Oppenheim

Oppenheim is a town on the Rhine in the Mainz-Bingen district, built with medieval stone buildings and narrow streets within ancient walls. The center is shaped by historic lanes that lead down to the river.

The town gained Free Imperial City status in 1225 under Frederick II and kept its independence until French forces occupied it during the Nine Years War. This event marked a turning point in its political fate.

The Katharinenkirche displays Gothic stone carvings, while the German Viticultural Museum shows traditional winemaking equipment and methods passed down through generations. Both places reflect how deeply wine is woven into the daily life and identity of people here.

The Oppenheimer Kellerlabyrinth, an underground network of about 650 meters of cellar passages, opens for guided tours during spring and summer months. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes and be ready for tight, uneven passages.

The town holds the oldest wine press from Geistermühle, a witness to wine-making in the Rhine Valley that dates back over a hundred years. This tool shows how winemakers here have worked across generations.

Location: Rhein-Selz

Location: Mainz-Bingen district

Elevation above the sea: 87 m

Website: https://stadt-oppenheim.de

GPS coordinates: 49.85556,8.36028

Latest update: December 17, 2025 09:36