Gau-Algesheim is in small town in Rhenish Hesse.
Understand
The small villages of Laurenziberg and Ockenheim, also belongs to the community.
Get in
On the B41 west of Ingelheim just off the A60 (east of A61 interchange).
The train station has connections to Frankfurt–Koblenz (linke Rheinstrecke) and Mainz–Saarbrücken (via Bad Kreuznach).
Get around
See
- 1 Bicycle museum (Das Rheinhessische Fahrradmuseum), Schlossgasse 12 (in Schloss Ardeck).
- 2 Market place (Martplaz). Baroque style town hall and Neo-Gothic church.
- 3 Laurenzikirche, Laurenziberg. Pilgrimage chapel
- 4 Jakobsberg Priory, Am St. Jakobsberg 1, ☏ 49 6725 3040. Benedictine monastery
Do
There are a number of short hiking trails in the area. Laurenziberg, is on the Rheinhessischer Jakobsweg (pilgrim way).
Buy
There are a number of "Weinguter" in and around the village where you can purchase local wines.
Eat
- 1 Schlemmer House. Very good food. Basic modern clear décor one step up from a fast-food restaurant or "Imbisstand". Useful stopping point near cycle path from Ingelheim or for lunch stop if working in the industrial estate.
Drink
Sleep
- 1 Hotel Garni Am Heljerhaisje, Appenheimer Str. 36, ☏ 49 6725 3060.