Rüdesheim am Rhein

Rüdesheim am Rhein sits on the right bank of the Rhine below forested slopes and is a small town with narrow lanes and buildings from past centuries. Vineyards rise directly behind the old quarter and stretch across gentle hills up to the forest edge.

The first mention of the settlement dates from 864 in Frankish records and the location developed over the centuries into a trading point on the river. Official town rights were granted in 1818 after the region was reorganized politically.

Drosselgasse runs through the center as a narrow alley lined with wine taverns where visitors taste local Riesling from surrounding vineyards. Musicians often play in front of the half-timbered houses while guests sit at long wooden tables outdoors and drink wine straight from the region.

A walk through the old quarter takes about half an hour and leads over cobblestones that can become slippery when wet. The climb to the vineyards or monument requires sturdy shoes and some stamina, but can also be shortened by using a cable car.

Brömserburg above the town now houses a wine museum with collections of old wine presses and barrels from several centuries. The castle itself dates from the early Middle Ages and served for a long time as a customs station on the Rhine.

Location: Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis

Elevation above the sea: 86 m

Part of: Rhine Gorge

Shares border with: Geisenheim, Bingen am Rhein, Weiler bei Bingen, Trechtingshausen, Lorch

Address: 65385 Rüdesheim am Rhein, Germany

Website: https://stadt-ruedesheim.de

GPS coordinates: 49.97903,7.92340

Latest update: December 13, 2025 16:28