
Martin Heilig
Profile
Martin Heilig is a German politician who has served as the Lord Mayor of Würzburg since July 2025, becoming the first member of the Green Party to hold this office in Bavaria. Previously, he worked as a vocational school teacher and served as a city councilor and deputy mayor, where he focused on environmental policy as Germany's first climate mayor. He has a long history of political engagement, including leadership roles within the Green Party and various civic initiatives in the Franconia region.
Details
- Born
- 1975-08-28 · 50 years old
- Birth place
- Würzburg, Germany
- Education
- Julius-Maximilians-University Würzburg, University of St Andrews, Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nürnberg
- Career
- Vocational school teacher (Oberstudienrat), trade union official


