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The 10 Best Things to do in Ruedesheim am Rhein, Hesse
A romantic wine village located along Germany's Rhein River.
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1. Niederwald Monument (Niederwalddenkmal)
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4.5 based on 1,336 reviews
This majestic statue, over 30 feet tall, sits atop Rüdesheim's National Monument.
Reviewed By DingDongBells
Great monument and a great ride up in the cable car with great view over the Rhine, cafe at the top for lunch
2. Benedictine Abbey of St. Hildegard
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4.5 based on 204 reviews
Reviewed By Mairwen1
The abbey and the cable-car were the 2 best things we did in Rudesheim. If you only have a few hours in Rudesheim, most people opt for the cable-car. However if you have more time then the abbey, sitting high up above Rudesheim, is a must. We walked up from Rudesheim, following the Hildegard Trail. It is worth noting that we had a lot of trouble finding the start of the trail (despite checking at the Tourist Information first). Finally we gave up and just started walking in the general direction of the abbey. Once we got to the big public carpark behind the town, the trail was easy to spot. From this point on it was well sign-posted. Just follow the nun (see photo of sign). The walk takes you through the vineyards, with stunning views across the town and the Rhine. It is all uphill but it is a steady incline and the paths are not challenging or difficult. Just take some water and a hat. Allow about 30 mins. HIGHLIGHTS: • Vineyards - the vineyards you walk through all belong to the abbey, making it quite unique. It is a working abbey and the community of 48 Benedictine nuns continue to live there, working and managing these vineyards and making and selling the wines, just like they have always done. • Wine-tasting – the abbey shop sells a big range of gifts, books and cards. Best of all they do wine-tasting. We bought a couple of bottles, despite having to carry them for the next few hours on the rest of our walk (we couldn’t help ourselves) • Chapel – I loved this peaceful, contemplative space. It has a small but beautiful courtyard garden, a large mosaic altarpiece and panels showing the life of the founder, St Hildegard of Bingen. It was a very special place. • The abbey’s information centre deserves a mention too. It was so well set out, with excellent information on the abbey, the lives of the nuns and St Hildegard, the founder. Much of the information was either very moving or inspiring. I found myself spending much more time than I expected, reading and reflecting. • St Hildegard – the woman herself is pretty impressive. Founding the abbey in 1165, she was also a writer, composer, polymath, philosopher, pharmacist and early natural scientist. I felt quite drawn to know more about her. • Pilgrim’s Path - from the abbey we extended our walk by joining the Pilgrims Path. Just follow the blue and green ‘Rheingauer Klostersteig’ signs (see photo of signs). You’ll need to allow a few hours. This was a long but fabulous walk which took us around the mountain, through farming land, then forest and finally down to Assmannshausen, where we caught the train home. NOTE: Entry to the abbey is free. There is a nice looking café (although we didn't stop here). The abbey also offers retreats and seminars.
3. Siegfried's Mechanisches Musikkabinett
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4.5 based on 777 reviews
First German Museum of Mechanical Musical Instruments. Discover and enjoy: About 350 mechanical music instruments out of 3 centuries. Experience an eventful 45-minute tour with music. Tours are available in 9 different languages. We are situated in the Bromserhof, a knight's manor of the 15th century. Just above the Drosselgasse in Rudesheim am Rhein. Opening times: From March 1st onwards the museum is open from 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. every day. From 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. only on request. Reservation required. Minimum amount of 4 visitors. Visiting Siegfrieds Mechanical Music Kabinett is only possible with a guided tour since we operate the instruments for you.
Reviewed By 6richg - Virginia, United States
We were thrilled to see and listen to mechanical music boxes, instruments, player pianos and band-in-a-box marvels from all over the world and from throughout history. The amazing condition and variety of music still available for many of the instruments in their collection was surprising. I have never seen or heard so many different types of mechanical music in one place. Great for kids as well as adults.
4. Adlerwarte Niederwald
5. Tourist Information Rudesheim
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4.5 based on 111 reviews
A very warm welcome in Ruedesheim and Assmannshausen am Rhein located in the heart of the UNESCO word heritage "Upper Middle Rhine Valley" and the Rheingau, home of excellent Reisling and pinot noir wines.. In the Touristinformation you get all the services for hotels, any other accomodation as guest houses, appartments b & b, Drosselgasse, wine tasting, museums, hiking, cable car ride, ship tours, romantic Rhine, castles, guided tours, Asbach tastings, and more. Our goal is to satisfy you with an excellent service, so that you are able to enjoy the beauty and the offers of aour region.
6. Seilbahn Rudesheim
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4.5 based on 668 reviews
Reviewed By timrN8194CR - Stuttgart, Germany
We rode the Seilbahn down to Rudesheim after having hiked the area most of the day. We found the service to be friendly and the tram was a great, smooth ride with gorgeous views. We highly recommend it!
7. Weingut Adolf Storzel
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4.5 based on 26 reviews
Reviewed By cbarney2003 - Coral Gables, United States
Adolf himself walked us through the history of this wine making company and the delights of the wines he offered. It was engaging, delicious and just the right amount of time. The wine cave is picturesque and it's right in the town - great walking distance to many other sights to see.
8. Drosselgasse
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4.0 based on 1,123 reviews
This small historic alleyway, the village's most famous attraction, is full of tourist opportunities and numerous wine taverns.
Reviewed By Fitzberg - Spring Valley, United States
Really beautiful street with cobblestone path. Really looks like diagon alley. There are lots of restaurant, and you can buy wine tasting ticket from infomation center.
9. Rheingau Wine Museum Broemserburg Castle
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4.0 based on 96 reviews
This medieval castle now serves as a museum of wine and local history.
10. Asbach GmbH
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4.0 based on 78 reviews
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