Winkel

Winkel is a small wine village in the Rheingau region that stretches along an east-west road with connecting lanes. The settlement sits within a landscape of vineyards and provides wine tastings at local estates plus walking routes through the vines.

The area was first mentioned around 850 as Winkela and developed over centuries as a wine-growing region. In 1972 it merged with Oestrich to form a new municipality.

The village retains its winemaking heritage through stone houses and cobbled streets that show how people here have lived with viticulture for centuries. The buildings and vineyards continue to shape the character and daily rhythm of the place.

The location is easy to walk through and allows peaceful exploration of vineyards and village streets. Its proximity to train stations and main roads makes it well-connected to the wider Rheingau region.

The place is home to the Grey House, one of Germany's oldest stone buildings, and the Brentano House, once visited by Goethe. These two structures stand as witnesses to a long cultural past in the village.

Location: Oestrich-Winkel

Elevation above the sea: 89 m

GPS coordinates: 49.99870,8.00852

Latest update: December 12, 2025 07:59