Mainz-Kostheim

Mainz-Kostheim is a district of Wiesbaden situated along the Rhine River with views toward Mainz across the water. The area sits at roughly 89 meters in elevation and combines residential neighborhoods with vineyard lands along the riverbank.

The area long belonged to Mainz until 1945, when occupation zone boundaries assigned it to Wiesbaden instead. This shift occurred because the Rhine River became the dividing line between American and French territorial control.

The area maintains strong ties to local winemaking, with producers selling their wines at community gatherings and neighborhood shops throughout the year. You can see signs of this tradition woven into daily life here.

The district is well connected by public transport to both Wiesbaden and Mainz, making it easy to explore on foot or by transit. Spring and fall offer the most pleasant conditions for walking through the neighborhoods and visiting local wine producers.

The area hosted a major medieval gathering in 1184 when the emperor summoned nobles to what is now the Maaraue meadow. This assembly to recognize the sons of the ruler was among the largest ceremonial gatherings of that era.

Location: Wiesbaden

Elevation above the sea: 89 m

Shares border with: Delkenheim, Mainz-Kastel

Website: https://wiesbaden.de/leben-in-wiesbaden/stadtteile/kostheim

GPS coordinates: 50.00278,8.30556

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:23