Around 330,000 people live in Mannheim. Once you’re here, it’s easy to see why so many choose to stay. From historic buildings to modern neighbourhoods, from quiet streets to lively districts, you’ll find places that quickly start to feel like home.
The City of Squares. And so much more.
How do you want to live? Right in the heart of the city, in Mannheim’s famous Squares? In the vibrant Jungbusch neighbourhood? Or somewhere quieter, surrounded by green spaces? One of Mannheim’s 17 districts is made for the way you want to live. Discover your place in Mannheim.
Quadrate
Jungbusch
Schwetzingerstadt
Oststadt
Lindenhof
Neckarstadt-Ost
Neckarstadt-West
Neckarau
Neuostheim/ Neuhermsheim
Käfertal
Feudenheim
Schönau
Sandhofen
Waldhof
Vogelstang
Wallstadt
Rheinau
Seckenheim
Friedrichsfeld
What's with the Squares?
C3, 18 or N7, 2. What might sound like a secret code is just a perfectly normal address in Mannheim’s city centre. It’s all part of the city’s unique grid system – something you’ll only find in the City of Squares.
Mannheim’s city centre is made up of 144 city blocks, known as the Squares. Stretching from the Palace to the Neckar River and from the Water Tower to Jungbusch, they form the heart of the city. Once you understand the system, finding your way around becomes surprisingly easy – no navigation app required.
Finding your way from A to K.
In Mannheim’s Squares, getting around on foot or by bike is quick and easy. And beyond the city centre, you’ll stay just as flexible. Distances are short, the terrain is mostly flat, and everything feels within easy reach.
Public Transport
Cycling Network
Car & Car Sharing
Trams and buses connect you reliably across the city and beyond – whether you’re heading to Heidelberg or the Palatinate region. For everything else, there’s car sharing. And in many of Mannheim’s newer neighbourhoods, you’ll find a growing range of electric mobility options. Whatever your destination, there’s an easy way to get there – quickly, conveniently and without unnecessary detours.
New neighbourhoods. New opportunities to live.
Living in Mannheim is evolving. Across new neighbourhoods and established districts, new homes are being created for every stage of life – from shared flats to apartments of your own.
Housing Projects and Neighborhoods
Student Housing
Students will also find plenty of housing options close to campus. Whatever your lifestyle, you’ll find a place that fits the way you live.
Your family in Mannheim.
Mannheim is officially recognised as a child-friendly city. Across all of its districts, you’ll find a wide range of childcare, education and leisure opportunities for families.
Childcare
Activities for Children and Teens
This is how Mannheim tells its story.
Every story reveals a different side of Mannheim – one you won’t find in any guidebook. The truest view of the city comes from the people who call it home.
