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Oppenheim
Give Oppenheim one full day from Mainz or Worms, or sleep one night: the old town, the church and the cellar maze fit in half a day.
Oppenheim is a small Rhine wine town of about 7,600 people between Mainz and Worms, with a Gothic church, a castle ruin above the roofs and a network of medieval cellars under the old town. The station is 5–10 minutes on foot from the market square, so it works as a day trip or a quiet one-night stop on the Mainz–Worms line.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- Apr–Oct
- avoid Nov–Mar (museum closed, few tours)
- Airports
- FRA · HHN
- Nights
- 1
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- Central Europe ↗Temporary police checks at internal Schengen borders are common in this region in 2026 (Germany, Austria, Poland, Slovenia among others — check): keep your passport on you on every cross-border train, bus and road even though there is no fixed control post.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Oppenheim112 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Oppenheim, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR).Germany-wide
- SIM or eSIMTelekom, Vodafone and O2 are the networks; Aldi Talk, Lidl Connect and congstar resell them cheaply in supermarkets and electronics shops.Germany-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe everywhere.Germany-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Round up or add 5–10%; say the total you want to pay as you hand over money or card.Germany-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Germany-wide
- SafetyA quiet, low-risk small town; the real issues are uneven cobbles, the unlit uphill path to the castle ruin and drinking wine before driving the B9.
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- RestroomsStation toilets cost €0.50–1.50 (≈ US$1–2) (Rail&Fresh WC); restaurant toilets are for customers…Germany-wide
- Emergency numbers112 fire and ambulance · 110 police · 116 117 Out-of-hours doctor (Germany) (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysShops close on Sundays and public holidays nearly everywhere except stations and airports.Germany-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportFRA Frankfurt Airport (Train to Mainz first, then the S6 towards Worms/Mannheim; change at Mainz.
- Getting aroundThe old town is walkable in minutes and there is no town bus network (school buses only).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee and cake in a café€4–8 (≈ US$5–10)
- Sit-down mealMain course in a wine tavern€12–22 (≈ US$14–30)
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week€10–25 (≈ US$12–30)
- Museum or sight ticketGerman Viticultural Museum entryClosed in winter; check season.Adult €5 (≈ US$6), child €2 (≈ US$3)
- Budget bedHoliday flat (up to 4), a night, per room€100 (≈ US$120)
- Mid-range bedHotel double room, a night, per room€110 (≈ US$130)
- High-end bedHotel double room, a night, per room€180 (≈ US$250)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €60 (≈ US$70) · Mid €110 (≈ US$130) · High €200 (≈ US$250)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- FRA Frankfurt Airport (Train to Mainz first, then the S6 towards Worms/Mannheim; change at Mainz. About 1 h 15 min total.) · HHN Frankfurt-Hahn (Regional airport far to the west; bus and train connections are slow. Check before booking.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Feb
Avoid
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Mar
Avoid
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Apr
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
May
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jun
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jul
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Aug
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Sep
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Oct
Best
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Nov
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Dec
Avoid
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Best: Apr–Oct. Avoid: Nov–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)), coolest Jan (−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C) low), wettest Dec (10 rain days), driest Feb (8). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Oppenheim: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
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Feb
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
8 rd
Mar
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
9 rd
Apr
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
8 rd
May
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
9 rd
Jun
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
9 rd
Jul
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
9 rd
Aug
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
8 rd
Sep
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
8 rd
Oct
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
9 rd
Nov
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
9 rd
Dec
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
10 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
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Getting around
The old town is walkable in minutes and there is no town bus network (school buses only). The station is 5–10 minutes on foot from the market square. For the castle ruin and the vineyards above town, expect a short uphill walk. A car or bicycle helps for the surrounding wine villages.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 30–40 min
S6 slow train from Oppenheim station
Cathedral, old town and museums; a full day on its own.
Worms
goDoor to door: About 30–40 min
S6 slow train from Oppenheim station
Cathedral, Luther monument and Nibelungen history; pair with Oppenheim in one day if you start early.
Bingen
goDoor to door: About 1 h 30 min
Train to Mainz, then onward along the Rhine
Rhine gorge gateway; better as a separate base than a rushed day trip.
Ingelheim
cautionDoor to door: About 1 h
Train towards Mainz, then local connection
Check connections; the imperial palace and wine country need a car or a long walk.
Nierstein and Nackenheim
goDoor to door: Under 15 min
S6 slow train, 3–7 min
Wine villages on the Rhine; easy to combine with a bicycle along the river.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Old town around the market square
Hotels and holiday flats within a few minutes of the church, the cellar maze and the restaurants; best for one night without a car.
Near the station / Wormser Straße
Short walk to the old town and the fastest exit by train; practical if you arrive late or leave early.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €60–90 (≈ US$70–110) excl. bed
- Mid
- €90–150 (≈ US$110–180) excl. bed
- High
- €150 (≈ US$180)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel double room1 × 1 night × €110 | €110 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €110 | €220 |
| S6 train Mainz ↔ Oppenheim, both ways2 × €12 | €24 |
| Cellar maze guided tour2 × €10 | €20 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × €15 | €30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €40 |
| Trip total≈ €222 per person per day, bed included | €444≈ US$550 |
2026 estimate in euro; long-distance travel excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee and cake in a café | €4–8 (≈ US$5–10) |
| Glass of local Riesling (0.2 l) | €5–8 (≈ US$6–10) |
| Main course in a wine tavern | €12–22 (≈ US$14–30) |
| German Viticultural Museum entryClosed in winter; check season. | Adult €5 (≈ US$6), child €2 (≈ US$3) |
| S6 train Mainz → Oppenheim | About €6 (≈ US$7) |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | €10–25 (≈ US$12–30) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Fast trains (ICE, IC) do not stop here: use the S6 slow train from Mainz or Worms, roughly every 30 minutes, hourly early and late.
- The German Viticultural Museum closes in winter (roughly November–March); check the season before you plan around it.
- Cellar maze access is by guided tour only, in several languages, run by the town's tourism office; book or check times ahead.
- The castle ruin is an open ruin with uneven ground and no lift; wear shoes with grip.
Emergency numbers
- Fire and ambulance
- 112
- Police
- 110
- Out-of-hours doctor (Germany)
- 116 117
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My bed tonight
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Zu dieser Adresse, bitteTo this address, please
Emergency
- Fire and ambulance112
- Police110
- Out-of-hours doctor116 117
Embassy
No embassy in town; the US consulate-general is in Frankfurt, and most embassies are in Berlin. Check your own country's list before you travel.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- S6 Mainz → Oppenheim: about €6 (≈ US$7), about 30–40 min
- S6 Oppenheim → Worms: about €6 (≈ US$7), about 30–40 min
- Taxi within town: short hops, meter-based; ask before you sit
Say or show
- Entschuldigung — Excuse me / Sorry (ent-SHOOL-dee-goong)
- Danke — Thank you (DAN-kuh)
- Die Rechnung, bitte — The bill, please (dee REKH-noong, BIT-tuh)
- Kann ich mit Karte zahlen? — Can I pay by card? (kan ikh mit KAR-tuh TSAH-len)
- Wo ist die Toilette? — Where is the toilet? (voh ist dee toy-LET-tuh)
- Ein Glas Riesling, bitte — One glass of Riesling, please (ine glahs REES-ling, BIT-tuh)
Tipping: round up or add 5–10% and say the total as you pay.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Oppenheim. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Oct · avoid Nov–Mar (museum closed, few tours) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for FRA: last S6 departures from Mainz field-checked, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
- Walking cluster with rescue anchors: market square, Katharinenkirche, cellar maze entrance, castle ruin.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (Katharinenkirche, cellar maze tours, German Viticultural Museum, Burg Landskron) and eat pages with last orders.
- Hostile arrival fixtures (winter museum closure, no fast-train stop) so gates A–D can go green.