Geinsheim: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Geinsheim is situated in a flat, rural wine-growing landscape, surrounded by fields, vineyards and the Haardt Mountains. Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Geinsheim can then continue searching for accommodation.

Culture

Geinsheim’s main architectural landmark is St. Peter and Paul; the oldest parts of the church date from the 15th century. The village also has half-timbered houses protected as historic monuments. A stork’s nest that is usually occupied is located on the church tower.

At the western entrance to the village stands a large wooden wine crate, a local attraction. It measures 4.5 × 3 × 2.4 metres and was built for the 2018 wine festival parade.

Landscape

Grün Island, an island, is located approximately in the vicinity of Geinsheim. In the wider surrounding region, the mountains Schafkopf, Kaisergarten and Steigerkopf are each located approximately nearby.

Things to Do

Cyclists and hikers can use routes around Geinsheim. These include the Neustadt an der Weinstraße–Speyer cycle route and the northern route of the Palatinate Way of St. James, which passes through the village.

Geinsheim is also home to the Pfalz Golf Club, with an 18-hole golf course set in the Palatinate landscape.

Cuisine

Local cuisine includes asparagus in spring, Palatinate potatoes, and regional Silvaner or Rivaner wine. Wineries in Geinsheim offer wine tastings and vintage presentations.

Surroundings

The ruins of Kropsburg are located approximately in the vicinity of Geinsheim. The historic sites Ludwig Gate, Provision Depot and Lamotte Ravelin are also each located approximately in the vicinity of Geinsheim.

For the higher-level travel overview: Southern Wine Route.

More destinations

More places in the same destination:

Ilbesheim Bei Landau, Waldrohrbach, Oberotterbach, Ramberg, Dörrenbach, Sankt Martin, Edesheim, Birkweiler.