Oestrich-Winkel
INTERNATIONALITY IN A ROMANTIC SETTING

With so much history, it’s no wonder that Oestrich-Winkel is a popular destination for tourists who wish to escape the hectic pace of life in the big city. With the Rhine River flowing past and countless vineyards stretching out into the distance, you’ll quickly feel like you’re on holiday when you need a break from studying. The tranquillity and fresh air in the vineyards along the Rhine provides welcome relief to stressed-out students.

The wine-growing industry is very important to the economy, which is evident wherever you go. Taking a walk down the main street, you’ll notice that almost every other building is a wine estate where you can try out regional wines and have something to eat. But even for tourists passing by on a ship, it’s no secret how important wine is to Oestrich-Winkel; right at the edge of the Rhine, you’ll see the “Oestricher Crane“ which had once been used to load wine barrels onto ships for export to other cities.

There is also a lot to experience off campus in Oestrich-Winkel. Numerous events are held in town throughout the year. The “Dippemarkt“, for example, is a big city festival where vendors from Oestrich-Winkel sell their wares and local restaurants serve food to hungry guests on the street. The festival has an age-old tradition and is a perfect opportunity to become better acquainted with the culture and cuisine of the Rheingau region. Of course, you can do that in the other months of the year as well, for example, by taking a hike along the Flötenweg. The is a trail that takes you through the lush vineyards of Oestrich-Winkel and its many traditional wineries. Its name refers to the typical wine bottles of the region, called “Flöten“ (flutes).

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