searchMenu
The Love Nest Built by Daniel Graf from Monzernheim in 1934. It is a brick building with a concrete flat roof and a rubble stone foundation. Inside, a small bench has been placed all around. The eastern wall clearly shows that it was a popular shelter for lovers and still is. Height: 182 Area: "In the middle valley" known as "Rabbit Hole" History / Stories / Anecdotes: The current owner is the Keller Winery / Flörsheim-Dalsheim (since 2014). Previously, it belonged to the Mayer Winery from Ober…
The Saubach is the name giver for the Saubach valley. It was extensively renaturalised in 2017 and now offers an ideal retreat for endangered animals and plants thanks to several ponds. At the most beautiful spot in the Saubach Valley, a bench and a resting place invite you to linger.
Gallé-Blick Before the Gallé family acquired the Heisje, it was almost completely dilapidated. Since then, it has been restored and is lovingly maintained. Above the door is the Gallé family crest with the year 1988. The protruding canopy is meant to resemble the shape of a barrel. Height: 186 District: "Am Hinkelstein" History / Stories / Anecdotes: The Heisje was almost completely dilapidated and was lovingly restored by the Gallé estate. The family keeps it in good condition and also brings…
The Essenheim Art Association showcases contemporary art and documentary films. In 6 to 7 exhibitions per year, established artists from home and abroad as well as young artists present their works: painting, graphics, installation, photography, video. In the Documentary-Film-Art series, outstanding artistic films are shown that rarely find their way to the audience otherwise. Admission to all events is free. The idea of exhibiting art that can also be purchased led to the founding of the Essenheim Art Association more than 30 years ago. An…
On the east flank of the Mainzer Berg the old defences are particularly massive and here are probably the best remaining parts of the wall, watchtowers and the low laying obstacle in the ditch. Here the Breitbach feeds the ditch. The romantic part along the so called Seufzerpfädchen (path of sighs) - it was the path where lovers used to meet - runs from Rinderbach (now Schillerplatz) to the traditional red-wine festival site and meets the outer courtyard at the Burgkirche – the starting point for every round-trip of the city…
In addition to exhibits representing current flora and fauna, there are many fossils on display, some of which found in Rhineland-Palatinate. Among the local finds are primeval horses that lived around 44 million years ago and that were discovered at Eckfelder Maar. There is also a great collection of animals that lived in Europe during the Ice Age. The museum's quagga group is known all over the world. The Natural History Museum in Mainz is the only museum that has three specimens of this now extinct subspecies of plains…
First mentioned in the 14th century as the moated castle "Veste Monsheim". The present castle complex was built in 1651 by the "Lords of Wachenheim". From 1780 to 1852, the estate was owned by the von Gagern family. Heinrich von Gagern, the president of the National Assembly of 1848, was the most important resident. Later, the castle was owned by the Baron von Heyl zu Herrnsheim, and the Knauff ladies' riding school was also located here. The Monsheim Hinkelstein, one of the largest monoliths in Rheinhessen, stands in the courtyard. Today the…
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.