Discover 11 hidden attractions, cool sights, and unusual things to do in Ludwigshafen (Germany). Don't miss out on these must-see attractions: Konrad Adenauer Bridge, Pfalzbau, and Endlose Treppe. Also, be sure to include Ludwigshafen University Library in your itinerary.
Below, you can find the list of the most amazing places you should visit in Ludwigshafen (Rhineland-Palatinate).
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Konrad Adenauer Bridge
Also known as: Konrad-Adenauer-Brücke
Bridge in Mannheim, Germany. The Konrad Adenauer Bridge is one of two road bridges crossing the Rhine between the German cities of Mannheim and Ludwigshafen am Rhein. The other bridge is the Kurt Schumacher Bridge.
The road bridge connects a network of roads from behind Mannheim Palace across the Rhine to Ludwigshafen. It carries Federal Highway 37 and a tram track. Two rail bridges are adjacent to the road bridge, carrying the Palatine Ludwig Railway and the Rhine-Neckar S-Bahn line.[1]
Address: B 37, Ludwigshafen
Pfalzbau
Theatre in Ludwigshafen, Germany. The Pfalzbau is a convention center located in Ludwigshafen, Germany. The building is used primarily for theatre, concerts, congresses and fairs. The auditorium has a seating capacity of 1,171.
The original building opened in 1928, but destroyed in a bombing raid in 1944. Subsequently, a former concert hall was used for theatrical performances until a new building was inaugurated in 1968, which stands today.
For many years, the theatre did not have its own company but hosted guest performances. Its own production company started in 1988, including a team that produces operas 25 nights each year, split between modern and Baroque or Classical works. The company is funded by the Rhineland-Palatinate government.
Some notable bands have performed at the Pfalzbau such as The Firm in 1984.[2]
Address: Berliner Str. 30, 67059 Ludwigshafen am Rhein
Endlose Treppe
The Endlose Treppe is a sculpture made by the Swiss artist Max Bill in 1991 for the philosopher Ernst Bloch. It is made of North American granite.
It stands near the Wilhelm-Hack-Museum in the city-center of Ludwigshafen am Rhein. According to the artist, the 19 winding steps of granite, which stand nearly 10 meters, are supposed to represent Ernst Bloch's "principle of hope".[3]
Ludwigshafen University Library
The Ludwigshafen University Library supplies the Ludwigshafen University of Business and Society with literature for research and higher education purposes. Users are primarily students and lecturers, although the library is open to the general public. In the CHE ranking the Ludwigshafen University Library holds a top position in the rated courses of study.[4]
St. Ludwig
St. Ludwig Church is the oldest Roman Catholic church building in the city of Ludwigshafen am Rhein.
Public Library
Library
Address: Bismarckstr. 44, 67059 Ludwigshafen
Galerie Lauth
Museum
Address: Mundenheimer Str. 252, 67061 Ludwigshafen am Rhein
Miró Wall
Also known as: Miró-Wand
Mural by Joan Miró. The Miró Wall is a ceramic tiled wall designed by Spanish artist Joan Miró for the Wilhelm Hack Museum in Ludwigshafen, Germany. The wall, which comprises 7,200 tiles, is 55 metres wide and 10 metres high.[5]
Hemshof Park
Also known as: Hemshof
Hemshof is one of the oldest city districts of Ludwigshafen Am Rhein, Germany. It is located above the "Nord" district. The first settlement in Hemshof is believed to have been built by the Celts in 516, not as a city but as a small farm. In the 19th century the Hemshof became an important living district for the workers in the BASF.[6]
East Asia Institute
Also known as: Ostasieninstitut der Hochschule Ludwigshafen am Rhein
University department in Ludwigshafen, Germany. The East Asia Institute founded in 1989, as part of the Ludwigshafen University of Applied Sciences. It offers four year or eight semester programmes in international business management combined with country module of China, Japan, and Korea covering cultural and language studies.[7]
Address: Rheinpromenade 12, Ludwigshafen
SBC Sportboot-Club Ludwigshafen / Rhein
Sailing, Marina
Address: Am Kiefweiher, Ludwigshafen