The land to the west and north of the hilly landscape is mainly planted with orchards, and the forest almost reaches the outskirts of the village.

The neighboring municipalities are Weitersweiler (south-east), Jakobsweiler (west), Dannenfels (north-west) and Bolanden (east).

The local council in Bennhausen consists of six members, elected in a majority vote, and the honorary mayor as chairman.

The doe is the attribute of Saint Giles, one of the Fourteen Holy Helpers, to which an earlier chapel was dedicated.

The former elementary school, operated until 1960, has been fully renovated and greatly expanded; it now serves as a community center for various purposes.

Community patrons organize cultural events, festivals and the fairs, which take place on the 3rd weekend of August.