Schierstein
Schierstein | |
|---|---|
Schierstein Rathaus | |
| Coordinates: 50°2′40″N 8°11′50″E / 50.04444°N 8.19722°E | |
| Country | Germany |
| State | Hesse |
| District | Urban district |
| City | Wiesbaden |
| Government | |
| • Director of Borough | Urban Egert (SPD) |
| Area | |
• Total | 9.43 km2 (3.64 sq mi) |
| Population (2020-12-31) | |
• Total | 10,642 |
| • Density | 1,100/km2 (2,900/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Postal codes | 65201 |
| Dialling codes | 0611 |
| Vehicle registration | WI |
Schierstein is a southwestern borough of Wiesbaden, capital of state of Hesse, Germany. First mentioned in historical records in 860, Schierstein was incorporated into Wiesbaden in 1926. Today the borough has about 10,000 residents. Situated on the Rhine River, Schierstein is known as the "Gateway to the Rheingau."