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Experience the Red Wine City
Ingelheim am Rhein has much more to offer than just excellent red wines! This was already known to Charlemagne, who had his impressive imperial palace built here in the 8th century, thereby significantly shaping the face of the city and demonstrating his power and status.
In addition to this significant architectural monument of the early Middle Ages, there are many other highlights to discover in the city on the Rhine. Numerous festivals and events throughout the year invite you to enjoy art, wine, and music, and the surrounding vineyards also tempt you to enjoy activities such as cycling or hiking.
You can find an overview of the most important sights in Ingelheim and the Ingelheim region in our map and under www.rheinhessenblog.de/en.
The official website of the city offers you an even deeper insight into the diversity you can experience in the red wine city of Ingelheim am Rhein. Here you can find information about current events and festivals, get an overview of the most important sights, and quickly and easily plan your stay in Ingelheim.
Ingelheim is the ideal base for active exploration tours in the hilly landscape of Rheinhessen. Whether by bike or on foot, the region around Ingelheim can be discovered and enjoyed on numerous well-developed and signposted paths!
Not only do Ingelheim and the surrounding region have something to offer for sports and activity enthusiasts, but there are also plenty of highlights to discover in the city on the Rhine for culture lovers.
One of the top attractions in the city is the former imperial palace, which was built in the 8th century for Charlemagne in what is now the district of Nieder-Ingelheim. Until the 14th century, the imperial palace served as a residence and seat of government for emperors and kings, making Ingelheim a significant place in world history. Impressive remains of the formerly grand structure are still preserved above ground today and, along with the excavations of the underground foundation, allow for an exciting reconstruction of one of the once 'most splendid palaces.'
More than 1,200 years have passed since Emperor Charlemagne commissioned the construction of his impressive imperial palace, and even today, the magnificent structure shapes the face of the city of Ingelheim. Extensive excavations and reconstructions reveal the dimensions of the palace and make the historic monument come to life today. During a guided tour or a self-guided walk, you can learn a lot of exciting and interesting facts about the imperial palace.
If you're looking for boredom, Ingelheim is definitely the wrong place! All year round, the town of just under 36,000 residents hosts exciting events and festivals that attract visitors from near and far. From concerts by well-known musicians to exhibitions by lesser-known artists, and from festivals that attract visitors from all over Germany to cozier events.
The venues in Ingelheim offer a diverse program that invites you to enjoy the cultural experience.
In Ingelheim, boredom is not an option! Throughout the year, numerous wine festivals, open-air events, and concerts take place in the city on the Rhine, inviting young and old to linger and relax. You can also find more event tips for Ingelheim in the city's event overview.
