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Outdoors Niederwald, Rüdesheim

Niederwalddenkmal

An outdoor spot in Niederwald, Rüdesheim, free to visit and worth about 2 hours. Best time to go: Morning.

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Niederwalddenkmal in Niederwald, Rüdesheim
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Why go

The 1883 Germania monument on the Niederwald ridge, high above the vineyards and the Rhine bend at Bingen.

It is one of 6 curated places we feature in Rüdesheim, alongside 2 bars & cafés, 1 activity and 1 sight. The closest of our other picks is Breuer's Rüdesheimer Schloss, 1.5 km away as the crow flies.

Type
Outdoors · Nature
Neighborhood
Niederwald
Price
Free
Time needed
2 hr
Best time
Morning

Nearby

The 5 closest curated picks in Rüdesheim, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Breuer's Rüdesheimer Schloss

    Hotel and wine restaurant run by the Breuer family on the Steingasse, next to the Drosselgasse.

    Stay · 1.5 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Drosselgasse

    A narrow 144-metre lane of wine taverns climbing from the Rhine, decorated for the market.

    Drinks · 1.5 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Weihnachtsmarkt der Nationen

    Stalls from about a dozen countries fill the old-town lanes around Oberstrasse, with a nativity scene of life-size figures.

    Sight · 1.7 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Weingut Georg Breuer

    Riesling estate with a tasting shop in the old town, known for its Rüdesheim Berg Schlossberg wines.

    Drinks · 1.9 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Kloster Eberbach

    A 12th-century Cistercian abbey in the Rheingau hills with a working wine estate and vaulted cellars.

    Activity · 13 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Niederwalddenkmal is a stop on our Cologne, Koblenz & Rüdesheim route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

When to go

Average daily highs in Rüdesheim run from 4°C in January to 27°C in July; May is usually the wettest month. For Niederwalddenkmal itself, we suggest: Morning.

Modelled monthly averages for Rüdesheim from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Rüdesheim weather by month.

Getting there

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Coordinates
49.98083, 7.89972
Destination
Rüdesheim, Germany

Niederwalddenkmal: quick answers

How much time do you need at Niederwalddenkmal?

Plan on about 2 hours at Niederwalddenkmal. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Niederwalddenkmal?

Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: Walk up through the vineyards in about 45 minutes; the path starts at the top of the old town.

Is Niederwalddenkmal free?

Yes, we list Niederwalddenkmal as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Which TripsCircle routes include Niederwalddenkmal?

Niederwalddenkmal appears on Cologne, Koblenz & Rüdesheim, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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