Bassenheim is a municipality located in the district of Mayen-Koblenz within the state of Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. It serves as part of the Verbandsgemeinde Weißenthurm and is situated approximately 10 kilometres away from the city of Koblenz.
The local municipal council is composed of 20 members, with representation divided between the CDU, which holds 13 seats, and the SPD, which holds 7 seats.