The Rhine-Neckar Metropolitan Region - One of the Most Livable Locations in Germany
Ludwigshafen is not only located directly on the Rhine, but also at the heart of one of the most dynamic and liveable areas in Germany - the metropolitan area Rhine-Neckar. In addition to Ludwigshafen, the metropolitan region includes the two major cities of Mannheim and Heidelberg as well as the surrounding area including the Neckar-Odenwald district and the Southern Palatinate. The area, which is home to over 2.3 million people, thus extends across the three federal states of Rhineland-Palatinate, Baden-Württemberg and Hesse and is therefore largely identical to the historic Electoral Palatinate.
Economically strong region with attractive training and job prospects
Alongside Munich and Berlin, the metropolitan area Rhine-Neckar is one of the three leading life sciences locations in Germany. Its economic strength manifests itself in over 130,000 companies and almost 800,000 employees. Global players such as BASF, Roche, SAP, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen, KSB and Fuchs Petrolub are just as much at home in this dynamic, fast-growing region as a healthy and stable SME sector. This opens up training and employment opportunities in almost all professional fields. With over 20 universities, the region also has a dense scientific and research landscape and a strong culture of innovation.
Excellent transport infrastructure
Whether by water, road, rail or air - the Rhine-Neckar region is well connected and stands for fast regional and international connections. Did you know that the Mannheim/Ludwigshafen port center is the second largest inland port in Europe? Or that Frankfurt International Airport can be reached in less than an hour? The ICE hub in Mannheim and a well-developed highway network also contribute to the excellent infrastructure of the metropolitan area Rhine-Neckar. Last but not least, historical sites such as Hambach Castle or the imperial cathedral cities of Speyer, Worms and Mainz are only a stone's throw away.
The Palatinate: pleasure, wine and joie de vivre
Apart from its exposed location in the border triangle of Rhineland-Palatinate, Baden-Württemberg and Hesse, Ludwigshafen am Rhein is also the gateway to the Palatinate. This unique natural landscape west of the Rhine stretches over 5,450 square kilometers and borders Rheinhessen, Saarland and Alsace. One third of the Palatinate is covered in forest, making it a popular vacation region with picturesque wine-growing villages, castles and palaces. In culinary terms, of course, it is first and foremost famous for the excellent wines that are produced here. Due to its mild climate, the Palatinate enjoys a reputation as the Tuscany of Germany. Spring has always arrived early here, causing the almond trees to blossom in March and April. As the year progresses, lemons, kiwis and figs ripen. Spoiled by such conditions, the Palatinate is a great place to live and celebrate - including at around 200 wine festivals a year!