Reinheim (Reinheim) — a historic german town & municipality in Hesse at 169 m elevation, served by Darmstadt Hbf.
Why Visit Reinheim (Reinheim)
Reinheim is a historic german town & municipality in Hesse. Renowned for Reinheim Historic Center & Marktplatz, Reinheim Historic Altstadt, Marktplatz & Rathaus, Reinheim Parish Church (Stadtkirche), Timbered Lanes & Town Gates, Hesse Regional Museum, Brauhaus & River/Forest Promenade in Reinheim, Hesse Architecture & Gastronomy, Reinheim rewards travelers over 1–3 days with walkable historic squares, regional markets, and easy rail links via Darmstadt Hbf.
Best Neighborhoods & Quarters in Reinheim
Reinheim Altstadt & Marktplatz Quarter
Key historic quarter and dining area in Reinheim.
Reinheim Bahnhofsviertel (DB Rail & Regional Bus Hub)
Key historic quarter and dining area in Reinheim.
Reinheim Stadtpark, Wine/River Terrace & Heritage Lanes
Key historic quarter and dining area in Reinheim.
Top Sights & Things to Do in Reinheim
- Reinheim Historic Altstadt, Marktplatz & Rathaus — signature landmark and cultural highlight in Reinheim.
- Reinheim Parish Church (Stadtkirche), Timbered Lanes & Town Gates — signature landmark and cultural highlight in Reinheim.
- Hesse Regional Museum, Brauhaus & River/Forest Promenade in Reinheim — signature landmark and cultural highlight in Reinheim.
Local Food & Where to Eat in Reinheim
In Reinheim (Hesse), traditional German bakery culture—featuring crusty sourdough Brot, warm Brötchen, and afternoon Kaffee und Kuchen—meets classic Hesse (Hessen) Gasthaus and Brauhaus dining. Expect hearty seasonal menus priced around €14–€26 for a main course, plus €0.08–€0.25 refundable Pfand on bottled drinks.
Signature Local & Regional Dishes to Try
- Frankfurter Grüne Soße: Chilled seven-herb sour cream sauce (borage, chervil, cress, parsley, pimpinelle, sorrel, chives) over boiled potatoes and hard-boiled eggs.
- Handkäse mit Musik: Tangy sour-milk cheese marinated in raw onions, vinegar, oil, and caraway seeds, served with dark country bread.
- Frankfurter Rindswurst & Bethmännchen: Pure-beef smoked sausage and marzipan-almond pastries.
Recommended Dining Quarters, Markets & Brauhäuser in Reinheim
Reinheim Altstadt & Marktplatz Gasthäuser
Family-run taverns and historic inns in the walkable center of Reinheim serving regional Hesse (Hessen) dishes (€14–€26).
Reinheim Traditional Bäckerei & Konditorei
Neighborhood bakeries offering warm morning Brötchen, pretzels (Brezeln), and afternoon Kaffee und Kuchen.
Food markets & dining streets: Kleinmarkthalle Frankfurt & Rüdesheim Wine Cellars · Regional drinks: Apfelwein (Ebbelwoi served from a blue-grey Bembel jug) & Rheingau Riesling
Getting to Reinheim & Local Transit
By Train: Darmstadt Hbf. Check our DB ICE & BahnCard Calculator (€) and €58 Deutschlandticket Calculator to compare Super Sparpreis fares with regional passes. By Air: Frankfurt Airport (FRA).
Closest Neighboring Towns to Reinheim
Combine Reinheim with these nearby German towns calculated by direct geographic distance:
- Groß-Zimmern (5 km away)
- Ober-Ramstadt (6.2 km away)
- Roßdorf (6.3 km away)
- Dieburg (7.6 km away)
- Groß-Umstadt (8.2 km away)
More Cities & Towns in Hesse
Explore other destinations across Hesse:
Frankfurt am Main · Rüdesheim am Rhein · Frankfurt am Main · Wiesbaden · Kassel · Darmstadt · Offenbach · Gießen · Hanau am Main · Marburg an der Lahn · Fulda · Rüsselsheim am Main