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The farmstead, which was built in the 1920s, offer a cross vault cellar which was reconstructed into a restaurant which can host up to 50 persons. General information about Rheinhessencow chapels The origin of the typical Rheinhessen vaults goes back to the early 19th century. At that time, farmers wanted to increase the yield of their cattle by keeping them in stables and use the leftovers as fertiliser for their fields. Initially, the cattle were housed on the ground floor of the half-timbered houses, above which hay and straw were…
In Ockenheim, the Catholic parish church of St. Peter and Paul invites you on a journey into the past. The building from the late 18th century impresses with its baroque architecture and the magnificent saint figures. The tower proudly rises above the village, and the interior is a true masterpiece of baroque art. It's worth taking a moment to pause and let the spiritual atmosphere affect you.
The Sironabad in Nierstein was a former Roman bathhouse with two sulfur springs and two freshwater springs. The springs led to early settlements, as finds from Celtic, early Germanic, and Roman times clearly prove. The sulfur spring of the Sironabad was rediscovered in 1802 after being buried for centuries. During cleanup work, copper coins dated 87 to 267 AD and small figurines were found in stone basins surrounded by plaster balls. These finds prove beyond doubt that the fountain was in operation during this period and was used by the…
During the Reformation, Spiesheim had a parish church dedicated to Saint Stephen, which served the Reformed community as a place of worship until 1706. Due to the Palatine church division, the community lost its church and acquired a barn "Auf dem Liding," which was subsequently used for services. Initial plans for a new church were created in 1788, and a year later, the foundation work began. However, financial constraints, French occupation, two wars, and the integration of Rheinhessen into the Grand Duchy of Hesse-Darmstadt delayed…
The Wine Village Museum in Horrweiler is located in the old centre of the village, opposite the "Alte Kelter". Interested visitors can gain a comprehensive insight into village life in past centuries. In the entrance area, the imposing striking mechanism of the Horrweiler tower clock can be marvelled at and is a particular attraction for those interested in technology. A large part of the exhibition is dedicated to winegrowing from bygone times with various tools. On the upper floor, we immerse ourselves in the classroom from earlier times;…
The KulturGUT Bechtolsheim art stage in the heart of Rheinhessen, located in a historic farmstead dating back to 1772, offers mainly cabaret and music of the highest quality. Music lessons and workshops with international guests round off the programme. The stage has made a name for itself in the scene for acoustic music. All this is accompanied by the region's best wines and light refreshments!
Since its founding in 1966, the Unterhaus in Mainz has been one of the most renowned venues for cabaret and small-scale arts in Germany. In the characteristic vaults of the stage, both established artists and emerging talents perform – always with the aim of creatively reflecting current events and moving the audience to laugh, think, and empathize. In addition to a versatile stage program, the Unterhaus is the annual host of the German Small Arts Prize, one of the most significant awards of its kind. This makes the theater not only a…
The construction of a forester's lodge in the second half of the 18th century is linked to the appointment of a kurfürstlichen forester. He was responsible for the entire Ingelheimer territory. The government aimed to combat the ongoing wood shortage with targeted reforestation. Sand dunes in the Nieder-Ingelheimer district were planted with pines. The wooded floodplains of the Rhine were managed. With the oversight of the planting of white mulberry trees to promote silk production, the forester received an important additional task…