Mainz-Bingen district

The Mainz-Bingen district is an administrative region in Rhineland-Palatinate stretching along the Rhine River for roughly 600 square kilometers. The area consists of rolling hills covered with vineyards, farming land, and the edges of the Hunsrück mountains rising behind.

The district took its current shape in 1969 when the separate Mainz and Bingen districts merged into one administrative unit. This reorganization happened after the region had undergone boundary changes during the Napoleonic wars and again following the Congress of Vienna.

Wine-making shapes the identity of communities here, with vineyards covering the hillsides and local taverns serving regional vintages. You can observe this tradition in how the landscape is organized and how people gather in these spaces throughout the seasons.

The region is easy to reach by car and has bus connections linking its towns to each other and to larger cities nearby. If you plan to explore on foot, wear good shoes since the hilly terrain can be steep in places.

The district is home to several castles and palaces that stand as reminders of the many rulers who once controlled these territories. Walking through smaller towns, you can spot fortified buildings and noble residences that reflect centuries of changing leadership and power.

Location: Rhineland-Palatinate

Capital city: Ingelheim am Rhein

Elevation above the sea: 201 m

Shares border with: Mainz, Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis, Rhein-Lahn-Kreis, Bad Kreuznach, Alzey-Worms district, Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis, Wiesbaden, Groß-Gerau

Website: http://mainz-bingen.de

GPS coordinates: 49.92000,8.08000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 09:20