The community of Walheim with its almost 3.000 inhabitants is located in the charming Neckar Valley at the confluence of the Neckar and Enz. The landscape is characterized by viticulture, especially in the steep slopes above the Neckar and Enz, as well as by fruit growing, which is still intensively practiced here.
Walheim is conveniently located between the district towns of Ludwigsburg and Heilbronn: Federal highway 27 touches the community and thus ensures good regional connections; The A 81 motorway can be easily reached in just a few minutes. The community also has a Deutsche Bahn AG stop along the Stuttgart – Heilbronn railway line, so that every destination in the region can be reached quickly by train.
In addition to the traditional local craft and commercial businesses, which are available in great diversity and with a wide range of services, there are several well-known companies with numerous jobs located in the community.
A wide range of local clubs and institutions characterizes coexistence in the community, traditional festivals and numerous cultural events testify to a lively community. Modern public facilities round off Walheim's range of services.