Geisenheim

Geisenheim is a town in the state of Hesse, Germany. It lies on the right bank of the Rhine in the Rheingau region, within the Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis. The town is known for its historic association with wine production and for housing one of Germany’s leading wine science institutions. Geisenheim sits about 50 kilometers west of Frankfurt and is connected by regional rail and road to surrounding towns.

Geisenheim hosts the Hochschule Geisenheim University, established in the 19th century as a viticultural academy. Today the university offers programs in viticulture, enology, horticulture, and wine technology, and operates with a research institute focused on vine and wine sciences. The institution attracts students and researchers from Germany and abroad and cooperates with regional wineries and international partners.

The local economy is dominated by viticulture and related services, with numerous vineyards in and around the town. Geisenheim preserves its wine heritage through historic vineyards, wine routes, and local festivals, contributing to tourism in the Rheingau. The population is around 11,000 residents.