Bertha Benz Memorial Route
The city of Landenburg is located at the right riverside of the Neckar in the Rhine-Neckar-“Kreis” and is part of the administrative region of Karlsruhe in the federal country of Baden-Württemberg. The city is at the heart of the so called “Kurpfalz” (electoral palatine), part of the metropolitan area Rhine-Neckar in the “Oberrheinischen Tiefebene” and located between Heidelberg and Mannheim.
With approximately 11.500 inhabitants the city has grown to quite the nice size, however is wished to grow a little more - Yet not too much to keep the charm and character of the ensemble as a whole. The historical city core, lovingly renovated, decked with medieval buildings, alleys and squares, quaint pubs and hotels, art galleries and artist ateliers invites visitors, tourists and inhabitants to stroll and discover.
The historical tour shows you all the sights and cultural facilities of the old city. The “Grüner Ring” (green ring) invites one to take a stroll through its green spaces alongside the Neckar and along the “Waldpark” (forest park).
City- and museum tours tickets can be purchased at the city information and tourist office.
Details concerning the history and sights can be found under: m-ladenburg.de
The second largest Baroque palace complex in Europe, after Versailles (Learn more)
Discover Ilvesheim on a historical tour though the city. (Learn more)
Experience the automobile history as if you would have been a part of it. (Learn more)
Discover the historic footprints of Carl and Bertha Benz. (Learn more)
Start your tour at the town hall in the center of Dossenheim. (Learn more)
From the parking lot to the castle it is a 15 minute walk. (Learn more)
Explore the mining history of Dossenheim. (Learn more)
World famous palace that attracts visitors from all over the world. (Learn more)
Discover the first "gas station" in the world. (Learn more)
Start your tour at the Historic Kursaal Sigel. (Learn more)
Enjoy your stay in Bad Schönborn. (Learn more)
Explore the history of the first service station in the world. (Learn more)
One of many highlights is the famous Baroque staircase by Balthasar Neumann. (Learn more)
The historic watch tower hosts a little museum. (Learn more)
This historic building is now home to a Romantikhotel and restaurant. (Learn more)
Welcome to the district Berghausen of the community Pfinztal: (Learn more)
Welcome to the district Soellingen of the community Pfinztal. (Learn more)
Welcome to the district Kleinsteinbach of the community Pfinztal. (Learn more)
Explore the home town of Bertha Benz from here on foot. (Learn more)
Your starting point for the tour: underground car park 'Löwenhof'. (Learn more)
Your starting point for the tour: car park "Seedamm". (Learn more)
Your starting point for the tour: car park "Sporgasse". (Learn more)
One of the first 'gas stations' in the world at the historic market square. (Learn more)
Visit the tradional Inn with more than 300 years of history. (Learn more)
Your starting point for the tour: city hall Gondelsheim. (Learn more)
Your starting point for the tour: train station Gondelsheim. (Learn more)
Start your walking tour in the center of town. (Learn more)
Explore the numerous historic and cultural sights. (Learn more)
The world famous motor racing circuit offers a variety of things to discover. (Learn more)
The Palace Gardens are one of a kind in Europe. (Learn more)