Sankt Goar

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Sankt Goar
This town set in the heart of the Rhine Gorge is famous for its ancient castles, vineyards and a legendary rock.

Sankt Goar is an attractive town located on the west bank of the Rhine River. Visit its centuries-old churches and castles. Go hiking amid lush green landscapes and see a slice of the region’s winemaking culture. Sankt Goar is surrounded by the UNESCO-protected Rhine Gorge, in the Upper Middle Rhine Valley. It takes its name from Goar of Aquitaine, a Celtic missionary who settled here in the 6th century.

Find historic landmarks along the streets of the small town center. Among these are the Stiftskirche Sankt Goar, Sankt Goar Town Hall and St. Goar and St. Elisabeth Parish Church. See displays of dolls, teddy bears and vintage toys at the German Dolls and Teddy Museum. Sample full-bodied, fruity wines, such as riesling, at the town’s bars and restaurants.

Follow the path uphill to the ruins of the mighty Rheinfels Castle, which dates back to the 13th century. Explore the courtyards, tunnels and living quarters and browse museum exhibits about life in the Rhine Valley. Another interesting place to visit is Wahrschauer-und-Lotsenmuseum, where you can learn about boat piloting and signaling.

Catch a ferry across the Rhine River to Sankt Goarshausen, Sankt Goar’s sister town. Enjoy panoramic views from the Dreiburgenblick lookout. Admire the medieval architecture of Katz Castle and Maus Castle. Browse exhibits about winemaking in the Rhine Valley at Loreley Museum.

Walk along the riverfront to the mysterious 433-foot (132-meter) tall hill, Loreley. Discover the hill’s legends at Loreley Besucherzentrum visitor center. Watch concerts at Loreley Freilichtbühne and have summer fun on the Loreley-Bob Sommerrodelbahn toboggan ride. Walk down to the river to the Statue of Loreley, which portrays a mythical mermaid.

Reach Sankt Goar by catching a train from major German cities such as Bonn, Cologne and Frankfurt. Travel by foot along the RheinBurgenWeg trail, which connects a series of castles and towns in the Middle Rhine Valley. Alternatively, travel between the towns via canoe or ferry.

Hotel Schloss Rheinfels
Hotel Schloss Rheinfels
4 out of 5
Schlossberg 47, Sankt Goar, RP
The price is P9,774 per night from 14 Nov to 15 Nov
P9,774
P10,458 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 14 - Nov 15
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Sankt Goar. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (229 reviews)
"Very nice hotel next to Rheinfelds Castle. Nice breakfast, good service, nice staff."

Reviewed on Sep 28, 2024

Hotel Schloss Rheinfels
Weinhotel Landsknecht
Weinhotel Landsknecht
3 out of 5
Aussiedlung Landsknecht 4-6, Sankt Goar, RP
The price is P6,128 per night from 14 Nov to 15 Nov
P6,128
P6,557 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 14 - Nov 15
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Sankt Goar. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an attached winery. Popular attractions Loreley and Maus Castle ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (147 reviews)
"Beautiful location and property. First class all around. A million things to do with the family."

Reviewed on Oct 15, 2024

Weinhotel Landsknecht
B&B Hotel Koblenz
B&B Hotel Koblenz
Bardelebenstraße 6, Koblenz, Rhineland-Palatinate
The price is P3,852 per night from 20 Nov to 21 Nov
P3,852
P4,122 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 20 - Nov 21
Stay at this hotel in Koblenz. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Deutsches Eck and Löhr-Center are located ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (156 reviews)
Very good
"B&B Hotel Koblenz is a good mid-sized hotel option with spacious, clean, and comfortable rooms. It offers convenient free parking and Wi-Fi, which is a bonus for travelers. While located slightly outside the city center, it's still within walking distance of the Old Town and Deutsches Eck, making ..."

Reviewed on Jul 30, 2024

B&B Hotel Koblenz
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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 Alte Burg are located ...
7.6/10 Good! (47 reviews)
Good location, awful beds
"Great location but goodness the area is so, so noisy all throughout the night. I wish the windows were better soundproofed. The bedding and bed is awful, my back and neck is killing me after two nights there. Location can’t be beat but otherwise it leaves a lot to be desired."

Reviewed on Apr 28, 2024

Aparthotel am Münzplatz
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