Heilbronn

Heilbronn district is an administrative region in Baden-Württemberg spanning 46 municipalities shaped by the Neckar River valley. The territory connects rural communities between Stuttgart and Mannheim, with towns and villages distributed across rolling terrain.

The district took its current form in 1938 when several former administrative units merged into one region. This reorganization brought together territories that had evolved separately under different governance for centuries.

Wine-making traditions shape daily life throughout the district, with vineyards and production facilities embedded in communities across the region. This heritage influences how people see themselves and their connection to the land they inhabit.

The district connects easily to major highways A6 and A81, linking you quickly to Stuttgart, Mannheim, and surrounding regions. Small towns throughout offer good facilities and public transport, making exploration by car or train straightforward.

The Neckarwestheim Nuclear Power Plant once operated in the district and supplied significant energy to the region. Its closure represented a major shift in how local energy needs are managed today.

Location: Stuttgart Government Region

Capital city: Heilbronn

Elevation above the sea: 166 m

Shares border with: Enz district, Ludwigsburg District, Rhein-Neckar, Rems-Murr, Landkreis Schwäbisch Hall, Hohenlohe, Heilbronn, Neckar-Odenwald, Landkreis Karlsruhe

Website: https://landkreis-heilbronn.de

GPS coordinates: 49.16000,9.25000

Latest update: December 14, 2025 21:17