Bensheim

Bensheim extends across 57 square kilometers along the western edge of the Odenwald mountains, comprising nine separate districts near the Rhine River.

The settlement developed from Roman origins into a significant medieval trading center, with documented records of wine production dating back to the 8th century.

The Market Square features traditional half-timbered buildings from different centuries, representing the architectural evolution of the Bergstrasse region.

The central train station connects to Frankfurt and Heidelberg with regular services, while local buses link all nine districts of the municipality.

The municipality maintains 588 hectares of vineyards along the Bergstrasse, producing regional wines through methods passed down through generations.

Location: Landkreis Bergstraße

Elevation above the sea: 103 m

Website: https://bensheim.de

GPS coordinates: 49.68111,8.62278

Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:15