Ludwigshafen am Rhein: Discover art, the Rhine and nature

Ludwigshafen am Rhein can be explored through a wide range of interests: 20th- and 21st-century art, a wildlife park in the Rhine floodplain forests, paths along the riverbank and the green Parkinsel each offer a different focus. When planning your trip, consider whether you would like to focus more on museums and contemporary art, nature and outdoor activities, or a look inside an industrial site. The places below offer concrete starting points and show how varied the themes of a stay can be.

Art, collections and future-focused topics

The Wilhelm Hack Museum is dedicated to 20th- and 21st-century art; its collection comprises nearly 10,000 works. One of the museum’s most distinctive features is Joan Miró’s colorful ceramic wall, considered the museum’s landmark. The collection and this distinctive work offer two different ways in: one spans a period of time, while the other stands out as a prominent landmark of the museum.

The Rudolf Scharpf Gallery presents contemporary artistic perspectives in a project and exhibition space. It opened in 1982 as a gallery for contemporary art and works by Rudolf Scharpf. The hack-museumsgARTen is an urban gardening project that invites residents to explore urban space, nature and art. The Ernst Bloch Center brings together culture and science, with a focus on future-oriented topics. Together, these places offer a range of cultural perspectives, from artworks and contemporary approaches to a garden project and future-focused topics.

Rhine promenade and Parkinsel

The Rhine promenade runs along Ludwigshafen’s left bank of the Rhine and is popular for walking and jogging. From here, you can look across the Rhine towards Mannheim. If you would like to combine exercise with a view across the river, the promenade offers a distinct focus, different from the art collections and exhibition spaces.

Parkinsel is a green island in the Rhine, with villas, old trees and paths close to the riverbank. Away from festival season, its paths, meadows and riverbanks offer opportunities for walking, jogging and relaxing. In summer, the city park on Parkinsel becomes the venue for the German Film Festival; the island provides a riverside setting for the festival, complete with a temporary tent city. Festival details may change, so check the current program before your visit.

Wildlife park in the floodplain forest

The Ludwigshafen-Rheingönheim Wildlife Park is located in the Rhine floodplain forests and covers 30 hectares. It is home to more than 200 animals from 30 predominantly European wild species. Walking trails lead to the animal enclosures. This makes the animals and enclosures a concrete point of interest alongside the Rhine promenade, where views across the river offer a different kind of outdoor experience. If you are weighing up different options, you can see wildlife watching and riverside paths as distinct ways to enjoy nature.

A look inside the BASF site

The BASF Visitor Center has 2,000 square meters of visitor space, with an exhibition spread across five levels. Exhibition tours and tours of the Ludwigshafen site are available. Events also give visitors the opportunity to experience BASF live. This adds another type of visit to the art and nature experiences: a tour or event connected with the BASF site. Program availability may change, so check the current offerings before your visit.

When continuing your search for accommodation in Ludwigshafen am Rhein, the focus of your trip can help you decide where to start: consider whether you would most like to focus on culture, time by the river and in green spaces, or a visit connected with the industrial site.

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