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Visible from afar, the Gothic St. Catherine's Church is the architectural jewel of our town. Admire the Gothic tracery and the magnificent stained glass windows such as the "Oppenheim Rose" or listen to the sounds of the Wöhl organ. The ascent to the crossing tower and the exterior of St. Michael's Chapel with its ossuary are also worthwhile. We recommend a guided tour with our qualified church guides! Private tours for closed groups (max. 20 people) Duration: approx. 1 hour Barrier-free access Bookable all year round. For more…
On the municipal cemetery, along the path to the village ditch (along the Protestant church), there are gravestones from the 17th and 18th centuries. Among them are early classical tombs. Between the funeral hall and the Catholic parsonage stands a stone pillar topped with an ancient helmet, a plate with flags, and a broken cannon. The monument was erected for the soldiers from the canton of Wörrstadt who returned from or fell in the Napoleonic campaigns.
Bingen is located in the UNESCO World Heritage Middle Rhine Valley . The city is surrounded by fantastic countryside and towns. But Bingen itself has just as much to offer. The best example is the Cultural Shore. Here you stroll through beautiful parks and gardens. Here you admire artistic monuments and sculptures. Here you experience first-class music and cultural events . Head to the Rhine and discover what else there is to explore. Every three years, the Skulpturen-Triennale takes place in Bingen. Artists from…
Directly opposite the train stop in Bingen-Gaulsheim, the innovative wooden building is located in the middle of the nature experience area AuenLand. The center is the basis for the diverse work of the full-time and voluntary nature conservationists. Here you can find inspiration to become active in nature conservation yourself: At home or in the numerous projects at NABU! Nature conservation at home Wild herb areas, greening of parking lots and near-natural green roofs are just a few examples of how you can bring more nature into your…
The present church, dedicated to St. Joseph, was built in 1891 and stands on the site of the Ursula Chapel, which was erected in 1745 and of which two sections of wall remain. During the First World War, the bells were melted down, and three new ones were cast in 1934, but two bells had to be surrendered again during the Second World War. In 1965, the church was extensively restored and given new windows. Particularly noteworthy is the rose window above the altar in the choir room, which depicts the Good Shepherd and scenes from the New…
The red hillside is a wine growing area with special optics between Nierstein and Nackenheim. The former formation emerged over 280 million years ago because of a collapse of the rhine ditch between the basin of Mainz and the upper rhine ditch. Another special feature is the red ground which was also determining for the name. The colouring happened because of embedded iron compounds which emerged under the subtropic climate of another era. The substance of the ground is consists of clay and sandstone and in combination with the climate…
Every Tuesday, Friday and Saturday from 7 AM to 2 PM, the cathedral square in Mainz comes alive with activity and color. Then the Mainz Weekly Market – one of the most beautiful in all of Germany – invites you to shop, stroll, and enjoy in a special atmosphere. The mix of historic backdrop and regional variety makes the market a popular meeting place for locals and visitors alike. The offerings range from fresh fruits and vegetables from the region to bread, cheese, and meat products, as well as fine delicacies. During peak…
After the only church at the time, St. Martin, was assigned to the Reformed during the church division, the Catholics initially had to retreat to a chapel in honor of All Saints at Bornstraße 14. There, the Catholic cemetery had already been located since 1610. The Catholic Church of the Sorrows of Mary was built in 1733. Its construction was made possible by a donation from the Mainz patrician family Gedult von Jungenfeld, who provided the land. The interior furnishings partly consist of furniture from other Christian places of…