Oberwesel Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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 ₹29,711 per night from 24 Jul to 25 Jul
₹29,711
₹31,790 total
24 Jul - 25 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Oberwesel. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (104 reviews)
"Our stay was magical! The views were breathtaking. We felt like royalty having a delicious breakfast on the terrace. Highly recommend!"

Reviewed on 1 Jul 2025

Burghotel Auf Schönburg
Hotel Weiler

Hotel Weiler

3 out of 5
Marktpl. 4, Oberwesel, RP
The price is ₹9,430 per night from 24 Jul to 25 Jul
₹9,430
₹10,090 total
24 Jul - 25 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Oberwesel. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Loreley and Evangelische Kirche are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (26 reviews)
"Funky place. Nice town and ambiance."

Reviewed on 31 Mar 2025

Hotel Weiler
Mercure Hotel Koblenz

Mercure Hotel Koblenz

4 out of 5
Julius-Wegeler-Strasse 6, Koblenz, RP
The price is ₹11,011 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
₹11,011
₹11,782 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Koblenz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (967 reviews)
"Excellent stay"

Reviewed on 7 May 2025

Mercure Hotel Koblenz
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
dingdong koblenz - city apartments

dingdong koblenz - city apartments

Löhrstraße 97, Koblenz
Stay at this apartment in Koblenz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, satellite TV channels and premium bedding. Popular attractions Deutsches Eck and Herz Jesu Kirche are located ...
6/10 (42 reviews)
Its OK - depends on your needs.
"Its ok. No air-conditioning but the weather is not hot too. Also, no elevator to 3rd floor where i stayed. So, due to climbing of a long staircase, I have to get all my stuff for the day everyday before going out to avoid climbing multiple times a day. Although, The room is clean and ..."

Reviewed on 30 Sep 2024

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PARK VILLA zentral am Mittelrhein

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 Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Bodobrica Ruined Roman Fort and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (18 reviews)
"hard to describe the experience as we arrived in Frankfurt after 7 P.M. and didn't get on the road till 8 it was getting dark and finding this small village was very difficult for someone not familiar with the area. Didn't arrive till almost 11 no one there fortunately the door was unlocked and the ..."

Reviewed on 19 Jun 2025

PARK VILLA zentral am Mittelrhein
Burgenheimat

Burgenheimat

Hochstr. 25, Rhens
Stay at this aparthotel in Rhens. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a pillow menu. Popular attractions Deutsches Eck and Haus Zum Marienbildchen are ...
"This little apartment was a great jumping off point for our weekend in the Mosel Valley. We were able to park in front of the hotel at night for free with the blue parking ring. The apartment was clean and had everything we needed. Soap in the shower, extra bathmats for the bathroom floor (there ..."

Reviewed on 26 Sep 2024

Burgenheimat
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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