Rüdesheim station, Railway station in Rüdesheim am Rhein, Germany.
Rüdesheim (Rhein) station is a neoclassical railway building on the town's western edge, distinguished by its two-storey stucco facade with classical detailing. The facility has three platforms and sits near the federal highway B42.
The station opened on 11 August 1856 as the terminus of the Nassau Rhine Railway, connecting Wiesbaden directly to Rüdesheim for the first time. The building underwent significant restoration after decades of decline brought it to near ruin.
The building displays the classical language of Prussian railway architecture through its symmetrical facade and proportional window arrangements. Visitors notice the craftsmanship of the stucco elements, which remain defining features of its appearance today.
Deutsche Bahn regional trains serve the RB 10 line with roughly hourly departures, and the station sits within easy walking distance of the town center. Visit in early morning or late afternoon for a quieter experience.
The Heil brothers purchased the deteriorating building in 2002 and undertook an extensive restoration, receiving a Hessian heritage prize in 2007 for their work. This private initiative rescued a significant railway building from ruin and restored it for public access.
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