
Excursions tempting you to Rheinhessen
Experiences and action-packed excursions await around every corner in Rheinhessen and events for sporty, cultural and/or day excursions with culinary delights in the middle of Rhineland-Palatinate.
Culture & Sightseeing
Whether Celts or Romans, Carolingian Imperial Palace, the well-known cathedrals in Mainz and Worms – excursion destinations in Rhineland-Palatinate promise inspiring insights and fascinating views. During day trips in Rhineland, discover medieval village centres with castles, palaces and romantic alleys, explore the exceptional Heidentürme and Wingertstrulli, or head into the lofty heights and deep caves.

Guided tour through the unique cellar vaults of Oppenheim's old town.
Duration approx. 2 hours (plus transfer or own journey approx. 30 min.)
Visit the capital of Rhineland-Palatinate on a day trip from Jordan's Untermühle. Stroll through the picturesque old town, enjoy a glass of regional wine with a view of the Rhine or visit the Gutenberg Museum.
Journey approx. 30 minutes

Wine & culinary
As befits the wine region of Rheinhessen, there is no shortage of excursion destinations that are dedicated entirely to wine and culinary delights. Whether on foot on a hike or by bike on a cycling tour, not far from Jordan's Untermühle you can seek out the rich culinary treasures on a day trip and taste them extensively.
With the Vinothek Bingen, built in 2008 in the course of the State Garden Show, a modern pavilion made of glass, steel and wood awaits you at the gateway to the UNESCO World Heritage Site Upper Middle Rhine Valley.
Approx. 50 km from Jordan's Untermühle.
Adventures around Untermühle
While on excursions in Rheinhessen, hovering high above everything, want to head in track of history or experience genuine cultural indulgence? Thanks to the many and varied excursion destinations, you get to decide each an every day which adventure is right for you. With our excursion destinations, you certainly won't get bored during a day trip in Rhineland-Palatinate!

Launch site directly next to Jordan's Untermühle.
Duration approx. 5 hours pure flight time + approx. 1-2 hours incl. balloon baptism.
With a short literary reading of "Rheinhessian poets" (Zuckmayer, Holzamer etc.) and a small wine tasting in the Untermühle.
Duration approx. 1.5 hours
Events in the region
Rheinhessen lives and laughs
The event calendar for Rheinhessen is as vibrant as it is as fun as the people who live here. Here, where the wine grows, there are all kinds of celebrations and there is always the right event for a day trip. Lots of the excursion destinations in Rheinhessen are happy to indulge you, both in terms of cuisine and culture.
Highlights of the year:
- Mainz Carnival
- Mainz Wine Days on the banks of the Rhine at the end of April/beginning of May
- Mainz St. John's Night in June
- Mainz Wine Market in August
- Rhine in Flames between May and September
- Ingelheim Red Wine Festival in autumn
- Christmas markets in Koblenz, Mainz, Ingelheim and Andernach