All information on the city council and all contacts to the Leverkusen city administration can always be found at www.leverkusen.de. The head of the Leverkusen city administration is the incumbent Mayor Uwe Richrath, who was elected Mayor of the City of Leverkusen on 13 September 2015 and re-elected for another term on 27 September 2020.

Leverkusen lies in a very prominent position: In the midst of the economically strong and densely populated Rhine region between the metropolises of Cologne and Düsseldorf. The infrastructure could not be better, with two international airports, access to three motorways, fast rail connections and one of the world's busiest waterways. Around 17 million people live and work within a radius of 100 km. A large...

The city's economy and sports scene have developed hand in hand. Thanks to Bayer AG, Leverkusen has developed into an exceptional sporting location. This is where top-class sport is at home in every respect, far beyond the electrifying Werkself. Sport in and from Leverkusen is a first-class brand name, both nationally and internationally, and has been for many decades. An above-average number of professional teams...

Leverkusen, founded in 1930, is a young city and has a keen appetite for contemporary culture. That’s why it may not be a coincidence that the choice of genre for the anniversary festival in 1980 fell on the sound of the 20th century, jazz. The Leverkusen Jazz Days have been taking place ever since, and the grandees and stars not only of jazz have been...

Overnight stays, holidays or accommodation for longer stays in the small city on the Rhine. Many guests stay overnight in Leverkusen to visit trade fairs in the nearby metropolises of Cologne and Düsseldorf. But even those who do not want to spend their holiday amidst the hustle and bustle of the big city will find that "with us" they are in the right place. Less...

"Hire me!" Whether celebrations of all kinds or conferences and trade fairs: Leverkusen has a wide range of event locations to offer. Small and intimate, or would you prefer the big stage? The small city offers an amazing variety of possibilities. And even film crews like to head to our city time and again. Jim Jarmush has already been here, as has Lars von Trier,...

We in Leverkusen like to head out to the parks and gardens to unwind and let the kids play. For those who don't yet know this city very well, rest assured: There are many beautiful places to relax or be active without having to travel long distances. Our recommendations (German) link to the German topic overview page.

Our team consists of people who are just as diverse and colourful as our city and life itself. People who love Leverkusen and have deep roots here. We want to inspire passion for Leverkusen because we ourselves are passionate about Leverkusen. Don´t hesitate to contact us, we look forward to working for and with you. Your Lust-auf-Leverkusen Team   © Tim Bräutigam / Stadtmarketing Leverkusen