern end of the city center.
- Rhine gallery. Opened its doors at the end of September 2010. Is significantly larger than the two aforementioned, located directly on the Rhine, and wants to attract customers from the surrounding area.
kitchen
Cheap
- 1 Ristorante La Torre Da Angelo, Maxstrasse 33, 67059 Ludwigshafen am Rhein. Tel.: (0)621 65056657. In the converted ruins of the tower of the Luther Church. Italian cuisine at affordable prices. Both the interior of the former church tower and the spacious, sunny terrace have a pleasant flair. The church tower restaurant with warm colors and high windows offers 50 different pizzas and pasta.Open: Thu - Tue 11.30 a.m. - 2.30 p.m. 5 p.m. - 10.30 p.m., Wed is closed.
- 2 Maffenbeier, Rohrlachstrasse 58, 67063 Ludwigshafen am Rhein. Tel.: (0)621 524249. The Maffenbaier at Goerdelerplatz in Hemshof has been a permanent fixture with Palatinate and related cuisine for many decades. The spacious beer garden is particularly popular in summer.Open: daily 11 a.m. - 1 a.m.
- 3 Beer academy, Kaiser-Wilhelm-Strasse 29, 67059 Ludwigshafen am Rhein. Tel.: (0)621 513440. The beer academy (Mitte district), as the name suggests, offers a large number of different beers (including 10 on tap) and simple but good home-style cooking.
medium
- 4 Ristorante Da Valentino, Goethestrasse 16, 67063 Ludwigshafen am Rhein. Italian cuisine at reasonable prices. A large selection of pasta and pizza, plus a meat and fish menu. Outside terrace in the quiet backyard in summer.
- 5 Khens Isan Garden, Mittelpartstrasse 2a, 67071 Ludwigshafen am Rhein. Tel.: (0)621 54968329. Thai cuisine in excellent quality and affordable prices.Open: Tue - Sat 5:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m., Sun Mon are closed.
Upscale
- 6 Della Bona, Rheinpromenade 10, 67061 Ludwigshafen am Rhein. Tel.: (0)621 5669808. Located in the South district directly on the Rhine, with an outdoor terrace in summer. Fine Italian cuisine, wonderful views.Open: Tue - Sun 11.45 a.m. - 2.15 p.m. 5.45 p.m. - 9.45 p.m., closed on Mondays.
- Fellini al Teatro, Theaterplatz 10, 67059 Ludwigshafen am Rhein. Tel.: (0)621 65055377. Theaterplatz am Pfalzbau in the Mitte district, good northern Italian cuisine according to z. T. historical recipes. You should bring some time with you here.Open: Wed - Mon 6 p.m. - 11 p.m., Tuesdays are closed.
- 7 A table, Welserstraße 25, 67063 Ludwigshafen am Rhein. Tel.: (0)621 68556565, Fax: (0)621 68556567, Email: [email protected]. Located on the edge of the Hemshof, very good cuisine and therefore reasonably priced.Open: Tue - Fri 12 noon - 2 p.m. 6.30 p.m. - 10 p.m., Sat 6.30 p.m. - 10 p.m., closed on Sun, Mon 6.30 p.m. - 10 p.m.
- 8 Bastei Island on the Rhine, Parkstrasse 70, 67061 Ludwigshafen am Rhein. Tel.: (0)621 63456512. On the "Parkinsel", a 15-minute walk from the Mitte stop. Baden specialties are on offer. Longer delivery times are to be expected for the main dishes. The portions are manageable. Good quality, clean sanitary facilities. The bar includes Radeberger Pils and Schöfferhofer wheat beer (EUR 3.40 for 0.50 l). Large salad dishes cost 9.50 EUR, fish and meat dishes between 15 and 20 EUR.
- 9 BASF Society House, Wöhlerstraße 15, 67063 Ludwigshafen am Rhein. Worth seeing interior architecture in the pompous style of the end of the 19th century. Open to the general public on weekdays from 6 p.m. and on weekends. Upscale gastronomy at the same prices. But absolutely recommendable for those who want to treat themselves to something.
nightlife
Some blasphemers claim that the best thing about Ludwigshafen's nightlife is its proximity to Mannheim, and that cannot be completely dismissed. Nevertheless, there is one or the other to discover on the left side of the Rhine.
Theater visits are of course also possible. First of all, the Pfalzbau should be mentioned, which also offers upscale theater and music entertainment, although it does not maintain its own ensemble.
The Hemshofschachtel in Leuschnerstrasse and the Prinzregententheater in Prinzregentenstrasse are recommended for cabaret theaters. Both stages mainly have comedies in the Palatinate dialect on the program.
With its venerable after-work house (it's really called that), BASF also contributes a lot to the culture in the city. This venue has been extensively refurbished and renovated in recent years and is always worth a visit, including gastronomy.
Furthermore, the State Philharmonic of Rhineland-Palatinate should not be missing. Their classical concerts can compete with any large orchestra.
Cheap
- Prive, Near Yorkhaus.
- P1, Near roller mill.
- "to Helmut", Ganderhofstrasse in the Hemshof. Cheap drinks, warm staff, two bowling alleys. Ambience takes some getting used to.
medium
- Music park, right next to the Lu-Mitte S-Bahn station.
Upscale
- London Lounge, near the main train station.
accommodation
Cheap
- 1 SVG hotel. Inexpensive and clean accommodation with a restaurant (Greek cuisine, very popular).Open: Restaurant: Mon - Sat 5:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m., Sun public holidays 11.30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m., Wed is day off; Hotel: Mon - Fri 7 a.m. - 12 p.m., 2 p.m. - 9 p.m., Sat, Sun, public holidays 10 a.m. - 2.30 p.m.; Reception: Mon - Fri 8.30 a.m. - 12.00 p.m., 2.00 p.m. - 6.00 p.m.; Breakfast: Mon - Fri 6:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m., Sat, Sun public holidays 7:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.Price: Single from € 43, double from € 75.
- 2 Hotel Oggersheimer Hof, Schillerstrasse 75, 67071 Ludwigshafen, Germany. Tel.: (0)621 689565, Fax: (0)621 6850149, Email: [email protected]. Pure hotel, there is no breakfast (large café / bakery across the street). Good reviews, comfortable and clean.
medium
- 3 Hotel Excelsior, Lorientallee 16, 67059 Ludwigshafen am Rhein. Tel.: (0)621 59850. Located directly opposite the main train station. A bit old skyscraper.
- 4 Best Western Leoso Hotel, Pasadenaallee 4, 67059 Ludwigshafen am Rhein. Tel.: (0)621 59510. Also at the main station, formerly the Ramada Hotel.
Upscale
- 5 Europa Hotel ****, Ludwigsplatz 5-6, 67059 Ludwigshafen am Rhein. Tel.: (0)621 59870. High level with appealing gastronomy.
- 6 Hotel René Bohn ****, René-Bohn-Strasse 4, 67063 Ludwigshafen am Rhein. Tel.: (0)621 6099100. 4-star hotel located directly behind the BASF Feierabendhaus. BASF's hotel also open to the public.
Learn
- Ludwigshafen has all types of schools (Realschule plus, Realschule, Gymnasium). There is a university of applied sciences for economics, an East Asian institute, various private trade schools, etc. In addition, there are some important local companies (BASF, Vögele, Sensus, Benckiser, Abott) which cover a very wide range of apprenticeships.
Work
The city's largest employer is the largest chemical company in the world, based in Ludwigshafen, and another internationally active company is Sensus Metering Systems in Oggersheim.
security
The State Criminal Police Office reports in its Criminal Statistics of 18,260 crimes in the Ludwigshafen district of 2005, a slight decrease of 1.3% compared to the previous year. At the same time, the clearance rate in Ludwigshafen rose from 67 to 71%. With these numbers, the city is considered "relatively safe".
health
The following hospitals are in Ludwigshafen
- 1 Hospital of the City of Ludwigshafen, Bremserstrasse 79. Special recommendation for poison accidents.
- St. Marien Hospital, Salzburger Strasse, garden city.
- St. Annastift Hospital, Karolina-Burger-Strasse, Mundenheim. Children's Hospital.
- BG accident clinic, Oggersheim. Special recommendation for burns.
- Good Shepherd Hospital, Oggersheim.
Practical advice
- The Tourist Information of the Verkehrsverein is located on Berliner Platz in the Mitte district.
The area code for Ludwigshafen is 0621. Since neighboring Mannheim also has the area code 0621, no area code is required from there.
trips
- Heidelberg: approx. 25 km east
- Speyer: approx. 20 km south
- Worms: about 10 km north
- Neustadt an der Weinstrasse: approx. 25 km southwest
Palatinate
In just under half an hour, both by car and public transport, the Palatinate Forest and the German Wine Route to reach.
literature
- The philosopher Ernst Bloch, who was born and raised in Ludwigshafen, should be mentioned among the great writers. The original of his study was made publicly accessible in the so-called Halberg Villa next to the roller mill.
- In the last few years the literary topic "local crime thriller" has been served by more or less well-known local authors. Most of them play in Ludwigshafen or in the surrounding area.
Web links
- http://www.ludwigshafen.de - Official website of Ludwigshafen am Rhein
