Former wine presses line the Kellerweg, and some of the old cellars are still used for wine production. The Kellerweg, churches and castles are also among Guntersblum’s historic attractions. Museums, wine experiences, and hiking and cycling routes offer a range of ways to get to know the town and its heritage.
Local History and Museums
Guntersblum’s historic attractions include the Protestant Church, the Old Castle and the New Castle, several former aristocratic or ecclesiastical estates, the Julianenbrunnen fountain and the Kellerweg. Different phases of construction can be seen at the church: the north tower dates from around 1100, while the south tower was rebuilt around 1840 after collapsing in 1702. Inside, features include a tympanum from around 1200, a lion baptismal font from around 1490, and an organ case dating from 1765.
The Guntersblum Cultural Association’s museum is located on the Kellerweg. Changing exhibitions explore the town’s history, its residents and life in earlier times. The privately run Haus der Steine is dedicated to forms of silica and displays, among other things, quartz, agates, opals, petrified wood and fossil corals. The collection of minerals and fossils offers a contrast to the history of the town and everyday life.
The Jewish cemetery is also part of the town’s history. It is one of the oldest between Worms and Mainz and was first documented in 1736. Access is by request; you can obtain the key during the museum’s Sunday and public holiday opening hours. Check access arrangements and opening hours before your visit.
Wine Trails and the Kellerweg
The former wine presses on the Kellerweg recall how Guntersblum’s winemakers made wine; some of the old cellars are still used for wine production today. For the Kellerweg Festival, cellar doors open and the lane becomes a wine and food street. Dates and access are seasonal, so check the details for your planned travel dates.
Signposted wine trails through Guntersblum’s vineyards introduce the grape varieties grown here; seasonal tastings may be available in autumn. Guided walks through the vineyards or a wine cellar include a wine tasting. The Guntersblumer Steig-Terrassen vineyard site is terraced and described as hot and dry. The wines produced there are considered ripe and spicy.
On Foot and by Bike
A network of marked trails covering more than 110 kilometres runs through floodplain and vineyard landscapes around Guntersblum. The routes are designated for hiking and Nordic walking. If you prefer cycling, Guntersblum lies directly on the Veloroute Rhein, a long-distance cycling route from Basel to Mainz that runs near the Rhine. The RheinTerrassenWeg between Worms and Mainz offers views of Rheinhessen’s wine villages.
A signposted access route via MĂĽhlstraĂźe, Am Weiberdeich and Kellerweg leads to the RheinTerrassenWeg. Guided cycling tours through the Rheinhessisches HĂĽgelland use both paved and unpaved roads; they combine scenic views with information about the region and its towns.
Guided herb walks in Guntersblum share information about the appearance and habitats of plants and their uses in cooking and herbal medicine. Other guided walks pass through eroded sunken lanes and dry grassland with rare orchids. A former sea cliff is another destination on guided walks: there, you can search for shark teeth and touch rock described as 280 million years old.
Discover more destinations: Nierstein, Heidesheim am Rhein, Mommenheim, Gau-Algesheim, Wintersheim, Lörzweiler, Oberdiebach, Dienheim.
See the main travel overview: Mainz-Bingen.
