Imperial Palace Ingelheim

The Archaeological Museum in Ingelheim am Rhein presents the remains of a significant palace complex from the 8th century. The excavated finds, reconstructed walls, and exhibition halls convey a picture of the building structure and scale of this medieval residence.

The palace emerged around 800 and served as a center of Carolingian rule with political importance for the Frankish kingdom. Over the centuries, the site lost its significance and was eventually abandoned.

The museum shows how daily life unfolded in this imperial residence and what role it held for the surrounding region. The displayed objects offer insight into court life during the medieval period.

The museum is easily accessible on foot and features informative displays with panels and reconstructions to help understand the ancient structure. A guided tour of the site provides deeper understanding of the layout.

Below the museum lie the original stone foundations of the Carolingian structures, partly visible directly beneath modern exhibition floors. This allows visitors to see the actual size and ground plan design of the former complex in place.

Location: Ingelheim am Rhein

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Opening Hours: April-October: Tuesday-Thursday 10:00-17:00, Friday-Sunday,Holidays 10:00-18:00; November-March: Tuesday-Sunday,Holidays 10:00-16:00; December 23-January 05: closed

Website: https://museum-ingelheim.de

GPS coordinates: 49.97659,8.07154

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:52