Altrip

Altrip is a municipality on the left bank of the Rhine in Rhineland-Palatinate, combining residential neighborhoods with green spaces along the river. The settlement spreads across flat terrain in this river valley and serves as a transition zone between urban and rural areas.

The settlement began during Roman times as a trading post along the Rhine routes. Its long history is rooted in this strategic location and helped shape the region's connections between larger trading centers.

The name comes from old German words meaning 'old settlement' and reflects how the community relates to life along the Rhine, with local routines shaped by the river and its surroundings.

The place sits about seven kilometers northwest of Ludwigshafen with regular bus connections to neighboring towns. Visitors can easily explore the Rhine riverbanks and take advantage of its location for trips to larger nearby cities.

The place has a sister city relationship with Kutztown in Pennsylvania, which brings regular visits and exchange programs between the two communities. This transatlantic connection is unusual for a small German municipality and shapes local identity.

Location: Verbandsgemeinde Rheinauen

Elevation above the sea: 97 m

Website: http://altrip.de

GPS coordinates: 49.43250,8.50361

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:22