Nov 24, 2022 | Geologie, Pure nature, Hiking around Harxheim
Bean ore in Rhinehesse In many places in Rheinhessen, e.g. also in the slopes above Harxheim, iron ore can be found in the form of floor ores. In the 19th century, these deposits of bean ore were mined and smelted in the course of industrialization and the development...
Nov 24, 2022 | Geologie, Pure nature, Hiking around Harxheim
The Mainz Basin Above Harxheim, one has a good view to the south of the beautiful landscape of the Rhine-Hessian tableland and hills. Towards the north, the view falls on the characteristic loess quarry edges at the edge of a plateau. How was this landscape created?...
Nov 23, 2022 | Chronicle, Local history
History of schools in Harxheim Not much is known about the history of schools in Harxheim before the 20th century. However, a Protestant school at Obergasse 7 and a Catholic school at Enggasse 2 have survived. From 1909 to 1972 the children of Harxheim attended the...
Sep 23, 2022 | Chronicle, Local history, Local history details
The Harxheim Wine Yard Festival The Harxheimer Weinhöfefest was first celebrated in 1980 and quickly became the most important festival in the village. Since 2014, it has carried the “Rheinhessen AUSGEZEICHNET” seal of quality. With the exception of the...
