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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.
1 km · about 5 min drive
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Ladenburg
Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany · Europe
About Ladenburg
Ladenburg works well as a base: 5 minutes from Heddesheim, 36km from Deutsche Weinstraße.
Ladenburg is in Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany, with about 11,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Heddesheim, about 4 km away.
Ladenburg (German pronunciation: [ˈlaːdn̩ˌbʊʁk] ) is a town in northwestern Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It lies on the right bank of the river Neckar, 10 km (6 mi) northwest of Heidelberg and 10 km (6 mi) east of Mannheim.
The town's history goes back to the Celtic and Roman Ages, when it was called Lopodunum. EmperorRead more
Trajan elevated it to city status ('civitas') in 98 AD. The historic old town and its Fachwerkhäuser date back to the Late Middle Ages when Ladenburg was the capital of the Prince-Bishopric of Worms. Famous residents include Carl Benz, inventor of the first automobile. The Bertha Benz Memorial Route, named after Carl's wife Bertha, runs through the town.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Ladenburg?
Within an hour or so of Ladenburg: Automuseum Dr. Carl Benz (1 km), Heidelberg Castle (10 km), Hockenheimring (16 km), Technik Museum Speyer (21 km).
Are there any good drives near Ladenburg?
The nearest famous roads are Deutsche Weinstraße, Solituderennen and Schwarzwaldhochstraße.
Where is Ladenburg?
Ladenburg is in Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany, about 4 km from Heddesheim.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 11,479
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Germany
- Region
- Baden-Wurttemberg
- Timezone
- Europe/Berlin
- Coordinates
- 49.4731, 8.6090
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Germany
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 Ladenburg
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
castle
Heidelberg Castle
A partly ruined Renaissance castle overlooking the city of Heidelberg, one of Germany's most important Renaissance structures.
10 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.
16 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.
21 km · about 25 min drive
cathedral
Speyer Cathedral
The world's largest surviving Romanesque church, this imperial cathedral holds the tombs of eight German emperors and kings.
21 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.
33 km · about 40 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.
36 km · about 40 min drive
castle
Hambach Castle
Birthplace of German democracy, this hilltop castle above Neustadt flew the black-red-gold flag at the 1832 festival.
39 km · about 45 min drive
Driving roads near Ladenburg
7 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.
- 36 kmDeutsche WeinstraßeGermany's oldest wine route winds 85 km past vineyards, almond blossoms and half-timbered villages through the Palatinate.
- 75 kmNerobergA wooded hill above Wiesbaden reached by a water-powered funicular, crowned by a gold-domed Russian Orthodox church.
- 76 kmNiederwalddenkmalA colossal Germania statue above Rüdesheim surveys the Rhine vineyards, reached by a cable car over the steep slopes.
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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