Oestrich-Winkel

Oestrich-Winkel sits along the Rhine's northern bank in the Rheingau wine region, surrounded by rolling vineyards that cover much of the land. The town is split into two historic parts, each with its own character, both centered around the grape harvest and wine production that shape local life.

Three separate towns merged in 1972 to form the current municipality, with a fourth town joining in 1977. This consolidation created the administrative structure that exists today.

The Rheingau Musik Festival maintains its headquarters in a former winery, organizing classical music performances throughout multiple venues in the municipality.

The town is well connected by train and Rhine River ferries to nearby cities. Visitors will find lodging and dining options scattered throughout, with many restaurants and guesthouses in the wine-producing areas.

An eighteenth-century wine loading crane sits on the Rhine's bank, one of the last of its kind still standing on the right side of the river. This wooden structure reveals how wine was once shipped from the vineyards to larger markets.

Location: Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis

Inception: 1972

Elevation above the sea: 84 m

Part of: Rheingau

Address: 65375 Oestrich-Winkel, Germany

Website: https://oestrich-winkel.de

GPS coordinates: 50.00854,8.01986

Latest update: December 20, 2025 14:54