Eltville am Rhein

Eltville extends along the Rhine River with five districts, including historic timber-frame buildings and a medieval fortress overlooking the water.

The Electoral Castle, constructed in 1329, served as the residence for the Archbishops of Mainz between 1347 and 1480, marking the town's political significance.

Johannes Gutenberg established a printing workshop in Eltville during the 15th century, contributing to the early development of European printing techniques.

The town maintains numerous wine estates and tasting rooms along the river promenade, with guided tours available at the Hessische Staatsweingüter Kloster Eberbach.

The rose garden surrounding the Electoral Castle contains over 350 varieties of roses, making Eltville one of Germany's designated Rose Cities.

Location: Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis

Elevation above the sea: 95 m

Website: https://eltville.de

GPS coordinates: 50.02500,8.12007

Latest update: December 4, 2025 20:00