Affalterbach

Affalterbach is a municipality in the Ludwigsburg district in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It is part of the Stuttgart Region in the northwestern part of the state, located near Ludwigsburg and Stuttgart. The surrounding landscape combines agricultural land with residential development.

The town is best known as the home of Mercedes-AMG GmbH, the high-performance division of Mercedes-Benz. AMG's development and production facilities are located in Affalterbach, making the company a major local employer and a defining feature of the town’s economy and identity. The presence of AMG has also influenced local infrastructure, education partnerships, and regional branding.

Affalterbach has medieval origins and evolved through the centuries under the historical influence of Württemberg. Today it is governed by a mayor and a municipal council and participates in regional planning and cooperative initiatives within the Stuttgart metropolitan area.

Culturally and socially, the municipality offers typical amenities of a small Baden-Württemberg town, including churches, schools, and local associations. The surrounding countryside provides opportunities for outdoor recreation, such as cycling and hiking, with maintained networks of local trails and scenic rural landscapes.