Heppenheim

Heppenheim (Bergstraße) is the seat of Bergstraße district in Hesse, Germany, lying on the Bergstraße on the edge of the Odenwald. It is best known for being the birthplace of Sebastian Vettel, a four-time Formula One World Champion and the place of founding of the Free Democratic Party (Germany).

Heppenheim
Town
Cathedral and old town
Location of Heppenheim within Bergstraße district
Heppenheim
Heppenheim
Coordinates: 49°38′35″N 8°38′20″E
CountryGermany
StateHesse
Admin. regionDarmstadt
DistrictBergstraße
Government
  Mayor (202329) Rainer Burelbach (CDU)
Area
  Total52.14 km2 (20.13 sq mi)
Elevation
122 m (400 ft)
Population
 (2022-12-31)
  Total26,946
  Density520/km2 (1,300/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
64646
Dialling codes06252, 06253 (part of Unter-Hambach, Mittershausen-Scheuerberg)
Vehicle registrationHP
Websitewww.heppenheim.de
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