Seeheim-Jugenheim

Seeheim-Jugenheim is a residential municipality in the Darmstadt-Dieburg region that spreads across seven separate villages. The area connects rural settlements into one unified administrative unit.

The municipality was created in 1977 when Seeheim and Jugenheim merged into one administrative body. The official name Seeheim-Jugenheim was adopted the following year to reflect this union.

The Jewish community shaped this area's identity through buildings and customs that remain visible today. These influences are woven into village life and remind visitors of the region's diverse past.

Visitors can use mountain bike trails that lead up to Melibokus mountain with varying difficulty levels. Good train connections make day trips to nearby cities like Frankfurt or Darmstadt straightforward.

Russian Tsar Nicholas II chose this location as a residence, drawing European nobility to the area. This royal connection left marks in the region's story and built heritage.

Location: Darmstadt-Dieburg

Inception: 1977

Elevation above the sea: 224 m

Shares border with: Pfungstadt, Darmstadt, Mühltal, Modautal, Lautertal, Bensheim, Alsbach-Hähnlein, Bickenbach

Website: https://seeheim-jugenheim.de

GPS coordinates: 49.76667,8.65000

Latest update: December 19, 2025 22:18