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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
The church, first mentioned in 1368, was dedicated to Saint Cyriacus. Rebuilt in 1606, it was again ruined in the wars of the 17th century, and the rebuilt church was assigned to the Reformed in 1705. In 1819, it became dilapidated again, and a reconstruction including the tower followed in 1834.
The monument made of yellow sandstone was unveiled in 1890 in honor of the participants in the Franco-German War of 1870/71. The figure represents Germania as the personification of the German Empire. The imperial crown that she formerly held in her right hand is no longer present, and the arms have been supplemented. The relief portrait on the pedestal shows Emperor Wilhelm I, and below it is the coat of arms of the Grand Duchy of Hesse depicted in relief. The signature on the east side refers to the Ingelheimer sculptor J(akob) Dietz. The…
Water reservoir 905 according to the plans of Wilhelm Lenz Cultural Inspection Mainz, built as part of the "water supply of the Selz-Wiesbach area south of the village along a vineyard path in Art Nouveau forms. Cubic sandstone ashlar construction in front of the water reservoir built into the slope. Source: Cultural Monuments Rld.-Pfalz
Along almost the whole length, the defensive wall, which runs parallel to Burgunderstraße, is still preserved, though on different heights. It follows the course of the defence moat, which was filled in last century, and runs in a straight line towards the west to the Stiegelgässer Tor. At about halfway this tower with a pointed roof, attached to a house, could be preserved.
The demolition of dilapidated buildings in 2011 enabled archaeologists to examine the the now exposed façade of the north wing. This was built during the Carolingian foundation phase of the Ingelheim Palatinate. The 60 metres long and eleven metres deep, it was possibly used as a residential wing. metres deep, was possibly used as a residential wing. Today, the renovated façade of the north wing can be seen in the monument area. can be visited. Two arch embrasures in the wall date from the 12th century, when the palace was…
During a vineyard rearrangement in 1978, three adjacent sarcophagi were found and excavated on the hilltop "Greifenberg." The investigation by employees of the State Monuments Office in Mainz revealed that they date back to the 4th century AD. One of the sarcophagi is now located in the Sulzheim cemetery. The grave goods, glass jugs and glass vials, are housed in the museum in Alzey.
Wines and estates are spectacular. The castle ensemble (16th/17th century) towers stately over Ingelheim. In 1900, the von Opel family acquired the estate. Today, the VDP winery is run by Count and Countess Schönburg-Glauchau in the fourth generation. It benefits from an outstanding stock of vines in the Schloss Westerhaus monopollage and other sites in the Selz Valley. Wine tastings are available by appointment for up to 50 people. The winery is located directly on the premium hiking trail "Hiwweltour Westerberg". …