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Leonberg

Leonberg is a town in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, located west of Stuttgart in the Böblingen district.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Leonberg is a town in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, located west of Stuttgart in the Böblingen district. It is known for its historic old town, annual horse market, and the Pomeranzen Garden, a late-Renaissance terraced garden. The town is also the birthplace of the dog breed Leonberger.

Geography

Leonberg is located in the state of Baden-Württemberg in southwestern Germany, west of Stuttgart. It belongs to the Böblingen district and is situated near major transport routes.

History

Leonberg developed as a Württemberg town and later served as a district seat. It was historically the seat of one of Württemberg’s first parliaments and has a long-standing market tradition, including its centuries-old horse market.

Landmarks and culture

The town’s old town and market square are notable features. The Pomeranzen Garden is described as Germany’s only remaining terraced garden from the late Renaissance. The annual horse market has been held for centuries and remains a notable event.

Demographics and administration

Leonberg has a population of about 49,480 as of 31 December 2024 and is classified as a Große Kreisstadt. It functions as an administrative centre within the Böblingen district.

Key facts

  • Leonberg is a town in central Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
  • It lies west of Stuttgart and serves as a local centre for surrounding communities.
  • The town is known for its picturesque market square and historic old town.
  • Its horse market has been held for centuries and remains a notable annual event.
  • The Pomeranzen Garden is described as Germany’s only remaining terraced garden from the late Renaissance.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Leonberg located?
Leonberg is in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, west of Stuttgart, within the Böblingen district.
What is Leonberg known for?
It is known for its old town, market square, centuries-old horse market, and the Pomeranzen Garden.
How many people live in Leonberg?
The population was 49,480 as of 31 December 2024.
What is the Pomeranzen Garden?
It is a terraced garden in Leonberg described as Germany’s only remaining one from the late Renaissance.
What is the Leonberger?
The Leonberger is a dog breed associated with Leonberg.
Is Leonberg a city or town?
Leonberg is a town, and administratively it is a Große Kreisstadt.

References

  1. Wikipedia (German) — https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leonberg
    Supports: Population, location west of Stuttgart, administrative status, postal code, area code, and district seat information.
  2. Wikipedia (English) — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leonberg
    Supports: Town location, approximate distance from Stuttgart, population around 45,000, and cultural landmarks including the market square, horse market, and Pomeranzen Garden.
  3. Stuttgart Tourist — https://www.stuttgart-tourist.de/en/a-leonberg
    Supports: Historic overview, old town, horse market tradition, and the origin of the town name and coat of arms.
  4. LEO-BW — https://www.leo-bw.de/detail-gis/-/Detail/details/ORT/labw_ortslexikon/138/Leonberg-Eltingen
    Supports: Official-style local data such as status, population, density, elevation, and postal code.