Alzey-Worms district

Alzey-Worms is a rural district in Rhineland-Palatinate situated between the Rhine River and the Alzey Hills. The area contains farmland, forests, and nature reserves spread across varied terrain, with the town of Alzey functioning as its administrative center.

The territory grew from Roman military camps and later became part of the Electorate of the Palatinate. The district received its current form in 1969 when different smaller administrative units were merged together.

The coat of arms displays a dragon from Worms and a fiddle from Alzey, two symbols rooted in the medieval Nibelungen legend. These images reflect the cultural bond between the two cities and speak to ancient stories deeply connected to this region.

The region is well connected to nearby areas and easy to travel through by car or train. Visitors will find easy access to walking paths and natural spaces throughout, with most locations reachable without difficulty.

The western section features gentle brooks and forests and is locally known as Rheinhessische Schweiz, or Rhine-Hessian Switzerland. This name refers to the rolling landscape that resembles Alpine scenery and stands out from the flatter plains found elsewhere.

Location: Rhineland-Palatinate

Capital city: Alzey

Elevation above the sea: 179 m

Shares border with: Groß-Gerau, Mainz-Bingen district, Bad Kreuznach, Donnersbergkreis, Bad Dürkheim, Rhein-Pfalz, Landkreis Bergstraße

Website: https://kreis-alzey-worms.de

GPS coordinates: 49.67000,8.25000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 09:28