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Hochheim am Main
ℹ️Practical info — Hochheim am Main
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💡 Tips
- Explore the vineyards around the Queen Victoria Monument, especially at sunset for a great photo opportunity.
- Parking in the historic old town is very limited; it is best to use the car parks on the outskirts or near the train station.
- Look for a broom (Strauß) hanging on houses, which signals that a vintner's seasonal wine tavern is currently open.
- The Main river cycle path runs just below the town and is good for extensive bike tours towards Mainz or Frankfurt.
🍽 Food
Try it directly from the vintner in one of the traditional, seasonally opened wine taverns (Straußwirtschaften).
A creamy Hessian cream cheese preparation that goes perfectly with pretzels in a wine tavern in the old town.
Cheese marinated in an onion vinaigrette, often served in traditional gasthouses around the center.
🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots
Buy Riesling wines directly from the estates of family wineries in and around Hochheim.
At the market in the center, you will find a fine selection of fresh, regional agricultural products.
A peaceful viewpoint set amidst the vineyards with sweeping views over the Main valley.
Take a relaxing walk, far from car traffic, on the green paths right along the riverbank.
Water temperature…
Hochheim am Main is located in the Main-Taunus district and represents the easternmost boundary of the prestigious Rheingau wine region. The town of 18,000 residents sits on an elevation, with vineyards sloping gently downward to the banks of the Main river. The town achieved historical fame through the British term Hock for Rhine wine, originating from a visit by Queen Victoria in 1845; the Queen Victoria Monument, situated directly among the vines, still commemorates this royal event. The historic old town features meticulously restored half-timbered houses, the old town hall, and the late-baroque St. Peter and Paul church, which contains frescoes painted by regional artists. Every November, the town transforms to host the Hochheimer Markt. Documented since 1484, this massive autumn event combines an agricultural machinery exhibition, a livestock market, and a folk festival, drawing hundreds of thousands of visitors. The seasonal wine taverns located within historic estate courtyards offer opportunities to taste the local Riesling and Pinot Noir wines.
- Location: Hesse, Germany
- Top sights: St. Peter and Paul Church · Hochheim Wine Museum · Daubhaus
- Nearby: Rüsselsheim am Main (5 km)
- Population: ~18.810
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 | 10 | 14 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 16 | 10 | 5 | 1 |
| Rain mm | 57 | 46 | 47 | 41 | 71 | 59 | 66 | 65 | 46 | 54 | 56 | 64 |
Geography
Facts
- Vineyard area: approx. 240 hectares
- Fair founded in: 1484
- S-Bahn connection to Frankfurt/Mainz
- Elevation: 123 m
- Area: 19.43 km²
- Postal code: 65239
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