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Oestrich-Winkel (German pronunciation: [ˈøːstʁɪç ˈvɪŋkəl]) is a town with roughly 12,000 inhabitants in the Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis in the Regierungsbezirk of Darmstadt in Hesse, Germany.
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1. Kloster Eberbach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 374 reviews
This 12th-century monastery has produced wine for the past 800 years.
Reviewed By Trainbleu - Brussels
We visited Kloster Eberbach on New Year’s Day 2018 as a short excursion from Wiesbaden and were surprised we could get there so easily and quickly by public transportation that day: a short train ride to Eltville and from there less than 15 minutes by bus (N. 172) to the abbey gatehouse. Upon presentation of the bus ticket, visitors receive a discount on entry tickets. Although the weather wasn’t too nice the setting of the abbey in the countryside still offered a splendid view.
Many interiors of the film ‘The name of the Rose’, based on the eponymous novel by Umberto Eco and starring Sean Connery as a Franciscan friar, were shot at Eberbach Abbey, but there is little to remind visitors of this fact. The present-day atmosphere is certainly not dark and mysterious. We had to use our imagination. On the basis of wrong expectations, we were also a bit surprised by the external appearance of the abbey complex. We somehow expected it to look more stereotypically ‘medieval’, but it seemed to be a mixture of Gothic and Baroque style. We did like the sobriety of the Romanesque abbey church, which is completely empty except for some tombstones. The adjoining immense early Gothic vaulted dormitory, accessed by stairs from the church, where the monks slept on the floor on straw matrasses, is absolutely stupendous. For the rest, there isn’t much to be seen. We saw some huge wine barrels and old wine presses and weren’t too impressed with the museum in the former library.
There are guided tours (in German) but visitors are allowed to roam around on their own with an audio guide (another 3.50 euro) or a (not very informative) leaflet in English. So, if you want to know more, bring a good travel guide.
Although there are separate Tripadvisor entries fort the hotel (‘Gaestehaus Kloster Eberbach‘) and the restaurant (‘Klosterschaenke, Pfortenhaus‘) on the grounds many reviewers seem to have posted their comments on both under the general entry ‘Kloster Eberbach’, which is skewing the rating of the abbey.
2. Weingut Fritz Allendorf
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4.5 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By Peter C - Kiel, Germany
Situated on the southern-facing slopes of the north bank of the Rhine, the Rheingau is one of Germany‘s main wine production areas. Blessed with a temperate climate and very warm summers, this area produces some very fine white wines, principally Rieslings, and a smaller number of red wines.
We were disappointed to discover that our first choice for lunch (an elaborate and imposing schloss with extensive Gardens and an outdoor restaurant) was unable to handle our very small family party of three adults. So we drove down the hill for five minutes and came across the small, but welcoming vineyard belonging to the family of Fritz Allendorf. It did in fact appear to be closed at lunchtime, but a knock on the door of the office was met by a welcoming word, complete with smile, from the lady who was entering information into the computer system in the tidy office.
Indeed, the restaurant facility was closed until 6 p.m., that day, but would we care to try a glass of wine at one of the tables sheltered from the heat of the midday sun by a canopy of vines? This offer was eagerly accepted, and chilled mineral water was offered, as well as a bottle of the Allendorf Riesling. Such was the quality of the welcome that I made enquiries about ordering a case or two of this exquisite nectar. While my wife was led off to the tasting room and shop, I made an attempt to settle the bill for our bottle of wine, expecting perhaps a rather extravagant amount to be charged. But no, the wine, the water and the seats under the vine canopy were all “on the house”. Not a penny to be paid. No argument, it was free of all charges! How pleasant to meet people who know exactly how to do business and keep their customers satisfied!
Needless to say, we did order a case of Riesling and a case of red Spätburgunder, to be delivered to our home address in the following week. Once again, a welcome surprise: order just four bottles more and the cost of Delivery to our home address was taken care of by the vineyard.
Visit the website for more details, or better still, make the trip to the Allendorf family vineyard and enjoy the privilege of a warm welcome.
3. Schloss Johannisberg
Overall Ratings
4 based on 90 reviews
Reviewed By AndresDE - Prague, Czech Republic
Very nice castle in the middle of vineyards .Possible trip to castle Vollrads through the surrounding vineyards, with manny nice views on the Rheingau area
4. Seilbahn Rudesheim
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 372 reviews
Reviewed By GPBurdell67 - Atlanta, GA
Ride the little cable cars from the town, over the vineyards, with views of the Rhine valley, to the Niederwald monument. It was not scary, rather smooth, but open air so you will get moist on a wet day (as we did).
5. Weinpunkt
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By Juhani P
If you love German wine - you do, if you are a tourist in the hearthland of German wine - do not miss this. A modern vinotheque, a wine bistro. There are several wines by the glass (currently 17). All of them are from 3 top Rheingau producers, whose range of wines is also available in the wine store there.
The price per glass is very reasonable for the quality of the wines.
The menu is short: warm soup, cold cuts, and cheeses. But they match with the wine, which is the main point.
A wine enthusiast will also be delighted about the brigth lightning: the halogen spotlights let you clearly see, what you have in your glass.
Pop in to taste good wine. You will probably buy a few bottles to take home, too.
6. Weingut Robert Weil
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 47 reviews
Reviewed By AirSchis - Vancouver, Canada
We rate this weingut as the best in the Rheingau. Their wine tasting area is stunning and the servers are personable and knowledgeable. Both couples bought lots of wine. We were even presented with a more rare older wine that wasn't listed and it was fantastic due to the aging. Everything we drank was superb and difficult to choose which to buy. It was our second time to the weingut. Their sweeter Rieslings are even better than the dry Rieslings. Their wine is not cheap, but it is worth it.
7. Markt
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4.5 based on 416 reviews
8. Schoenleber-1848
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5 based on 9 reviews
We offer individual and exclusive winetastings in one of the oldest and most picturesque cultural wine landscapes within Germany. The Rheingau - Home of Riesling
Reviewed By Tara F - Ann Arbor, Michigan
Walter Schoenleber offers tours of the Rheingau region -- personalized to your interests. His English is excellent, and as an historian he can tell you as much or as little about the sites as might interest you. He knows the people and places of the region, and is able to provide you with a very memorable experience. I was able to pack in so much more in a single day by hiring Walter to select the best sites and routes, and by allowing him to drive so I could taste wine along the way as well.
9. Siegfried's Mechanisches Musikkabinett
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 610 reviews
Reviewed By global-traveller48 - London, United Kingdom
This is an amazing museum, full of very old mechanical instruments. Quite small, but so many things to see. We were shown round by the granddaughter of the founder. Ma y of the exhibits are priceless. Don't miss it.
10. Benedictine Abbey of St. Hildegard
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 159 reviews
Reviewed By 101jumper - Kansas City, Missouri
Located just a short drive from both Wiesbaden and Rudeshiem, the Benedictine Abbey of St. Hildegarged (Abtei St. Hildegard in German) is a peaceful refuge from the tourist crowds along the Rhine. You may visit the beautiful church, learn from the multi-language information room, do a bit of shopping (include wine buying) or simply take in the beauty of the Rhine from a high vantage point. The Abbey has a small cafe for those seeking refreshment. Visitors please take note - this is a working religious institution run by dedicated Sisters. Please be respectful of them and their "off limits" areas.
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