Geinsheim am Rhein

Geinsheim am Rhein lies within the Groß-Gerau district of Hessen, positioned southeast of Mainz near the convergence of the Rhine, Neckar, and Main rivers.

The settlement, first documented in the 8th century, received its name from the Frankish personal name Gam or Genno and experienced Martin Luther's passage in 1521.

The Dietrich-Bonhoeffer-Kirche, constructed in 1883 with Oppenheimer limestone, represents neo-Gothic architecture and stands at the center of local religious life.

The area contains multiple lakes including Vogelsee for swimming, Moorloch for fishing, and Doppelsee which transforms into an ice skating location during winter months.

The location was part of the historic site of Kamba, where in 1024 Conrad II was elected as the Frankish Salian king before his coronation in Mainz.

Location: Trebur

Elevation above the sea: 86 m

GPS coordinates: 49.87972,8.39444

Latest update: March 4, 2025 15:04