Ludwigshafen am Rhein
City in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
Overview
Ludwigshafen am Rhein is a lively industrial city located on the banks of the Rhine River in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. Known for its extensive chemical industry and close connection to neighboring Mannheim, the city features modern architecture, green parks, and an emerging cultural scene.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
Rhineland-Palatinate
Population
—
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
49.48°, 8.45°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
75
Female Safety
77
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
96
Monthly Cost
$2,125
Local Cost
$1,245
Local Income
$2,800
Cashless
80
English
72
Temperature
10.0°C
Summer Avg
19.6°C
Winter Avg
0.9°C
Record High
39.5°C
Record Low
-20.8°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
740 mm
Internet Speed
294 Mbps
Upload
27 Mbps
Latency
13 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
616.0
Airport
MHG
Distance
5 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 33 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 75/100.