Rheinradweg, © Dominik Ketz© Dominik Ketz
Cover image: At the Appelbach on the Hiwweltour Tiefenthaler Höhe, © Dominik Ketz© Dominik Ketz
Selz Valley Cycle Route Alzey ice break, © © Dominik Ketz© © Dominik Ketz

The sun-drenched region between Mainz, Worms, and Bingen is a true paradise for nature lovers and active holidaymakers, even in summer. Whether on diverse paths along picturesque vineyards and through shaded forest sections, or on a refreshing bike tour along the Rhine – here you will find numerous opportunities to explore and enjoy the wine region. Our wine festivals amidst the vineyards will enchant you.

Experience nature in summer

Cycling tours along the Rhine are the perfect combination during hot temperatures—offering a cool breeze and not too many uphill climbs. Shady spots along the Selz River are ideal for a refreshing break with a picnic. The Gonsenheim Lennebergwald or shaded forest sections on the Hiwweltouren let you experience nature in summer!

Active in summer

Activity tips for the summer

Enjoyment in summer

Goldkauter Hof ice vending machine

Ice vending machines in Rheinhessen

This is what we've been waiting for: Enjoying ice cream on the hiking trail, on the bike path - wherever you happen to be. And at any time! We've packed our backpack with local bread rolls, sausage, and wine. But we had to wait until the end of the tour for a delicious ice cream. During our research, we discovered that there are actually a lot more ice vending machines than we thought. We don't want to keep this discovery from you.

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Events in summer

Festivals and culture

On a balmy summer night, there's nothing more beautiful than enjoying the magical atmosphere of one of the award-winning wine festivals in Rheinhessen with a cool glass of white wine. Numerous cultural events and the occasional cool spot in one of the towns in Rheinhessen invite you to take a city trip.

Cool places in the city

Abendstimmung Mainzstrand

Mainzstrand - summer, sun and sand

Zitadelle Mainz

Zitadelle Mainz

Wine tasting in the vinotheque

Ingelheimer Winzerkeller- Ingelheim wine cellar

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St. Martin's Cathedral

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Cathedral of St. Peter

Kellerlabyrinth Oppenheim 1

Oppenheim cellar labyrinth

Shady spots in nature

Volkspark Mainz Eisenbahn

Volkspark Mainz

Rheinstrand Oppenheim

Oppenheimer Rheinstrand

Rheinauen in Ingelheim

The Rhine meadows near Ingelheim

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Lake Altrhein Eich

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Bürgerweide & Stadtpark Worms

Hängebrücke Binger Wald

Erlebnispfad Binger Wald

Silz/StadtBingen

Kulturufer Bingen

Neubornquelle

Neubornquelle

Kletterwald Lauschhütte

OutdoorPark LauschHütte

Natural Adventure Pool Bingerbrück

Time for a refreshment

Discover refreshing oases in Rheinhessen: Swimming spots and outdoor pools that will cool you down and provide water fun this summer. From idyllic small lakes to modern outdoor pools – there's something for every water enthusiast. Pack your swimwear and enjoy your break!

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