A railway station on Germany’s East Rhine Railway, serving the town of Hattenheim in the wine-growing Rheingau region of Rhineland-Palatinate.
At a glance
Hattenheim station is a working railway facility on the historic East Rhine Railway corridor. It connects the Rheingau—one of Europe’s premier wine regions—to the broader rail network along the Rhine Valley.
History
The East Rhine Railway, on which Hattenheim station operates, is part of Germany’s 19th-century rail infrastructure that developed along the Rhine. The line remains an active transport route for both passengers and freight through the region.
What you see
As a functional railway station, Hattenheim retains the character typical of regional German rail infrastructure. The station serves the transport needs of residents and visitors to the Rheingau wine district.
Cultural significance
The station anchors local connectivity in the Rheingau, a landscape defined by vineyard terraces, medieval villages, and riverside towns. Rail access has shaped settlement and commerce in this UNESCO-designated region for over a century.
Key facts
- Country: Germany
- City: Eltville am Rhein
- Coordinates: 50.01°N, 8.06°E
- Railway: East Rhine Railway
Practical information & getting there
Hattenheim station is accessible by train on the East Rhine Railway line. The station serves local and regional passengers throughout the Rheingau. For current schedules and services, consult Deutsche Bahn, Germany’s national rail operator.
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