Oberwesel

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Oberwesel
Oberwesel
Oberwesel featuring heritage elements, a small town or village and a river or creek
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 ¥38,045 per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
¥38,045
¥40,708 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
includes taxes & fees
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! (106 reviews)
"Our stay was magical! The views were breathtaking. We felt like royalty having a delicious breakfast on the terrace. Highly recommend!"

Reviewed on Jul 1, 2025

Burghotel Auf Schönburg
Hotel Weiler

Hotel Weiler

3 out of 5
Marktpl. 4, Oberwesel, RP
The price is ¥18,783 per night from Aug 20 to Aug 21
¥18,783
¥20,098 total
Aug 20 - Aug 21
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Oberwesel. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Loreley and Evangelische Kirche are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (28 reviews)
"Funky place. Nice town and ambiance."

Reviewed on Mar 31, 2025

Hotel Weiler
B&B HOTEL Koblenz-City

B&B HOTEL Koblenz-City

Bardelebenstraße 6, Koblenz, Rhineland-Palatinate
The price is ¥12,739 per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
¥12,739
¥13,630 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Koblenz. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Deutsches Eck and Löhr-Center are located ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (245 reviews)
"The hotel room was smaller than expected, the central location placed us next to freight train and passenger train rails"

Reviewed on Aug 2, 2025

B&B HOTEL Koblenz-City
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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Oberwesel
Stay at this apartment in Oberwesel. Enjoy laundry facilities and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Loreley and Evangelische Kirche are located ...
"Cute place. Worked well for our needs. Very clean and cozy. A few small items, there were many steep steps we didnt know about and someone from our group who is still healing from hip surgey and it present a challenge. Also we had to follow up for details about check in twice. Once in the property ..."

Reviewed on Sep 4, 2024

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dingdong koblenz - city apartments

dingdong koblenz - city apartments

Löhrstraße 97, Koblenz
Stay at this apartment in Koblenz. Enjoy free WiFi, satellite TV channels, and premium bedding. Popular attractions Deutsches Eck and Herz Jesu Kirche are located ...
6/10 (44 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 Sep 30, 2024

dingdong koblenz - city apartments
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 Alte Burg are located ...
7.6/10 Good! (58 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 Feb 26, 2025

Aparthotel am Münzplatz
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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