Grünstadt

Grünstadt is a town in the Leiningerland region near the Palatinate Forest in southwestern Germany. It features a central pedestrian shopping zone where residents and visitors move between shops, cafés, and local businesses.

The town first appeared in written records in 875 when King Louis the German granted estate rights to Glandern Monastery. This early mention shows the area served as an administrative center from its earliest documented days.

The religious demographics of Grünstadt reflect a mix of faiths, with 44.4 percent Evangelical Christians and 25.5 percent Catholics among the population.

The railway station offers hourly trains to nearby towns such as Neustadt, Monsheim, and Frankenthal. Visitors can easily explore the central pedestrian zone on foot and navigate among the many shops and restaurants.

The town ranks among Germany's driest locations, receiving only about 529 millimeters of rain annually. This low precipitation creates a particularly mild climate that contributes to the region's suitability for wine cultivation.

Location: Bad Dürkheim

Elevation above the sea: 161 m

Website: http://stadt-gruenstadt.de

GPS coordinates: 49.56917,8.16806

Latest update: December 19, 2025 23:10