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Seeheim-Jugenheim is a town in Germany, located in the Darmstadt-Dieburg district in the state of Hesse. About 17,000 people live here.

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The coat of arms of Seeheim-Jugenheim

Villages in Seeheim-Jugenheim

Seeheim-Jugenheim is made up of seven smaller villages. Each village has its own unique feel.

  • Balkhausen (about 693 people)
  • Jugenheim (about 4,448 people)
  • Malchen (about 1,004 people)
  • Ober-Beerbach (about 1,269 people)
  • Seeheim (about 9,060 people)
  • Steigerts (about 81 people)
  • Stettbach (about 144 people)

History of the Town

The town of Seeheim-Jugenheim was officially formed on January 1, 1977. Before this, Seeheim and Jugenheim were two separate towns. For a short time, until January 1, 1978, the new town was still called Seeheim. After that, it became known as Seeheim-Jugenheim.

Seeheim-Jugenheim-Heiligenberg-Schloss
Castle Heiligenberg was often visited by the Russian Tsar.

Fun Activities

Seeheim-Jugenheim is well-known for its exciting mountain bike trails. These trails lead up to a nearby mountain called Melibokus. It's a great place for outdoor adventures!

Famous Visitors and Residents

Over the years, Seeheim-Jugenheim has been home to, or visited by, several famous people. One notable visitor was Tsar Nicholas II of Russia. A Tsar was the emperor of Russia a long time ago. Writers Georg Kaiser and Helene Christaller also lived here.

Work and Economy

There isn't much industry or big businesses in Seeheim-Jugenheim itself. Because of this, most people who live in the town work in bigger cities nearby. Many residents travel to Darmstadt, Frankfurt, or Heidelberg for their jobs.

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