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Jul 01, 2025

Summer, sun and solitude: Garden sanctuaries in Rheinhessen

In this summer special, we recommend amazing places where you can feel the summer vibe in and around the vineyard.

It’s always a special feeling to walk through nature in summertime. Flora and fauna are at the height of their activity and in full bloom. During a walk in summertime, all senses are impacted. In this summer special, we recommend amazing places where you can feel the summer vibe in and around the vineyard.

Paulinenhof winery in Selzen

The Paulinenhof winery in Selzen is one of those places where nature and domestic sphere blend perfectly. The building of the winery seamlessly transitions into the garden. In fact, the garden has been conceived as a green living room. Visitors can relax in the lush green vegetation and enjoy a glass of wine surrounded by nature. After all – wine is part of the natural world as well.

The garden provides a sanctuary for humans, plants and insects. Its plants and herbs are carefully selected by their virtue of sustainability and resilience. Many insect-friendly plants provide a rich selection of flowers for bees and flees. The selected herbs and perennials are resistant to drought and heat and provide a rich summer vegetation with little watering required. When planning your Rheinhessen summer trip, make sure to stop at Paulinenhof.

The heritage garden in Westhofen

There is an unspoken law about old places. The older they become, the more respect they command. This applies to architecture, institutions and certainly to wineries as well. It is also the case with the garden of the Orb winery. The garden of the Orb winery is a place of peace and quiet. Situated right next to the winery itself, it is more than 200 years old and an integral part of the mansion.

Its mighty old trees and rich selection of flora and fauna make it a true Eden in the middle of Rheinhessen. The garden is quiet a celebrity and has been featured many times in books, magazines and television. Today it features more than 200 rose trees, a medieval herb garden and a variety of perennials. Its longevity and rich selection of species qualify it as a part of Rheinhessen’s cultural heritage. When you travel near Westhofen, take some time to appreciate the beauty and dignity of the Orb garden.

Further information: 

Learn more about Mainz | Rheinhessen Great Wine Capital

Paulinenhof winery

Orb winery

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