The recreational village of Altenbamberg lies in the Alsenz valley on the edge of the North Palatine Uplands at an elevation of 130 m above sea level.

Traces of Bronze Age dwellings have been confirmed in this same area and also near Frei-Laubersheim and Siefersheim (the latter in the neighbouring Alzey-Worms district).

In 1903, near the Schäferplacken (a wooded area) within Altenbamberg's limits, an archaeological dig at the Hünengräber ("Huns' Graves" – actually barrows) was undertaken with great eagerness.

Recovered from this operation were grave goods that were most important to confirming the presence of an Iron Age culture in the area from about 750 to 15 BC.

Other names that the village has borne over the ages are as follows: In 1798, as a result of administrative restructuring in the wake of the French Revolution, Altenbamberg found itself in the Department of Mont-Tonnerre (or Donnersberg in German).

With regard to ecclesiastical organization, Altenbamberg belongs as before to the Evangelical Church of the Palatinate and the Roman Catholic Diocese of Speyer.

The following are listed buildings or sites in Rhineland-Palatinate's Directory of Cultural Monuments:[8] Many visitors from near and far come each year to the Burgfest ("Castle Festival") to celebrate in a special atmosphere and enjoy the Altenbamberg wine.