Worms is one of the towns that claims to be the oldest in Germany, along with Trier and Cologne. It is on the Rhine river, less than an hour away from Frankfurt. Worms is famous for being part of the Nibelungleid, a piece of German folklore in poem form, and many of the events mentioned in it took place in Worms. The town also produced Liebfraumilch wine, and has an industrial centre which manufactures chemicals and metal ware. Its proximity to Frankfurt - only 4 miles - may tempt you to take up a car hire in Worms and drive out for an afternoon's shopping. Hiring a car in Worms will afford you the freedom to explore this varied town.
Worms is the location for many events in the Niebelungleid - a long poem in Middlle German - a piece of work which would inspire Wagner's Ring Cycle and Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings. The Nibelung Museum in Worms opened in 2001, and is a multimedia tribute to the epic poem. The city also has a Romaneque Cathedral which dates back to the 12th century, but was reconstructed between 1886 and 1935. A common comment from people who have visited Worms is that they should have given more time to exploring the city. You can avoid this by hiring a car in Worms to make travelling around quicker and easier. Rent a car in Worms and take a drive back in time.
