Ober-Hilbersheim

Ober-Hilbersheim is an Ortsgemeinde – a municipality belonging to a Verbandsgemeinde, a kind of collective municipality – in the Mainz-Bingen district in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany.GeographyLocationThe municipality lies southwest of Mainz on the Welzbach and is an agriculturally based community. The winegrowing centre belongs to the Verbandsgemeinde of Gau-Algesheim, whose seat is in the like-named town.HistoryIn 1108, Ober-Hilbersheim had its first documentary mention as Hilbridisheim.PoliticsMunicipal councilThe council is made up of 12 council members who were elected in a municipal election held on 13 June 2004 by majority vote.Mayors1946-????: Karl Lahr 2001-: Heiko SchmuckCoat of armsThe municipality’s arms might be described thus: Azure a horse’s head couped at the neck Or langued gules.Culture and sightseeingRegular eventsThe Ober-Hilbersheim Wine and Art Fair takes place early every July.The Ober-Hilbersheim Christmas Market is held on the second weekend in Advent.Economy and infrastructureTransportThe municipality is crossed by the L 415 state road. The Autobahnen A 60, A 61 and A 63 can be reached by car in 10 to 20 minutes.