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Mannheim is called Quadratestadt, or Square City, due to its grid layout

Mannheim Central Station is the second largest transportation hub in Southwestern Germany after Stuttgart Central Station.
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[:en]Artwork made of rings.[:]
[:en]Bus in the center of Mannheim.[:]
[:en]Park with the water pool.[:]
[:en]A large park in Mannheim.[:]

Pictures of Mannheim: Artwork made of rings, bus on the street and two park pictures

Mannheim’s local public transport is operated by Rhein-Neckar-Verkehr GmbH (rnv). Rhein-Neckar-Verkehr GmbH is a local transport company that provides public transportation services in the cities of Mannheim, Heidelberg, and other nearby areas in the Rhein-Neckar region of Germany. Rnv manages tram and bus services in these areas and offers a variety of public transport options for local residents and visitors.

Website: RNV

App: RNV App

More info: Mannheim Hbf

While Mannheim does not have its own metro system, it is served by the S-Bahn system, which caters to suburban areas and connects to other nearby regions’ train services. The S-Bahn Mannheim operates from Mannheim Hauptbahnhof and offers connections to nearby places such as Heidelberg, Ludwigshafen, and various local towns.

The S-Bahn system is part of the broader S-Bahn Rhein-Neckar network, servicing various cities and areas within the Rhein-Neckar region.

Although Mannheim may lack a metro, the S-Bahn provides excellent options for traveling between the city and its surroundings by train, making it a practical choice for local transportation.

 

The Mannheim/Ludwigshafen tram network focuses on the cities of Mannheim and Ludwigshafen am Rhein and is connected to Heidelberg and Weinheim via the Upper Rhine Railway Company (OEG) in Germany’s Rhine-Neckar region.

The Mannheim ZOB bus station is located next to the main train station, making it easily accessible by public transportation. There are regular connections from Mannheim to many major cities in Europe via various service providers.

German website for bus travel in Mannheim:

Busstop Mannheim im Busbahnhof – Bus Station

The streets and avenues of downtown Mannheim are organized in a grid layout.

The city of Mannheim has approximately 312,000 inhabitants.

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Reinin-Neckar Center

Mannheim is the center of the Rhine-Neckar metropolitan area. This region is Germany's seventh largest metropolitan area, with nearly 2.4 million residents.

Mannheim Palace

The Mannheim Palace is one of the largest palace complexes in the world and the second-largest Baroque palace after Versailles.

Bombed during the war

Mannheim suffered significant destruction during World War II due to several Allied air raids. The largest bombing occurred in September 1943, when much of the city was destroyed.

Street names are numbers

Within the ring of streets surrounding the city center, there are squares numbered A1 to U6 instead of street names.

City of Two Rivers

The city is located at the confluence of the Rhine and Neckar rivers, and it is a significant center of culture and economy.

Climate

Mannheim has a warm and mild climate. The city receives a fair amount of rain throughout the year, even during the driest months.