In 1246, Binningen had its first documentary mention in connection with the Rosenthal Cistercian Convent, although it is believed that the village's history actually stretches back much further.

Beginning in 1794, Binningen lay under French rule, during which the Rosenthal Convent was dissolved, sold off and torn down.

The green rose stands for the Rosenthal Cistercian Convent, which was a landholder in the village as early as 1246.

The blue fleur-de-lis refers to Karden – Treis-Karden’s coat of arms also bears this charge, among others – whose collegiate foundation held an important estate in Binningen up until the 18th century.

[5] The following are listed buildings or sites in Rhineland-Palatinate’s Directory of Cultural Monuments: In Binningen, a Moselle Franconian dialect is spoken.