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Every year, the village of Frei-Weinheim and its inhabitants were exposed to the danger of floods and ice runs. The first reports of these events date back to the 15th century. At that time, dams and locks already existed, but a closed dam system was lacking. The most severe documented natural disaster occurred on February 28, 1784. At that time, the flood carried heavy ice floes that damaged three-quarters of the houses, uprooted trees, and wiped out half of the livestock. As a result, a new dam was constructed by 1795, which had to be…
The existence of the Protestant church in Dorn-Dürkheim can be reliably traced back to 1245, although the original building was probably constructed almost 400 years earlier. The current building dates mainly from 1618. The church building is a rectangular hall structure and some of the choir walls are still Gothic. Particularly impressive is the originally free-standing tower on the north side, which brings a piece of history to life with its embrasures – without any division into floors.
Chapel and tower were built in the Romantic style in the late 18th century. Today registry office weddings can be held in the chapel which belongs to the Gerhard Hannemann Family.
The church, often referred to as the "Selztaldom" in the vernacular, does not have this title for nothing. Favourably positioned on the outskirts of the town and thus dominating the silhouette and landscape from afar, it is an outstanding example of late 19th century church architecture. Built in 1888 in neo-Romanesque style after a construction period of just under two years, the parish church deliberately echoes the spirit of the time. Significantly, the inscriptions on the first bells proclaimed the sacred patriotic slogans of the last…
Only riffraff meet at night? Not at all, because our night watchmen also take respectable people with them on their nightly rounds through Oppenheim. Learn about the way of life of people in the Middle Ages and the position of night watchmen. See Oppenheim from a different perspective in the dark. Enjoy a night walk with a difference. As the tour does not only follow paved paths, you should wear sturdy shoes and clothing appropriate for the weather. Public night watchman tours take place regularly. The exact dates can be found online at…
Experience - Learn - Remember Nature: The Stellwerk presents diverse insights into the unique interplay of humans, nature, and technology at the gateway to the Middle Rhine Valley in the park at Mäuseturm. Highlights: Experience Earth history with the Rheintal relief in fast motion and the interactive glass wall "Geochronos" Knowledge pool and quiz terminal Get to know the ecosystem "Rheinhänge" and life in the river Set switches at the former largest shunting yard and much more.
The historical tour of the medieval centre of Nieder-Saulheim offers a very interesting insight into the village's history, which goes back more than 1250 years. A large number of historic buildings, all equipped with detailed information boards, bring to life the eventful past in the heart of Rhine-Hesse.
The sandstone quarries are typical for the region around Flonheim. In the past, they were used - as the name suggests - to extract sandstone, a popular building material.