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In the cross vault of the Engelthal Monastery fine seasonal dishes are offered. Matching every dish there are in-house wines. General information on this typical kind of Rheinhessen vault, called "Kuhkapelle" (cow chapel) 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…
Today, the house is a two-storey residential building and is considered the oldest house in the district of Dalsheim. Probably after the destruction in the Palatinate War of Succession in 1689, the building was renovated in 1716 according to the date above the door. The foundations, cellar and window jambs indicate that the building was originally built about 150 years earlier, in the 16th century. The upper storey is adorned all around with Franconian half-timbering, which was put back under plaster on the street side during the last…
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…
As a "bridge saint," John of Nepomuk was drowned in the Vltava River in 1383 because he refused to reveal the confessional secret of the queen. His statue from 1771 was stolen and replaced by a new statue in 2005.
Discover the fascinating St. Martin's Church and its historic church garden in the heart of Nierstein. St. Martin's Church and its church garden are completely enclosed by a medieval defensive wall. The gate and tower at the Fronhof form the most striking entrance to St. Martin's Church and its garden, inviting visitors to take a stroll through the church garden, rest on one of the benches, pause for a moment, and reflect. The Romanesque choir tower from the 12th century is the oldest surviving part of the church. It has been altered…
From 1904, Frei-Weinheim had a railway connection for goods and passenger traffic for exactly 50 years. The former train station building in Heimat style is still preserved. The single-track Selztalbahn connected the Rheinhessen hinterland from Jugenheim-Partenheim to the port in Frei-Weinheim. In Nieder-Ingelheim, there was a connection to the left bank Ludwigsbahn, which had been running between Mainz and Bingen since 1859. Since the Selztalbahn was primarily used for the transport of sugar beets, it was nicknamed…
Discover Nierstein, the largest wine-growing town on the Rhine, on a guided tour full of exciting stories and wine tradition! Bookable for groups of 5 or more people Cost: €50 flat rate Duration: 90 minutes
On the fish market stands the heavy pressing stone (3820 kg), which was found after a fire in the opposing manor house of Baron von der Leyen-Uexküll. The weighing house serves as a reminder that here the grape carts and the "Wutz" were weighed.