Among historic castles and romantic landscapes lies the quaint city of Oestrich-Winkel. Wine is the most important product of the region. It attracts numerous visitors and distinguishes the character of the town. You will encounter regional culture everywhere you go, but at the university you are sure to find a high degree of internationality.
WELCOME TO OESTRICH-WINKEL
Oestrich-Winkel is a small city in the Rheingau region (near the Rhine River), known for its wines and magnificent landscapes. It is comprised of four parts which were combined in the 1970s to form one city. Yet you can still sense that small-town feeling today: traditional houses, narrow streets and individual shops exude a village-like atmosphere that quickly makes you feel at home. But there is also a lot to discover, for example, the “Grey House“, one of the oldest stone houses in Germany, and the Brentano House, which once received a visit from the famous poet Johann Wolfgang von Goethe.
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.
LIFE IN OESTRICH-WINKEL
While other students have to revise for exams in the noise of the big cities, you can study here in peace and quiet with a view of the Rhine River. You can take a break with friends on the shady lawn around the old castle ruins on campus before heading to your next lecture. You will almost definitely meet other international students because the university receives many students from abroad each year.
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).
If you’d rather explore the Rheingau region by water, taking a boat trip along the Rhine is just the thing! From the water, you can marvel at the many romantic castles and endless vineyards of the Rheingau. And after returning to Oestrich-Winkel after a long day on the river, you can treat yourself to a delicious dinner.
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