Schwabenheim an der Selz is a small village in Rhenish Hesse in the state Rhineland-Palatinate of Germany.
Understand
Set in the Selz valley this village is surrounded by the vineyards of Rhenish Hesse (Rheinhessen). A nice rural area but nothing in particular for the tourist except an above average number of excellent restaurants.
Get in
South from Ingelheim on the L428.
Get around
See
- 1 St. Bartholomäus, Zur Probstei 1. Catholic church, rebuilt over the centuries with parts dating back to around the year 1000
- 2 Marker place. One of the largest in Rhinehesse, although most of the time used as a car park. The water fountain was built in 1892.
Do
Buy
Good priced wines direct from the wineries.
Eat
- 1 Gutsschänke Bacchushof, Außerhalb 8 (On the road to Stadecken-Elsheim on the sharp bend,take the small track.), ☏ 49 6130 945848. Good traditional German food. Efficient friendly service. Seating outside in the summer.
- 2 Da Stefano, Markplatz 6, ☏ 49 6130 9496198.
- 3 Landgasthof Engel, Marktplatz 8, ☏ 49 6130 929394. German dishes with a little extra style. Old stone building and pleasant courtyard in the summer.
- 4 Margaretenhof, Am Sportfeld 23-25, ☏ 49 6130 1338.
- 5 Zum alten Weinkeller, Schulstraße 6-10, ☏ 49 6130 - 941800.
Drink
Sleep
- 1 Camper-van parking. €3 per day.
- 2 Hotel Pfaffenhofen, Bubenheimer Straße 10, ☏ 49 6130 91990.