Bockenheim an der Weinstraße

Bockenheim an der Weinstraße is a municipality at the northern start of the German Wine Route in Rhineland-Palatinate. The town sits among vineyard-covered hills with traditional half-timbered houses and a well-maintained layout.

The settlement first appeared in records in 770 within the Lorsch Codex as two separate communities. Großbockenheim and Kleinbockenheim operated independently until they merged administratively in 1956.

St. Martin's Church shapes the town center with its Romanesque architecture from the 11th century. You can see the local heritage reflected in this building style when you walk through.

The town is easily reached by Bundesstraße 271 and the Pfälzische Nordbahn railway, making it simple to visit. The train station and road connections offer flexible ways to arrive depending on your preference.

The ruins of Emichsburg castle lie nearby and tell of medieval fortifications in the region. The site served as an important defensive point for centuries in local history.

GPS coordinates: 49.60640,8.18194

Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:54