Enchanting half-timbered houses and beautiful squares
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Enchanting half-timbered houses and beautiful squares
The city of Alzey, located in the south of the Rheinhessen region, charms with its lovingly restored old town featuring picturesque half-timbered houses and numerous restaurants, cafes, and shops.
Particularly worth a visit is the Rossmarkt with its beautiful half-timbered houses and the Rossmarktbrunnen (Rossmarkt fountain), the venerable Alzey Castle, and the Fischmarkt (Fish Market) with the "old town hall". But the surrounding area of Alzey also has plenty of highlights to offer and invites you to extensive hikes or bike rides!
You can get an overview of the sights in Alzey on our overview map and find many more stories and inspirations for your stay in Alzey at www.rheinhessenblog.de/en!
For more information about Alzey and current events and activities in the city, visit the official website of the city of Alzey! Want to learn more about the region around Alzey, the Alzeyer Land, and the Rheinhessische Schweiz? Then check out the official tourism website of the region or our overview page.
Forests, meadows, streams, and gentle hills characterize the surroundings of Alzey. In a name reminiscent of the Alpine region, nature in the Rheinhessische Schweiz, the foothills of the North Palatinate mountain region, can be explored almost as beautifully on foot or by bike as in Switzerland itself! On numerous well-signposted cycling and hiking trails, you can easily explore the surroundings from Alzey and be enchanted by the charming cultural landscape.
The secret capital of Rheinhessen - Alzey - is an ideal starting point to actively explore the region and take trips to the Alzeyer Land and the Rheinhessische Schweiz. Whether you're actively cycling or on extensive hikes, or prefer quieter shorter walks or small bike rides - here you'll get tips and inspiration for an unforgettable active weekend in Alzey.
For the curious-minded or rainy days, the Museum of the City of Alzey is the perfect destination! Housed in a former hospital building from the 16th century across 3 floors, the museum features exhibitions on the geology and Earth's history of the region, as well as cultural and urban historical highlights. Particularly recommended is the recently opened Steinhalle in 2023, which boasts an impressive collection of Roman artifacts.
The city of Alzey is full of stories waiting to be discovered on one of its numerous guided tours. From children's tours to walks where you can follow in the footsteps of Alzey's beer brewers, to night watchman tours - there's something for everyone here. Open guided tours are offered at regular intervals each month. For special requests, you can also book individual group tours. Tickets are available directly on the tourism page of Alzeyer Land!
For culture enthusiasts, Alzey has a lot to offer. For example, for the past 20 years, the Da Capo Festival has been a cultural highlight on the city's event calendar. Beyond this event, there's plenty to discover and experience at the Alzey Market Breakfast, various markets, or the Alzey Wine Festival!
