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Ludwigshafen, officially Ludwigshafen am Rhein (German pronunciation: [ˈluːtvɪçsˌhaːfn̩ ʔam ˈʁaɪn] ⓘ; meaning "Ludwig's Port upon Rhine"), is a city in the German state of Rhineland-Palatinate, on the river Rhine, opposite Mannheim. With Mannheim, Heidelberg, and the surrounding region, it forms the Rhine Neckar Area.
- 96 m (315 ft)
- Urban district
Ludwigshafen, officially Ludwigshafen am Rhein, is a city in the German state of Rhineland-Palatinate, on the river Rhine, opposite Mannheim. With Mannheim, Heidelberg, and the surrounding region, it forms the Rhine Neckar Area.
Ludwigshafen am Rhein [ ˈluːtvɪçsˌhaːfn̩ ʔam ʁaɪ̯n oder ˈluːtvɪks-] ist die größte Stadt der Pfalz, mit rund 174.000 Einwohnern (Stand 2022) [1] nach der Landeshauptstadt Mainz die zweitgrößte Stadt in Rheinland-Pfalz und nach Mannheim die zweitgrößte Stadt der Metropolregion Rhein-Neckar .
- 174.265 (31. Dez. 2022)
- Rheinland-Pfalz
- 77,43 km²
- 95 m ü. NHN
Like all towns and cities on the Rhine, Ludwigshafen is an attractive destination, with an urban face and green lungs, a fascinating history and its own particular charm. Situated in the federal state of Rhineland-Palatinate, Ludwigshafen first gained city status in 1859.
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Ludwigshafen, city, Rhineland-Palatinate Land (state), southwestern Germany. Ludwigshafen is a port on the west (left) bank of the Rhine River. Founded in 1606 as a bridgehead (Rheinschanze) opposite Mannheim, it was renamed for King Louis (Ludwig) I of Bavaria in 1843 and was chartered in 1859.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Ludwigshafen am Rhein (literally: Ludwigshafen on the Rhine), commonly referred to as Ludwigshafen, is a City in the German state of Rhineland-Palatinate. After Mannheim it is the second largest city of the Metropolregion Rhein-Neckar .
Mar 2, 2024 · Ludwigshafen am Rhein owes its name to its location on the picturesque banks of the legendary Rhine River. Ludwigshafen am Rhein is the second-largest city in the state of Rhineland-Palatinate. With a population of over 170,000 residents, Ludwigshafen am Rhein is an important economic and cultural hub in the region.
