DISCOVER RÜDESHEIM WITH CELEBRITY RIVER CRUISES
Rüdesheim am Rhein is a wine town on the Rhine in Germany's Rheingau region. Surrounded by Riesling vineyards, the town sits at the southern end of the Rhine Gorge, a 40-mile stretch of castles and cliffs leading toward Koblenz. On a Celebrity River Cruises℠ sailing, you can create memories discovering Rüdesheim's half-timbered houses, traditional wine taverns, and scenic riverside setting.
Begin your day with a cable car ride above the Riesling terraces to the Niederwalddenkmal monument, with sweeping views of the Rheingau wine country. Back in town, sample the region's celebrated Rieslings before settling into a Drosselgasse tavern for Sauerbraten and a glass of Spätburgunder from nearby Assmannshausen.
River Cruises Itineraries to Rüdesheim
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Top Sights and Attractions in Rüdesheim
Niederwalddenkmal and the Vineyards
The Niederwalddenkmal stands on the wooded crest above town, a 125-foot monument inaugurated in 1883 to mark the founding of the German Empire. Take the cable car from the old town above the vineyards to the top, where sweeping views stretch across the Rhine Gorge to Bingen. It’s a signature Rüdesheim outing, so go early. The cable car runs from spring into early November.
Drosselgasse
The Drosselgasse is the classic first stroll from the ship. This 472-foot lane of historic inns, half-timbered houses, and vine-covered arcades runs from the riverfront to Oberstraße, with live music drifting from its wine taverns. From there, you can continue to the cable car's valley station and begin the climb toward the Niederwalddenkmal.
Rheingau Wine Museum at Brömserburg Castle
Set near the Rhine, Brömserburg Castle is one of Rüdesheim’s oldest landmarks and has long been associated with the Rheingau Wine Museum. The historic castle offers a fitting setting for exploring the region’s centuries-old winemaking traditions, from vineyard cultivation to the tools and techniques used to produce its celebrated wines.
Things to Do in Rüdesheim
Riesling Tastings
Riesling is the signature wine of the Rheingau. Rüdesheim's wineries and wine taverns offer plenty of ways to try it. Save room for a Rüdesheimer Kaffee, though—a local specialty made with flambéed Asbach Uralt brandy, coffee, and whipped cream.
Vineyard Walks
From the Niederwalddenkmal, footpaths lead through vineyards and forest to Assmannshausen, known for its Spätburgunder. Along the way, you'll pass the Niederwald hunting lodge and Rossel ruins, with views of the Rhine through the trees. Allow about half a day for the full circuit from Rüdesheim and back.
Eibingen Abbey
For a quieter counterpoint to the Drosselgasse, head to the Abbey of St. Hildegard, overlooking Rüdesheim from the vineyards above town. Hildegard of Bingen founded a convent here in 1165, while today's Neo-Romanesque abbey dates to the early 1900s. Visit the abbey shop to pick up wine made by the community.
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