Location: Ruedesheim am Rhein
Top Things to do in Ruedesheim am Rhein
Top 10 Free Things to do in Ruedesheim am Rhein, Hesse
A romantic wine village located along Germany's Rhein River.
Restaurants in Ruedesheim am Rhein
1. Vinothek Rheinweinwelt Ruedesheim
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 37 reviews
Reviewed By Jonamorrison - London, United Kingdom
Superb way to experience a wide selection of local wines - you buy ten tokens and then can take your pick of upwards of 80 local bottles to try, all of which are well-kept and genuinely excellent. Staff and (I think) owner were very friendly, knowledgeable and enthusiastic and there’s a cafe/wine bar on site where you can get some larger glasses and food afterwards. If there’s a drawback, it’s that the information boards about the local vineyards are only in German, but, as mentioned, the staff are lovely and will field idiotic questions with great patience.
2. Niederwald Monument (Niederwalddenkmal)
Overall Ratings
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
3. Benedictine Abbey of St. Hildegard
Overall Ratings
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.
4. Adlerwarte Niederwald
5. Vinothek Georg Breuer
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 35 reviews
Reviewed By Avani_chokshi - Ahmedabad, India
It is as nice and elegant as their schloss. Nice modern interiors within the old building and some very nice wines to buy. We did some tasting before buying and the gentleman at the counter was very helpful. We also visited the cellar which is huge and well kept.
6. Drosselgasse
Overall Ratings
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.
7. Pfarrkirche St.Hildegard
8. Klunkhardshof
9. Asbach GmbH
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 78 reviews
10. Kaethe Wohlfahrt
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 34 reviews
Reviewed By Mimivfl73 - New Port Richey, United States
This shop has just about everything you can imagine related to Christmas. I thought their prices were fair. I was really intrigued with the advent calendar "house" that had little drawers to fill with treats to open as you countdown to Christmas Day. It had a scene in the attic that lit up and played music when a drawer was opened. There is just about any type of ornament that you can imagine, and they also have a nice variety of holiday linens.
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