Ladenburg

The small town of Ladenburg is on the Neckar, near Heidelberg, and is part of the federal state of Baden-Württemberg.

Understand
The first traces its of settlement go back 3000 years. Originally a Celtic settlement, Ladenburg became a Roman fort in 74 AD. In 98 AD Roman Emperor Trajan elevated Ladenburg to city status (civitas), making it the oldest German city on the right side of the river Rhine.

Its picturesque old town (Altstadt) dates to the Late Middle Ages, when Ladenburg prospered as the seat of the Prince-Bishopric of Worms.

By plane
The nearest airport is Frankfurt, about 70 km north of Ladenburg. Stuttgart Airport, about 135 km southeast of Ladenburg, is also an option.

By train
You can reach with the RegionalBahn from Mannheim and Heidelberg or from Frankfurt/Darmstadt (usually takes 60 minutes). It is only an eight-minute walk from Ladenburg station to the old town.

By car
Ladenburg is accessible from the Bundesautobahn 5 (A5) via the Symbol:. From Frankfurt it takes about 45 minutes to Ladenburg, from Stuttgart it takes about 90 minutes.

By bicycle
Ladenburg is on the Neckar Valley Cycle Route from Heidelberg or Mannheim. A detailed route description for both directions with a corresponding GPS track can be found on the Radreise-Wiki (in German).

On foot
The road surface of the old town is cobblestone. There is a path along the banks of the Neckar. The town Edingen-Neckarhausen is on the opposite side of the Neckar and can be reached either by ferry (travel times and prices) or via the wide footbridge along the side of the railway bridge. All important sights are close to the centre and can be easily reached on foot.

Stay safe
Ladenburg is a very safe town, but you should be vary of strangers trying to sell something or talk to you out of the blue, as this behaviour is frowned upon in Germany and may have a criminal intent. If you have a problem, you can visit the local or call