Walldorf

Walldorf is an urban municipality in the Rhine-Neckar district of Baden-Württemberg, situated south of Heidelberg. The town features residential neighborhoods and commercial areas that reflect its role as a center for business and industry.

First mentioned in 770 in documents from the Abbey of Lorsch, the settlement was completely destroyed during the French invasion of 1689. After its rebuilding, it gradually transformed into an important regional economic center.

The Astorhaus reflects the town's pride in John Jacob Astor, a local who built a successful life overseas and whose legacy remains part of the community's identity. Walking through the building, one senses how a small place can take pride in its famous son.

The Wiesloch-Walldorf train station provides convenient connections to regional and national transportation networks. Visitors will find shops, dining options, and accommodations throughout the town center.

SAP, Europe's largest software company, moved its headquarters here in 1977 and fundamentally reshaped the town's economic trajectory. This single decision transformed the region's profile and continues to define its identity today.

Location: Rhein-Neckar

Elevation above the sea: 110 m

Shares border with: Sankt Leon-Rot, Wiesloch

Website: https://walldorf.de

GPS coordinates: 49.30327,8.64321

Latest update: December 14, 2025 19:24