Rheinhessen Region Attractions
The Rheinhessen extends from Bad Kreuznach in the west to the Rhine in the east. Its northern boundary is at Mainz and its southern boundary at Worms.
There is significant variety in the soil types and climates across the region.
There is significant variety in the soil types and climates across the region.
Oppenheim, Germany
20km/12.5mi south of Mainz is Oppenheim, with the Katharinenkirche (St Catherine's Church; 13th-15th C.), one of the finest Gothic churches on the Rhine.
Oppenheim is the largest town on the Rheinterrasse. Estates of special interest include Staatsweingut mit Domäne Oppenheim and Weingut Louis Guntrum.
Oppenheim is the largest town on the Rheinterrasse. Estates of special interest include Staatsweingut mit Domäne Oppenheim and Weingut Louis Guntrum.
Alzey, Germany
Some 25km/15mi northwest of Worms is Alzey, the Roman Altiaia, an important town.
In the east of the Old Town stands the Schloss (oldest parts 11th century; much rebuilt 1902). In the Fischmarkt is the Renaissance Town Hall (1586; carillon). In the Rossmarkt, to the north, is an unusual fountain. Farther north, the old Amtshaus houses the Municipal Museum (history of the town, folk traditions, geology, paleontology).
In the east of the Old Town stands the Schloss (oldest parts 11th century; much rebuilt 1902). In the Fischmarkt is the Renaissance Town Hall (1586; carillon). In the Rossmarkt, to the north, is an unusual fountain. Farther north, the old Amtshaus houses the Municipal Museum (history of the town, folk traditions, geology, paleontology).
Bodenheim, Germany
Bodenheim is one of the most atmospheric villages in the Rheinhessen. Its vintners' houses were built between the 15th and late 19th centuries.
