Sights in Worms

Worms lies in the southeast of Rhineland-Palatinate, directly on the left bank of the Rhine in the Upper Rhine Plain. The city is crossed by rivers such as the Pfrimm and the Eisbach, which flow into the Rhine. To the west it borders the hilly landscapes of the Wonnegau, while to the southwest the Palatinate Forest begins. The elevation differences within the city range from 86.5 metres in Ibersheim to 167 metres at the western edge near Pfeddersheim.

The origins of Worms go back to Roman times, when a settlement called Borbetomagus was established here. Later it became known as Civitas Vangionum and developed into an important place for the Vangiones tribe. In the Middle Ages Worms was one of the three SchUM cities and an important centre of Jewish culture in the German-speaking world. The city is also known as the Nibelungen City and the Luther City.

Above all, Worms is shaped by its Romanesque imperial cathedral, which ranks among the three most significant of its kind in Germany. The city is also known for its long tradition as a trading and cultural centre. The mild, dry climate zone makes Worms one of the warmest places in Germany, which is also reflected in the high number of sunshine hours.