Tech Companies in Heidelberg

Germany

About Heidelberg

Heidelberg (HY-dəl-burg) is a university town in the German state of Baden-Württemberg, situated on the river Neckar in south-west Germany. In the 2016 census, its population was 159,914, of which roughly a quarter consisted of students. Located about 78 km (48 mi) south of Frankfurt, Heidelberg is the fifth-largest city in Baden-Württemberg. Heidelberg is part of the densely populated Rhine-Neckar Metropolitan Region. Heidelberg University, founded in 1386, is Germany's oldest and one of Europe's most reputable universities. Heidelberg is a scientific hub in Germany and home to several internationally renowned adjacent to its university, including the European Molecular Biology Laboratory and four Max Planck Institutes. The city has also been a hub for the arts, especially literature, throughout the centuries, and it was designated a "City of Literature" by the UNESCO Creative Cities Network. Heidelberg was a seat of government of the former Electorate of the Palatinate and is a popular tourist destination due to its romantic cityscape, including Heidelberg Castle, the, and the Baroque old town.

Heidelberg at a glance

45.3 thousandJob ads/yr
45Technologies
160 thousandPopulation

Companies with the most hiring activities in Heidelberg

Region Info

Area Info

  • Area: 109 km²
  • State: Baden-Württemberg
  • Country: Germany
  • Postal codes: 69115 - 69126
  • Telephone code: 06221
  • Licence plates: HD

Population Info

  • Population: 160 thousand inhabitants

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