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The foundation stone for the present church was laid on October 31, 1892. It was built in neo-Gothic style using quarry stone, and the bell tower houses three steel bells tuned to E, A, and G. The church was consecrated on December 19, 1894, and underwent extensive renovations in 1932 and 2006. Would you like to learn more about the history, the Walcker organ, the Schwabsburg Christ, the baptismal font, or the stained glass windows? There is much to discover! During the summer, the church is open on weekends and holidays from 10:00 a.m. to…
Probably built in the 16th century, the town hall still impresses with its half-timbered upper storey. It owes its salvation to an expert opinion from 1903, in which the historic town hall was already classified as very interesting in terms of art history. The town hall square serves as a venue for events throughout the year, and every year in August the traditional Weinbergshäuschenwanderung invites visitors to socialise. This location is part of an audiovisual route and offers the possibility to watch/listen to additional content on…
After the nave of the Catholic church had to be demolished in the 1830s due to its poor structural condition, the Protestant community faced the question of a new place for their services. On September 25, 1853, the church was solemnly consecrated. It was named in honor of the Grand Duke of Hesse, Ludwig III. The furnishings include a Köhler organ as well as two valuable stained glass windows by the Odenwald artist Heinz Hindorf and liturgical antependia in different colors by the Rheingau artist Margarethe Keith. The windows depict John…
The museum exhibits original finds from the Urrhine near Eppelsheim, which are around 10 million years old, and casts or copies of rare fossils. These include teeth and bone fragments of rhinoceroses, great apes and proboscis animals such as dinotheria and mastodons. Single specimens of the primeval horse, tapi r( claw-footed hoofed animal), Muntja deer, bear hound, beaver and pig are also on display. The centrepiece of the museum is a cast of the skull of a Dinotherium (Dinotherium giganteum), which was recovered from Klipstein and Kaup in…
The Julianenbrunnen, popularly known as the Giljebrunne, is a 400-year-old fountain in the center of the Guntersblum Kellerweg, which is famous for its great wine festival. The building is now considered a cultural monument. Unfortunately, the exact age of the Julianenbrunnen is unknown. The first mention of a fountain at this location dates back to 1472, but the spring has probably been fortified for longer. The Julianenbrunnen was first officially documented in 1608. At this time, the fountain was renovated and the year was carved slightly…
The vaulted cellar in the first basement of the Ingelheim Winzerkeller has established itself as a venue for cabaret. It has become a stage for many well-known authors who read from their works. Of course, there is also an interesting music programme.
Ludwigshöhe is located almost exactly halfway between Mainz and Worms. Get to know this small village on a vineyard tour and/or guided tour and learn how Rudelsheim became Ludwigshöhe. Guided tours are available on request from the mayor.