Ingelheim am Rhein

Ingelheim am Rhein is the district capital of Mainz-Bingen and sits on the left bank of the Rhine in Rhineland-Palatinate. The municipality comprises six localities and is surrounded by vineyards that spread over gentle hills along the river.

The imperial palace arose in the 8th century and served until the 11th century as a residence for emperors and kings. Charlemagne expanded the complex and used it repeatedly for imperial assemblies.

The Eurofolkfestival brings visitors from many countries since 1972 and fills the streets with music and dance from different regions. During the festival days the town becomes a meeting point for musicians and groups who perform their traditional melodies before audiences in gardens and on squares.

The regional train connects the town with Frankfurt and Mainz, and Autobahn A60 leads to Frankfurt Airport. The old town can be explored well on foot, and cycle paths along the Rhine provide access to the surrounding localities and vineyards.

The Ingelheimer Oberhof preserves legal documents from the 15th and 16th centuries that document the old court system of the region. These records provide insight into the administration and legal life of that time and show how disputes were handled locally.

Location: Mainz-Bingen district

Elevation above the sea: 110 m

Shares border with: Bingen am Rhein, Gau-Algesheim, Appenheim, Schwabenheim an der Selz, Essenheim, Nieder-Hilbersheim

Website: https://ingelheim.de

GPS coordinates: 49.97472,8.05639

Latest update: December 4, 2025 23:43