It’s open all year round, right on the waterfront, and it’s mainly locals who gather here for a drink in the evening or on the weekend. Plus, a visit here can be combined with a truly lovely walk along the Rhine. You’ll walk along the waterfront the whole time, passing beautiful villas on one side and stretches of beach with sand and shells on the other. It’s wonderfully shady in the summer!  

• Parking: It is best to enter "Segelclub Rheingau" into your navigation system and look for a parking space.

• Six local wineries take turns serving wine at the Wallufer Fässchen (opens in a new tab) – mainly Riesling, but also Burgundy and sparkling wine.

• The stand usually only sells pretzels, but you can bring your own picnic or order a pizza (opens in a new tab) in town.

• Restaurants in the area: the Rheinsegler club restaurant with tapas and a great terrace overlooking the water; the Schwabbel – restaurant and houseboat in one, an institution in Walluf, serving hearty home cooking.

• Opening pizza (opens in a new tab) in town.

• Restaurants in the area: the Rheinsegler (opens in a new tab) club restaurant with tapas and a great terrace overlooking the water; the Schwabbel (opens in a new tab) – restaurant and houseboat in one, an institution in Walluf, serving hearty home cooking.

• Opening hours: year-round Monday to Friday from 5 p.m., Saturdays from 3 p.m., Sundays and public holidays from 11 a.m.

The location! Visible from afar is the distinctive Diefenhardt vineyard house (opens in a new tab), which sits surrounded by vines above Eltville-Martinsthal. It once served as a hunting lodge for its former owner, Baron von Reichenau—today it is a place for socializing and enjoyment.

• Parking: The Weinbergshaus is accessible only on foot through the vineyards. Parking is available at the outer premises (Frauensteiner Weg 1).
• Snacks available include Spundekäs with pretzels, Landjäger sausage, or cheese cubes. 
• Opening hours:
  • During the Rheingau Gourmet Weeks on April 24 from 3 p.m., April 25 from 12 p.m., April 26 from 12 p.m., April 30 from 3 p.m.
  • May 1–3 from 12:00 PM
  • June 4 through September 13, 2026, every Friday starting at 5 p.m.,
    Saturdays and Sundays starting at 12 p.m.
  • Live music on the following days:
    Sunday, April 26 starting at 2 p.m. Kleanshot
    Sunday, May 3 starting at 2 p.m. MEON

The location among the fruit trees is simply picturesque. An absolute must is a walk to the nearby Bubenhäuser Höhe - a small hill with panoramic benches, picnic tables and a fantastic view over the rolling hills, vineyards and forests of the Rheingau as far as the Rhine.

• Parking: "Weinbergstraße" parking lot in Rauenthal
• The Rauenthal wine tasting stand (opens in a new tab) offers snacks to accompany the wine (each winemaker handles this differently), but you can also bring your own picnic.
• Hiking options: the Rauenthaler Spange (opens in a new tab) (easy, 3 hours, 8 kilometers), the Gutenbergweg Eltville (opens in a new tab) (easy, 6.20 hours, 24 kilometers, can be walked in stages) and the Riesling Schleife Rauenthaler Baiken (opens in a new tab) (medium, 1.40 hours, 6 kilometers)
• Restaurants in the area: Bistro and Winery Eremita (opens in a new tab) – gorgeous garden with wine stand and deck chairs, upscale restaurant; Gutsschänke Langehof (opens in a new tab) – cozy, delicious, beautiful terrace
• Opening hours: From March 22 to November 3, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 4 p.m., Saturday from 3 p.m., Sunday from 1 p.m.

Here again: the location! From the Goetheblick wine tasting stand (opens in a new tab), you have a wonderful view of the vineyards and the Rhine. You can go for a walk, sink down on the panoramic benches and drink a Riesling from the winery in the middle of the most beautiful nature.

• Parking: Enter "Schloss Johannisberg" into your GPS
• Start by strolling through the beautiful castle grounds and take in the view from the panoramic terrace over the vineyards to the Rhine
• Wines from the Schloss Johannisberg winery are served, accompanied by small regional dishes
• Don’t miss: the sculpture of the Spätlese Rider, commemorating the invention of Spätlese (see below)
• Hours: Fridays 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM