Ladenburg

The nearest airport is Frankfurt (FRA ^IATA), about 70 km north of Ladenburg. Stuttgart Airport (STR ^IATA), about 135 km southeast of Ladenburg, is also an option.

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

Ladenburg is accessible from the Bundesautobahn 5 (A5) via the Symbol: 🌍 A 35 Ladenburg. From Frankfurt it takes about 45 minutes to Ladenburg, from Stuttgart it takes about 90 minutes.

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).

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.

• 🌍 Miniature model of Ladenburg. The bronze miniature model of Ladenburg allows blind people to feel the town. 
• 🌍 Sebastianskapelle, Amtshof. Old chapel which was the court chapel of the bishops of Worms. It is being renovated as of 2020. (updated Dec 2020)
• 🌍 Neunhellerhaus. The foundation of this half-timbered house was built in 1300. It is a Kulturdenkmal (cultural monument). 
• 🌍 Evangelische Stadtkirche. Evangelic church of Ladenburg, built in the Neo-Gothic architectural style. It was completed in 1878. (updated Dec 2020)
• 🌍 St. Gallus, Kirchenstraße 30. Roman Catholic church of Ladenburg. The gothic construction began around 1250 and was completed in 1485. (updated Dec 2020)

• 🌍 Lobdengau-Museum, Amtshof 1, ☏ +49 6203 70271, lobdengau-museum@stadtladenburg.de. W 15:00–18:00, Sa 14:00-17:00, Su 11:00-17:00. The former residence of the bishop of Worms was built in the area of a medieval royal court. Just like the town of Ladenburg, this little castle also has a rich history. On four levels, the museum presents the archaeology and history of the city and its former dominions. Some spectacular archaeological finds from the Roman fort and from Lopodunum form a focal point. Special exhibitions present urban historical themes and contemporary art. €3.50 for one person, €7.00 for families. (updated Dec 2020)

• 🌍 Carl-Benz-Garage. This is the oldest garage in the world, built by the inventor of the automobile, Carl Benz. 
• 🌍 Wasserturm (Water tower). The 43-m-tall Wasserturm, built in 1903, is one of the landmarks of Ladenburg. It is undergoing renovation in 2020. 
• 🌍 Landungssteg (Viewing platform). This 22-tonne piece of art was created by sculptor Claus Bury in 2005. It is walkable and offers a nice view over the Neckar. 
• 🌍 Automuseum Dr. Carl Benz, Ilvesheimer Str. 26, ☏ +49 6203 181786. W Sa Su and public holidays from 14:00–18:00. Focused on the career of the automotive pioneer Carl Benz, his company C. Benz Söhne, and on the history of the automobile manufacturers associated with him. €5 for adults, €3 for children and €10 for families. (updated Dec 2020)