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The ‘Elsa Schmitt Tower’ observation tower is located on the northern outskirts of the Rhine-Hessian wine-growing community of Wendelsheim. Thanks to a generous donation from its namesake, the Verschönerungsverein 1886 e.V. was able to build the versatile tower and rest area in 2019. ‘When the colourful flag flies at the tower, go and have a drink’! The tower pub is open on the 2nd Sunday of every month from April to October. Changing food and drinks delight visitors, hikers and cyclists at the cosy rest area.…
The jubilee forest is a project from 2016. 200 trees were planted in total in honour of Rheinhessen's 200th birthday, which are now growing and thriving alongside the sculpture by local artist Florian Handel.
The motorhome site offers a power supply and facilities for supply and disposal. It is an ideal starting point for excursions to Mainz, Bingen or Bad Kreuznach. The nearest shopping facilities are just 100 metres away. -Open all year round -38 pitches -Surface: pavement and grass - EUR 10.00 per motorhome per night including water -Electricity according to consumption - Disposal for travellers passing through €3.00 -Disposal per overnight stay €9.00 -free bottle of wine on arrival - WLAN
The parish church in Gabsheim is one of the oldest and most beautiful churches in Rheinhessen. Its dominant position above the village makes it a striking landmark for the entire surrounding area. The Gothic church on the edge of the village, which appears uniform from the outside, surprises with its magnificent interior. The single-nave nave, built around 1490, was converted into a hall between 1510 and 1518. The relatively short space, divided by four pillars and consisting of three naves of equal height, is spanned by a refined net…
The parish church was built in 1808 on the site of a church that was demolished due to dilapidation. The consecration took place in 1810. The tower of this church is about 50 years younger.
The Trullo - the Trulli - the special little vineyard house in Rheinhessen. Former shelters in the vineyards for the workers, but also intended for the "Wingertschütz" who guarded the vineyards. This vineyard hut stands out in its form. Its barrel roof is unique in the whole area.
Hinkelstein A Hinkelstein has been mentioned at this location since the 14th century. The original stone is very likely built into the dry stone wall. The current stone was erected in 2004 and originates from a foundation uncovered during sewer construction in Osthofen, alongside which Roman bricks were also found. Height: 188 District: "Am Hinkelstein" History / Stories / Anecdotes: A Hinkelstein has been mentioned here since around 1300. According to the Monzernheimer chronicler, teacher Georg Wendel, it was removed…
Based on the grave goods, such as those found in the 1st-century burial site in the Mainz district of Weisenau, many conclusions can be drawn. For example, the multinational legion camp Mogontiacum was supplied by traders from Southern Europe, as evidenced by grave goods like olive and date seeds.