Oppenheim

Oppenheim is a city at the Rhine in the state Rhineland-Palatinate in Germany.

Church_in_Oppenheim_Again - Photo of Street Catherine's (taken from Landskrone castle)

Oppenheim Halal Explorer

Oppenheim is on the Rhine, in the middle between Mainz and Worms, was granted market rights in 1008, city rights in 1225, and flourished until overrun by (Spanish), Swedish and French troops in 1620, 1631 and 1689 respectively. After that it never regained its previous importance and wealth, but remains a charming small city with mediaeval flair, proud of its history and its soft drinks. Particularly the Krötenbrunnen vineyards are sometimes known beyond Germany.

Oppenheim once was home to a small Yahudi community, which was scattered by the atrocities before and during WWII. Several families named 'Oppenheim' or 'Oppenheimer' can be found in the USA and other parts of the world.

Travel to Oppenheim

By Rail

Fast trains (ICE, IC, RE) won't stop in Oppenheim. Visitors have to take the slow train (RB, Regionalbahn). 'RB44' runs from Mainz via Oppenheim and Worms to Mannheim (or vice versa) every half an hour during normal hours on work days and once per hour on weekends. If you're coming in from nearby Frankfurt airport then take a train to Mainz first and change there.

From Oppenheim's train station it is only a 5-10 minutes walk to the Old Town. (There is a city map across the street in front of the former station building.)

By car

The B9 state road connects Oppenheim to Mainz and Worms. Just north of the town is the Nierstein vehicle ferry across the Rhine in the direction of Darmstadt. The B420 provides connections from the A61 and A63.

Get Around

There is no public transportation (the only buses are school buses), but the city, particularly the Old Town, is so small you can walk everywhere within minutes.

City maps are downloadable from Oppenheim's homepage.

Oppenheim Marktplatz 237-dv - Market place with city hall

What to see in Oppenheim

• The Old Town with its marketplace and the Town Hall, just below the church.

• Saint Catherine’s Church - Katharinenkirche - Katharinen Street 1 49.853784, 8.35452 ☎ +49 6133 2381 built 1220-1439, often named 'the most outstanding Gothic church on the Rhine between Cologne and Strasbourg'. Most of the stained glass windows are still genuine from the 14th(?) century. Sometimes the church's main tower is open for visitors. If you get a chance, do climb it. The effort of the many stairs is rewarded by a spectacular view of the town.

• The Ossuary - Beinhaus - immediately behind the church - Bones of 20,000 people neatly stacked are a creepy view .

• Street Bartholomäus Church 49.85229, 8.35499 a bit south of the marketplace

• Landskrone Castle - Burg Landskron - 49.8553, 8.3528 - Ruin of castle built in the 16th century on the remains of an even older (11th century?) castle, destroyed in 1689. Located at the very top you can get a great view of the town and the surrounding countryside. During summer the ruin is sometimes used for theatre performances. If you walk from the ruin past the Ruprechtsturm downstairs to the Clock Tower (Uhrturm, near the train station) you might notice a huge chunk of curved brickwork (to the left of a small viewing balcony). This is a piece of the castle's round main tower. Despite weighing several tons, it was hurled hundreds of meters when the tower was blown up in 1689.

• Gautor 49.85227, 8.35288 about 100 m south-west of the marketplace a gate building in the town's old fortifications.

• Oppenheimer Kellerlabyrinth - Oppenheim Cellar Maze - Merianstraße 2 49.853042, 8.354912 near the marketplace at the street leading up to Street Catherine's under the Old Town, sometimes also called Stadt unter der Stadt (City beneath the city). Spurred by the city's uneasy past and the soft yet sustainable soil, Oppenheim's medieval inhabitants dug at least 40 km worth of tunnels and rooms beneath the 'visible' city. Among other things and the Street Catherine's Church's stained glass windows survived here not only several medieval wars but also WWII bombings. A part of the tunnels have been made accessible to the public. Guided Tours in Oppenheim by ehalal.io (email for prices) (in several languages) are offered by the town’s tourism and festival play bureau. The underground rooms also sometimes host theatre performances and other events.

• Town Museum Merianstr. 4
• German Viticultural Museum - Deutsches Weinbaumuseum - Wormser Str. 49 49.849551, 8.354013 Opening Hours: closed during winter and on Mondays tickets 3 € Showing old methods and tools for production.

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Oppenheim

Stroll through the Old Town, enjoy the view from the castle, do a guided underground tour and climb the tower of Street Catherine's if you get a chance. Use Oppenheim as a 'base camp' for several beautiful bicycle al-tours/ tours along the river Rhine. However, if you're looking for a wild night life instead, you might have come to the wrong place.

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Oppenheim

Various small shops are located in the town center around the marketplace and along 'Mainzer Straße'. For supermarkets look to the south of the town, between Oppenheim and Dienheim.

Halal Restaurants in Oppenheim

• Weinhöfchen - Merianstraße 7 49.852968, 8.355091 ☎ +49 6133 571971

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Oppenheim

Oppenheim - eHalal Travel Group, a leading provider of innovative Halal travel solutions for Muslim travelers to Oppenheim, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its comprehensive Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Oppenheim. This groundbreaking initiative aims to cater to the diverse needs of Muslim travelers, offering them a seamless and enriching travel experience in Oppenheim and its surrounding regions.

With the steady growth of Muslim tourism worldwide, eHalal Travel Group recognizes the importance of providing Muslim travelers with accessible, accurate, and up-to-date information to support their travel aspirations to Oppenheim. The Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide is designed to be a one-stop resource, offering an array of invaluable information on various travel aspects, all carefully curated to align with Islamic principles and values.

The Travel Guide encompasses a wide range of features that will undoubtedly enhance the travel experience for Muslim visitors to Oppenheim. Key components include:

Halal-Friendly Accommodations inOppenheim: A carefully selected list of hotels, lodges, and vacation rentals that cater to halal requirements, ensuring a comfortable and welcoming stay for Muslim travelers in Oppenheim.

Halal Food, Restaurants and Dining in Oppenheim: A comprehensive directory of restaurants, eateries, and food outlets offering halal-certified or halal-friendly options in Oppenheim, allowing Muslim travelers to savor local cuisines without compromising their dietary preferences in Oppenheim.

Prayer Facilities: Information on masjids, prayer rooms, and suitable locations for daily prayers in Oppenheim, ensuring ease and convenience for Muslim visitors in fulfilling their religious obligations.

Local Attractions: An engaging compilation of Muslim-friendly attractions, cultural sites such as Museums, and points of interest in Oppenheim, enabling travelers to explore the city's rich heritage while adhering to their values.

Transport and Logistics: Practical guidance on transportation options that accommodate Muslim travel needs, ensuring seamless movement within Oppenheim and beyond.

Speaking about the launch, Irwan Shah, Chief Technology Officer of eHalal Travel Group in Oppenheim, stated, "We are thrilled to introduce our Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide in Oppenheim, a Muslim friendly destination known for its cultural richness and historical significance. Our goal is to empower Muslim travelers with accurate information and resources, enabling them to experience the wonders of Oppenheim without any concerns about their faith-based requirements. This initiative reaffirms our commitment to creating inclusive and memorable travel experiences for all our clients."

The eHalal Travel Group's Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Oppenheim is now accessible on this page. The guide will be regularly updated to ensure that Muslim travelers have access to the latest information, thus reinforcing its status as a reliable companion for Muslim travelers exploring Oppenheim.

About eHalal Travel Group:

eHalal Travel Group Oppenheim is a prominent name in the global Muslim travel industry, dedicated to providing innovative and all-inclusive travel solutions tailored to the needs of Muslim travelers worldwide. With a commitment to excellence and inclusivity, eHalal Travel Group aims to foster a seamless travel experience for its clients while respecting their religious and cultural values.

For Halal business inquiries in Oppenheim, please contact:

eHalal Travel Group Oppenheim Media: info@ehalal.io

Muslim Friendly Hotels

• Merian Hotel - Wormserstr. 2 49.852624, 8.356467 ☎ +49 6133 94940
• Hotel Gold'ne Krone - Restaurant Stivale - Am Markt 4 49.852793, 8.354456 ☎ +49 6133 94110
• There are also a number of holiday apartments to rent; see the town's website.]

Telecommunications in Oppenheim

• Tourism and festival play bureau @oppenheim.de Merianstr. 4 ☎ +49 6133-4909-19 +49 6133-4909-29

Travel Next

• Along the Rhine by bicycle, e.g. to Nierstein, Nackenheim or the Kühkopf island near Guntersblum.
• Nierstein (3 min by train)
• Nackenheim (7 min by train)
• Mainz (20 min by train)
• Worms (20 min by train)
• Frankfurt
• Mannheim (1 hour by (slow) train)
• Darmstadt
• Heidelberg

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