Oberwesel

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Oberwesel
Oberwesel
Oberwesel
Oberwesel
Oberwesel
Well-preserved medieval architecture, a popular annual wine festival and outdoor adventures amid spectacular scenery await in this riverside city.

Oberwesel is an attractive town on the River Rhine, framed by the natural beauty of the Upper Middle Rhine Valley. First inhabited by Celtic tribes and later by Romans, Oberwesel expertly preserves its medieval townscape. Discover age-old monuments and museums sheltered by the intact Old Town fortification. Explore the pristine countryside of the Rhine Gorge by bike and boat and on foot.

Discover the town’s historic center via the medieval wall, redeveloped to allow visitors to walk along it. Spot bullet holes, scorch marks and 16 defensive towers. Visit Haags Tower, home to a modern art gallery. Admire wall frescoes and stained-glass windows at the 14th-century Church of Our Lady. The Gothic-style Church of St. Martin and Werner Chapel are also worth visiting.

Retrace local history and learn about life on the Rhine River at the Kulturhaus Oberwesel. Tour the ruins of the 800-year-old Minorite Monastery. Browse examples of meteorites, including one found in Argentina in 1576, at the Meteorite Museum. Marvel at the panoramic views from Günderode House, a half-timbered house used as a filming location for the German series Heimat 3.

Walk uphill from the town center to the imposing Schönburg Castle. Built in the 12th century, the castle was destroyed in 1689 and the ruins were redeveloped as a luxury hotel in the 1950s. Within the grounds is the Tower Museum, which chronicles the castle’s 700-year existence. Climb to the tower’s observation deck for uninterrupted views of the Rhine Valley.

Explore deep into the region’s glorious countryside by walking to nearby Damscheid via the Schwede Bure Trail. Hike in the footsteps of medieval winemakers on the Oelsberg Via Ferrata. Rent a bike and travel along sections of the Rhine Cycle Route.

Oberwesel is easy to reach by train from CologneOpens in a new window and FrankfurtOpens in a new window. Other destinations in the Upper Middle Rhine Valley, including BacharachOpens in a new window and Sankt GoarOpens in a new window, are very short train rides away. Visit in September for the Oberwesel Wine Festival, a revered celebration of Rhine Valley food and wine.

Burghotel Auf Schönburg
Burghotel Auf Schönburg
4 out of 5
Auf Schönburg, Oberwesel, RP
The price is S$511 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
S$511
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Oberwesel. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (99 reviews)
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Reviewed on 22 Mar, 2025

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Hotel Weiler
Hotel Weiler
3 out of 5
Marktpl. 4, Oberwesel, RP
The price is S$142 per night from 7 Apr to 8 Apr
S$142
includes taxes & fees
7 Apr - 8 Apr
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Oberwesel. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Loreley and Evangelische Kirche are located ...
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"Funky place. Nice town and ambiance."

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Hotel Weiler
sander Hotel
sander Hotel
Casinostraße 17, Koblenz, Rhineland-Palatinate
The price is S$158 per night from 7 Apr to 8 Apr
S$158
includes taxes & fees
7 Apr - 8 Apr
Stay at this hotel in Koblenz. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (558 reviews)
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"It was a good stay at sander Hotel in Koblenz. The hotel room cleaning folks were a little overzealous at arriving at 7:55 a.m. to clean rooms. The hotel was nicely located to restaurants, shops and attractions, and the room was fine."

Reviewed on 1 Apr, 2025

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PARK VILLA zentral am Mittelrhein
4 out of 5
Römerstraße 38, ( Navigation alternativ: Salzbornst, Boppard, RP
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Boppard. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Bodobrica Ruined Roman Fort and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (10 reviews)
"Very comfortable and quiet room across from the forest. The breakfast was ok, staff friendly and accommodating."

Reviewed on 22 Aug, 2019

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Aparthotel am Münzplatz
Aparthotel am Münzplatz
Burgstraße 10, Koblenz
Stay at this aparthotel in Koblenz. Enjoy free WiFi, cable TV channels, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Deutsches Eck and Old Mint are located ...
7.6/10 Good! (53 reviews)
"The hotel has no personnel on site, but the communication via email was adequate enough. The room was "funky" (in a good way) and the property is close to everything one needs (restaurants, shopping, etc.). There is no parking on-site and the public parking garages are not super close, so when one ..."

Reviewed on 26 Feb, 2025

Aparthotel am Münzplatz
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