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Bingen am Rhein

Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany · Europe

About Bingen am Rhein

Bingen am Rhein works well as a base: 10 minutes from Rümmelsheim, 23km from Lorelei Rock.

Bingen am Rhein is a town located in Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany. With a population of 26,339, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Bingen am Rhein sits in Germany, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Berlin time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Bingen am Rhein to your route.

About Bingen am Rhein

Bingen am Rhein (German pronunciation: [ˈbɪŋən ʔam ˈʁaɪn], lit. 'Bingen on the Rhine') is a town in the Mainz-Bingen district in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. The settlement's original name was Bingium, a Celtic word that may have meant "hole in the rock", a description of the shoal behind the Mouse Tower (German:

Read more Mäuseturm), known as the Binger Loch. Bingen was the starting point for the Via Ausonia, a Roman military road that linked the town with Trier. Bingen is well known for, among other things, the legend about the Mouse Tower, in which Hatto II, the Archbishop of Mainz, was allegedly eaten by mice. Since the 19th century, the legend has increasingly been attributed to Hatto I, a predecessor of Hatto II. Saint Hildegard von Bingen, an important polymath, abbess, mystic and musician, one of the most influential medieval composers and one of the earliest Western composers whose music is widely preserved and performed, was born 40 km away from Bingen, in Bermersheim vor der Höhe. A new museum on the riverside is largely devoted to her and the romance of the Rhine Gorge. Bingen am Rhein was also the birthplace of the poet Stefan George, along with many other influential figures.

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Bingen am Rhein is located in Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 49.9667 latitude, 7.8992 longitude.

What is the population of Bingen am Rhein?

Bingen am Rhein has a population of approximately 26,339 people, making it a town in Germany.

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Quick Information

Population
26,339
Continent
Europe
Country
Germany
Region
Rheinland-Pfalz
Timezone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
49.9667, 7.8992

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Germany

Police
110
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

ADAC roadside assistance: +49 89 22 22 22. No general speed limit on some autobahn sections but advisory 130 km/h.

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Worth the detour from Bingen am Rhein

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Rüdesheim Drosselgasse

A narrow cobbled lane of wine taverns and music in the Rheingau, the lively heart of Rhine Valley wine country.

2 km · about 5 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Niederwalddenkmal

A colossal Germania statue above Rüdesheim surveys the Rhine vineyards, reached by a cable car over the steep slopes.

3 km · about 5 min drive

landmark

Bacharach

A quintessential Rhine wine town of half-timbered houses, medieval towers, and the romantic ruins of Wernerkapelle.

14 km · about 25 min drive

natural wonder

Lorelei Rock

A steep 120-metre slate rock on the Rhine's narrowest point, legendary home of the siren whose singing lured sailors to their doom.

23 km · about 25 min drive

natural wonder

Rhine Valley & Loreley Rock

UNESCO-listed stretch of the Rhine Gorge with vineyard-covered slopes, fairy-tale castles, and the legendary Loreley rock.

23 km · about 25 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Upper Middle Rhine Valley

A UNESCO-listed 65-km stretch of the Rhine between Koblenz and Bingen, lined with over 40 castles, vineyards, and historic towns.

26 km · about 30 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Neroberg

A wooded hill above Wiesbaden reached by a water-powered funicular, crowned by a gold-domed Russian Orthodox church.

28 km · about 30 min drive

castle

Marksburg Castle

The only hilltop castle on the Rhine never destroyed, standing guard above Braubach since the 13th century.

39 km · about 45 min drive

Driving roads near Bingen am Rhein

  • Right hereNiederwalddenkmalA colossal Germania statue above Rüdesheim surveys the Rhine vineyards, reached by a cable car over the steep slopes.
  • 26 kmUpper Middle Rhine ValleyA UNESCO-listed 65-km stretch of the Rhine between Koblenz and Bingen, lined with over 40 castles, vineyards, and historic towns.
  • 28 kmNerobergA wooded hill above Wiesbaden reached by a water-powered funicular, crowned by a gold-domed Russian Orthodox church.
  • 42 kmGeierlay Suspension BridgeOne of Germany's longest suspension footbridges sways 100 m above a Hunsrück valley on a thrilling 360 m crossing.
  • 45 kmMosel Valley Wine RouteOne of Europe's most scenic wine regions, where the Mosel River winds through steep vineyard-covered slopes and charming villages.
  • 57 kmCalmont MoselschleifeA jaw-dropping hairpin loop of the Moselle viewed from above Bremm, framed by Europe's steepest vineyard.

Driving in Germany

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.78/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

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Rüdesheim am Rhein

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Weiler

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Aulhausen

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3 km awayPop. 1,208

Rümmelsheim

🇩🇪 Germany

5 km awayPop. 1,435

Waldalgesheim

🇩🇪 Germany

5 km awayPop. 3,676

Geisenheim

🇩🇪 Germany

5 km awayPop. 11,949

Ockenheim

🇩🇪 Germany

6 km awayPop. 2,295

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