Stroll through the vineyards, fortify yourself at one of the many wine tasting stands, hike through the region on the "Riesling Loops" or soar above the vines on the cable cars in Rüdesheim or Assmannshausen. Here are a few highlights that you can experience in one day!

Start your day in the Rheingau with a visit to Eberbach Monastery (opens in a new tab), one of the best-preserved medieval monasteries in Europe and the filming location for the historical thriller "The Name of the Rose". Tours are offered daily from 10 am to 7 pm, Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays from 9 am to 7 pm. Tickets can be purchased online or on site.

You can combine a nice little walk through the vineyards with a visit to the"Black Cottage (opens in a new tab)", which is just five minutes away from Eberbach Monastery in the middle of the vineyards and from where you have a fantastic view over the Rheingau. The wine bar is located in the traditional "Steinberg".

Opening hours:
Only open in good weather from April to October
Friday 3 to 7 pm
Saturday, Sunday and public holidays 11 am to 7 pm

In just ten minutes by car, you can be in the "rose town" of Eltville, where you can stroll along the beautiful promenade directly on the Rhine. Over 20,000 rose plants in hundreds of varieties grow in and around the castle grounds, which is a real highlight, especially during the flowering period from May to June. Eltville roses were already in great demand in the 19th century and were even delivered to the Tsar's court in St. Petersburg.

It is worth taking a stroll through the castle courtyard, the historic battlements and the moat. On the second floor of the castle tower, there is a permanent exhibition on the art of printing with a printing press and prints - in memory of Johannes Gutenberg, the inventor of movable type printing, whose family came from Eltville.

You can take a break in the trendy"Anleger 511 (opens in a new tab)" or at the wine tasting stand just a few meters away - both are located directly on the Rhine. Very good, typical Hessian "Spundekäs" is available at Weinhaus Krone (opens in a new tab).

Strengthened, you will reach another highlight in just 20 minutes - Rüdesheim, known worldwide for its "Drosselgasse", a two-metre-wide, 144-metre-long alleyway that is probably the most famous street in Germany. It was originally used by winegrowers and Rhine boatmen to access their houses and wine cellars. It is lined with old half-timbered houses, numerous wine taverns and restaurants - very touristy, but nonetheless a "place to see".

The cable car starts in the middle of Rüdesheim and takes you over the vines to the historic Niederwald monument. It was erected in 1883 to commemorate the unification of Germany after the Franco-Prussian War of 1870/71 and features the impressive figure of Germania at its center, a symbol of the newly founded German Empire. The viewing terrace offers a spectacular view of the UNESCO World Heritage Upper Middle Rhine Valley.

Perhaps you fancy a little wine tasting (for those who are not traveling by car or are not a passenger ;-)? In the Vinothek RheinWeinWelt (opens in a new tab) in the historic Asbach grounds in Rüdesheim, 76 wineries invite you to taste their wines so that you can get a really good overview.

In order to taste and perhaps discover your favorite wine, you need chips, just like in a casino. After inserting a coin, 0.02 liters will flow into the glass below. In the adjoining RheinWeinWelt bistro you can enjoy regional and always freshly prepared "home cooking", a snack or coffee and freshly baked cakes every day.

Admission to the RheinWeinWelt is free of charge.