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Leimen

Leimen is a town in southwestern Germany, located in the state of Baden-Württemberg within the Rhein-Neckar-Kreis district. It is part of the Rhine-Neckar metropolitan region and lies between Heidelberg and Mannheim, near the foothills of the Odenwald and along the vicinity of the Bergstraße wine route.

Geography and surroundings

The town covers several localities that form part of the municipality and sits at the edge of

History and administration

Leimen has medieval roots and developed into a modern town through reforms in the 20th century that

Economy and transport

The economy is characterized by small and medium-sized enterprises across services and light industry, complemented by

Culture, education, and amenities

Leimen offers cultural and educational facilities typical of a mid-sized town, including primary and secondary schools

Notable features

The town’s environment and location make it a convenient base for exploring the Rhine-Neckar region, the

the
Odenwald,
with
nearby
agricultural
and
forested
landscapes.
Its
location
provides
access
to
regional
transport
networks
and
serves
as
a
link
between
the
urban
centers
of
Mannheim
and
Heidelberg.
integrated
surrounding
communities.
Today
it
is
a
municipality
composed
of
a
central
town
area
and
several
districts,
governed
by
local
councils
as
part
of
Baden-Württemberg’s
municipal
framework.
retail
and
logistics
activities.
The
town
benefits
from
its
proximity
to
larger
cities
in
the
Rhine-Neckar
region,
with
road
connections
to
major
motorways
and
regional
rail
links
facilitating
commuting
and
commerce.
and
local
cultural
institutions.
Regional
heritage
and
the
nearby
Bergstraße
area
contribute
to
tourism
and
recreational
opportunities,
with
wine
production
and
forested
landscapes
attracting
visitors.
Odenwald,
and
nearby
historic
towns.