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Rheinau
ℹ️Practical info — Rheinau
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🌤 Weather — 5 days
📍 Nearby
Sights nearby
💡 Tips
- Use the free Drusus Rhine ferry between the Greffern district and Drusenheim in France.
- Visit Rheinau between April and June to enjoy the famous fresh white asparagus directly from the producers.
- The region is very flat, convenient for relaxed bike tours along the Rhine or the Rhine-Rhone Canal.
- Combine your visit with a trip to nearby Strasbourg, which is only about 20 minutes away.
- Park at the market square in Freistett to explore the busy center of the community comfortably on foot.
🍽 Food
In season, almost all inns in Freistett serve the asparagus classically with Hollandaise sauce.
Try this homemade specialty in the traditional country inns of the various districts.
Order a local Grauburgunder or Riesling from the surrounding wine regions of the Ortenau.
🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots
Every Friday morning on the market square, the best place for fresh fruit, vegetables, and honey.
Look for farms in the outskirts (Hofläden) that sell schnapps and eggs directly from the producer.
A vast area with floodplain forests, convenient for nature observation in complete seclusion.
A Romanesque basilica just beyond the city limits that radiates impressive spiritual tranquility.
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Rheinau is a dynamic town in the Ortenaukreis district, established in its current form in 1975 following a municipal reform that merged nine independent villages. Positioned in the fertile Upper Rhine Plain, it serves as a vital cross-border link between Germany and France via the Rhine lock system at Gambsheim. The town’s economy is anchored by innovative industries, most notably prefabricated housing and heavy logistics, alongside traditional farming. Historically, the area has been shaped by its proximity to the Rhine, influencing everything from local trade to defense structures over the centuries. Environmental conservation is a priority here, with extensive nature reserves protecting the unique flora and fauna of the Rhine floodplains. Today, Rheinau provides a high quality of life, blending industrial progress with a peaceful, natural environment, making it a popular choice for families and outdoor enthusiasts.
- Location: Baden-Württemberg, Germany
- Top sights: St. Nicholas Church Freistett · Timber-framed houses in Freistett · Lake Petersee
- Nearby: Renchen (11 km)
- Population: ~11.365
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Jun–Aug.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | 0 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 13 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 14 | 10 | 5 | 1 |
| Rain mm | 84 | 63 | 70 | 58 | 99 | 83 | 92 | 89 | 65 | 81 | 74 | 91 |
Geography
Facts
- Total area: 73.43 square kilometers.
- Established: January 1, 1975 via merger.
- Elevation: 130 meters above sea level.
- Administrative seat: Freistett district.
- Economy: Headquarters of major prefab home builders.
- Nature: Part of the Black Forest Nature Park.
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Route planner — Car & Motorhome
Where do you start? We build the route here, with stops and country notes along the way.
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Sights in the town Rheinau (12)
Museum für Rheinschifffahrt und Heimatkunde🏛 museum
The museum documents the history of shipping on the Rhine and local culture.
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