Neckarsulm
Neckarsulm (German pronunciation: [nɛkaʁˈzʊlm]) is a city in northern Baden-Württemberg, Germany, near Heilbronn, and part of the district of Heilbronn. As of 2016, Neckarsulm had 26,800 inhabitants. The name Neckarsulm derives from the city's location where the Neckar and Sulm rivers meet.
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Coat of arms | |
Location of Neckarsulm within Heilbronn district | |
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| Coordinates: 49°11′30.1″N 9°13′28.4″E | |
| Country | Germany |
| State | Baden-Württemberg |
| Admin. region | Stuttgart |
| District | Heilbronn |
| Subdivisions | 4 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2016–24) | Steffen Hertwig |
| Area | |
| • Total | 24.94 km2 (9.63 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 162 m (531 ft) |
| Population (2021-12-31) | |
| • Total | 26,292 |
| • Density | 1,100/km2 (2,700/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Postal codes | 74172 |
| Dialling codes | 07132 |
| Vehicle registration | HN |
| Website | Neckarsulm.de |
Neckarsulm is known for its renewable energy projects and wine. The Weingärtnergenossenschaft Neckarsulm-Gundelsheim (winegrower's cooperative of Neckarsulm and Gundelsheim) is the oldest winegrower's collective in Germany. The wine Trollinger and Lemberger are the principal varieties of grape grown in this region. The Schwarz Gruppe (Schwarz Group) who leads both companies Lidl and Kaufland has its headquarters in Neckarsulm.
Neckarsulm was first mentioned in a document in 771 and was granted city status around 1300. The city celebrated its 1250th birthday in 2021.