Mannheim lies at the confluence of the Rhine and Neckar at an average elevation of 104 meters above sea level. The Rhine flows at 88–92 m; the Neckar at 90–95 m. Mannheim is the 'Grid City' – laid out as a Baroque residence in 1606 on a chessboard plan where 144 city blocks carry alphanumeric codes (A1–U6) instead of street names.
That works out to roughly 341 feet above sea level. The nearby cities compared on this page average 117 m, putting Mannheim about 13 m lower.
Quick Facts
| Elevation (above sea level) | 104 m |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 49.4875° N, 8.4660° E |
| Country | Germany |
| Continent | Europe |
Compare elevations – nearby cities
| City | Elevation (m) | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Heidelberg | 121 | Germany |
| Frankfurt | 103 | Germany |
| Karlsruhe | 122 | Germany |
| Mainz | 122 | Germany |
Cities with a similar elevation
The following cities sit at an elevation similar to Mannheim (104 m above sea level):
| City | Elevation (m) | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Halle | 104 | Germany |
| Warsaw | 100 | Poland |
| Bochum | 99 | Germany |
| Leipzig | 113 | Germany |
| Dresden | 113 | Germany |
| Dortmund | 94 | Germany |
Frequently Asked Questions
How high is Mannheim above sea level?
Mannheim averages 104 m above sea level. The Rhine and Neckar flow at 88–95 m; the city center sits at 95–105 m on a slight rise between the rivers.
Why does Mannheim have a grid layout?
Mannheim was founded as a Baroque residence city in 1606 on a chessboard plan. Instead of street names, 144 city blocks are identified by alphanumeric codes A1–U6. The palace anchors the southern end of the grid.
Does Mannheim have Germany's largest inland harbour?
Yes – Mannheim's Rhine harbour with over 8 km of quayside and 8 million tonnes of annual throughput is one of Europe's largest inland ports and Germany's largest by cargo volume.