Lambsheim

Lambsheim () is a municipality in the Rhein-Pfalz-Kreis, in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. It is the seat of the Verbandsgemeinde Lambsheim-Heßheim.

Geography

Lambsheim is situated approximately 6 km southwest of Frankenthal, and 11 km northwest of Ludwigshafen.

History

Lambsheim was first mentioned as Lammundisheim in the Lorsch codex in 768.

Politics

Municipal Council

Mayor

The mayor of Lambsheim is Barbara Eisenbarth-Wahl.

Sister cities

• Saint-Georges-sur-Baulche, France, since 1981

Economy and Infrastructure

Wineries

In Lambsheim there are 3 wineries.

Notable people

• Jürgen Kohler (born 1965), a World-Cup-winning footballer, was born in Lambsheim.

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