Rheingau-Taunus facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Rheingau-Taunus
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| Country |  Germany |
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| State | Hesse | |
| Adm. region | Darmstadt | |
| Capital | Bad Schwalbach | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 811.11 km2 (313.17 sq mi) | |
| Population
(Dec 31, 2004)
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| • Total | 185,557 | |
| • Density | 228.7692/km2 (592.510/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Vehicle registration | RÜD, SWA | |
| Website | http://www.rheingau-taunus.de | |
The Rheingau-Taunus district is a cool place in the western part of Hesse, Germany. It's known for its beautiful landscapes. This area includes the western side of the Taunus mountains. The famous Rhine river forms the southern border of the district.
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What Towns and Villages are in Rheingau-Taunus?
The Rheingau-Taunus district is home to many interesting towns and smaller villages. Each one has its own unique charm!
Main Towns
- Bad Schwalbach
- Eltville
- Geisenheim
- Idstein
- Lorch
- Oestrich-Winkel
- Rüdesheim
- Taunusstein
Smaller Communities
- Aarbergen
- Heidenrod
- Hohenstein
- Hünstetten
- Kiedrich
- Niedernhausen
- Schlangenbad
- Waldems
- Walluf
Images for kids
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Highest point of the Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis: 629.3 m high mountain Windhain above Waldems-Wüstems' roofs; on the right in the back Großer Feldberg is visible, the highest mountain of the entire Taunus mountain range.
See also
In Spanish: Distrito de Rheingau-Taunus para niños
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