Location: Bacharach
Top Things to do in Bacharach
Top 10 Things to do in Bacharach, Germany
Bacharach ( pronunciation (help·info), also known as Bacharach am Rhein) is a town in the Mainz-Bingen district in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. It belongs to the Verbandsgemeinde of Rhein-Nahe, whose seat is in Bingen am Rhein, although that town is not within its bounds.
Restaurants in Bacharach
1. Burg Stahleck
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 198 reviews
Reviewed By JagerPlymouth - Plymouth
The views are well worth the effort of the walk. It is open from 7am to 10pm for drinks and food although it is really a youth hostel so do not be surprised if the peace is shattered by a group of children coming or going! Vista is superb. Just past the entrance to the Burg is another viewing platform, a must as well.
2. Postenturm
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 78 reviews
Reviewed By Car0lg903 - Texarkana, Texas
The Postenturm was the very first activity we did after checking into our hotel. We accessed it by walking along the road through the beautiful town gate. We paused here to take photos of 2 falcons nesting in the town wall, got some beautiful shots of them. We continued up the trail and were rewarded by breathtaking views of Bacharach and the Rhein. There are some very steep steps up the hill but there is a cable railing which makes for a great support. Take your time, rest if necessary, but don't miss this! One hint, after going all the way to the top there is a road which goes back down to the town...much easier descent and no steps!
3. Alte Haus
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 79 reviews
Reviewed By jeanb1876 - Green Valley, Arizona
A glorious 600 year old building finishing outside restoration so it was hard to get a great picture of the outside. Didn't matter; we went in for lunch and had a great time! It is a family owned building and restaurant and the current owner was born in the building. Right in the heart of Bacharach near the church, it is impressive outside and inside. The building has been featured in many history books; our server shared some books with us, which was so fascinating.
Food and service were also good. We had schnitzel, homemade goulash soup and an excellent salad, topped off with a wonderful local dry white wine. It was so enjoyable, had we been in Bacharach longer, we would have gone back for another meal.
4. St. Peter Kirche
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 46 reviews
Reviewed By Olena S - Orange Park, Florida
Protestant parish in the center of town which was built at various periods beginning during 1100 and was completed with the church tower in the 14th century. Has some beautiful medieval fresco paintings and some interesting tombs of medieval knights and noble families. Very beautiful church to see and if you're there, step inside and check it out.
5. Wernerkapelle
Overall Ratings
4 based on 48 reviews
Reviewed By ChitchatCanada - Canada
We admired these beautiful ruins from afar from many different vantage points around Bacharach before finally seeking them out to view them up close. This structure is so intact that seeing it up close almost enables you to envision how spectacular this building must have looked in its prime.
Entry here is free and there are some English information boards around the perimeter explaining the history of this Kapelle.
6. burg Stahlberg
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By Polykrates - Bacharach, Germany
You can access Burg Stahleck from Bacharach Steeg directly in about 20 minutes. I recommend to combine the visit with a walk on a hiking trail starting from the car park at the community hall passing the castle after about 90 minutes.
The castle was built in the 2nd half of the 12th century.
The ring wall and tower ("Bergfried") were renovated recently, so that it is safe, but there is no access to any building.
The best idea is to have a picknick at the inner bailey.
7. Weingut Toni Jost
Overall Ratings
5 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By OldGuyWanderz - Grand Junction, Colorado
My first visit to Weingut Jost was in Aug '14, with a group of co-workers on an outing to Bacharach. Then, we did a tour of the Jost museum, wine tastings, and lunch in Weingut Jost.
Hans-Jurgen knows his craft very well. His skill is demonstrated by specialized offerings such as an Eiswein (2002) and Trockenberrenauslese (2011) which are considered "noble" wines. However, any of the Jost wines are worthy buys, and if you can, take a couple bottles with you on home.
Daughter Toni is now the proprietor, and continues the family legacy. Weingut Jost does have a seasonally available restaurant and guest apartments (check in advance for availability).
Bacharach can be reached by river taxi, bus, or train - car not required. Weingut Jost is a walk up the hill through old town and past the Steeger Tor gate.
8. Haus Sickingen
Overall Ratings
4 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By folieske4 - Antwerp, Belgium
One of the most beautiful half-timbered houses in Bacharach. Of the original stone building, built first half 15th century, only the substructure was preserved, its half-timbered-floor in Rhenish Gothic style dates from the 16th century. The House was built in 1420 for Peter Ackermann, but its name is derived from Franz von Sickingen who, with his family members, lived here for a long time. Now owned by the family of John Lieberz. The House was built in standard style: the vertical bars consist of a single tribe, in this beamwork were horizontal gradient bars inserted. As this style did hot have much stability was the dais was invented (overhang part of a building), hereby Covenant one horizontal gradient bars with short vertical bars. Due to this difference it is easily noticeable which ones are the older homes.
9. Vinothek des Weinguts Bastian
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
10. Zehnthaus (former Synagog)
Overall Ratings
4 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By folieske4 - Antwerp, Belgium
Many tourists seem to forget this hamlet of Bacharach (Steeg), never the less this part is charming. The half timbered building of the Zenthaus is the oldest estate in the neighborhood and is located close to St Anna's church in Steeg. This 15th century historical House was first used as a Synagogue, second as Zehnthaus, later as City Hall and housing and according an inscription from 1407 in front of the "House of Knight von Katzenelnbogen" (the castle). This architectural building can only be seen exterior as it is in private hands. When we visited the house was for sale...
