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Wachenheim

Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany · Europe

About Wachenheim

Wachenheim works well as a base: 5 minutes from Niederkirchen bei Deidesheim, 13km from Deutsche Weinstraße.

Wachenheim is a town located in Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany. With a population of 4,678, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Wachenheim 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 Wachenheim to your route.

About Wachenheim

Wachenheim an der Weinstraße (German pronunciation: [ˈvaxn̩ˌhaɪm ʔan deːɐ̯ ˈvaɪnˌʃtʁaːsə], lit. 'Wachenheim on the Wine Route'; formerly called Wachenheim an der Haardt, lit. 'Wachenheim on the Haardt') is a small town in the Bad Dürkheim district in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, roughly 1 km south of Bad Dürkheim

Read more and 20 km west of Ludwigshafen. It is known above all else for its various businesses in the field of winegrowing, and in particular for Sekt.

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Where is Wachenheim located?

Wachenheim is located in Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 49.4404 latitude, 8.1804 longitude.

What is the population of Wachenheim?

Wachenheim has a population of approximately 4,678 people, making it a town in Germany.

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Quick Information

Population
4,678
Continent
Europe
Country
Germany
Region
Rheinland-Pfalz
Timezone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
49.4404, 8.1804

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 Wachenheim

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

famous road

Deutsche Weinstraße

Germany's oldest wine route winds 85 km past vineyards, almond blossoms and half-timbered villages through the Palatinate.

13 km · about 25 min drive

castle

Hambach Castle

Birthplace of German democracy, this hilltop castle above Neustadt flew the black-red-gold flag at the 1832 festival.

13 km · about 25 min drive

cathedral

Speyer Cathedral

The world's largest surviving Romanesque church, this imperial cathedral holds the tombs of eight German emperors and kings.

23 km · about 25 min drive

museum

Technik Museum Speyer

Sister museum to Sinsheim featuring a Boeing 747, submarine, and extensive collection of vintage and classic automobiles.

24 km · about 30 min drive

racetrack

Hockenheimring

German Grand Prix circuit in the Rhine Valley with a museum, driving experiences, and regular track day events.

31 km · about 35 min drive

castle

Trifels Castle

A red-sandstone imperial fortress crowning a Palatinate Forest crag once held the crown jewels and Richard the Lionheart.

31 km · about 35 min drive

museum

Automuseum Dr. Carl Benz

Intimate museum in Carl Benz's last factory in Ladenburg, displaying pioneering Benz vehicles in the very halls where the inventor of the automobile worked until 1929.

31 km · about 35 min drive

castle

Heidelberg Castle

A partly ruined Renaissance castle overlooking the city of Heidelberg, one of Germany's most important Renaissance structures.

39 km · about 45 min drive

Driving roads near Wachenheim

  • Right hereDeutsche WeinstraßeGermany's oldest wine route winds 85 km past vineyards, almond blossoms and half-timbered villages through the Palatinate.
  • 63 kmNiederwalddenkmalA colossal Germania statue above Rüdesheim surveys the Rhine vineyards, reached by a cable car over the steep slopes.
  • 73 kmNerobergA wooded hill above Wiesbaden reached by a water-powered funicular, crowned by a gold-domed Russian Orthodox church.

Driving in Germany

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

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Wachenheim.

Bad Dürkheim

🇩🇪 Germany

2 km away

Friedelsheim

🇩🇪 Germany

3 km awayPop. 1,499

Niederkirchen bei Deidesheim

🇩🇪 Germany

4 km awayPop. 2,378

Deidesheim

🇩🇪 Germany

4 km awayPop. 3,779

Gönnheim

🇩🇪 Germany

4 km awayPop. 1,478

Ruppertsberg

🇩🇪 Germany

5 km awayPop. 1,416

Kallstadt

🇩🇪 Germany

6 km awayPop. 1,148

Meckenheim

🇩🇪 Germany

6 km awayPop. 3,376

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