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 centre 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 centre 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 AU$524 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
AU$524
8 Nov - 9 Nov
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! (114 reviews)
"Def will come back one day! This place is Amazing and the service excellent"

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025

Burghotel Auf Schönburg
Hotel Weiler

Hotel Weiler

3 out of 5
Marktpl. 4, Oberwesel, RP
The price is AU$191 per night from 16 Oct to 17 Oct
AU$191
16 Oct - 17 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Oberwesel. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Loreley and Michaelskapelle are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (34 reviews)
"Would stay here again"

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

Hotel Weiler
Wyndham Garden Lahnstein Koblenz

Wyndham Garden Lahnstein Koblenz

Zu den Thermen, Lahnstein, RP
The price is AU$122 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
AU$122
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Lahnstein. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. ...
7/10 Good! (447 reviews)
80ties Flair
"That is a Hotel for someone who loves the flair of the 70&80ies. And the view ist just beautiful. The balcony invites to stay up late in the summer evenings. Have some glas of wine from the Bar. And just enjoy."

Reviewed on 29 June 2025

Wyndham Garden Lahnstein 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.
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Oberwesel
Stay at this apartment in Oberwesel. Enjoy laundry facilities and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Loreley and Michaelskapelle 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 4 Sept 2024

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Modern 5-star luxury in a historic setting

Modern 5-star luxury in a historic setting

Boppard
Stay at this vacation home in Boppard. Enjoy free WiFi, a sauna, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Bodobrica Ruined Roman Fort and Marktplatz are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (187 reviews)
"Great communication with the host, the house was well equipped and clean. Good facilities in the house. You do hear the trains but it did not bother us at all. Easy access to the town centre and the Rhein promenade for walking or catching a cruise. Short walk to the supermarkets or the train ..."

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025

Modern 5-star luxury in a historic setting
Stylish villa with a unique view of the Rhine in the World Heritage Middle Rhine

Stylish villa with a unique view of the Rhine in the World Heritage Middle Rhine

Boppard
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Boppard. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Bodobrica Ruined Roman Fort ...
10/10 Exceptional! (138 reviews)
"This is my second stay at this property and again it didnt disappoint. Weather was kinder this time enabling us to enjoy.the garden. The property has everything you need and in a great location. The guest cards were really appreciated, allowing us to use the train on several occasions rather than ..."

Reviewed on 23 Aug 2025

Stylish villa with a unique view of the Rhine in the World Heritage Middle Rhine
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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JamesandAngela

Oberwesel is a pretty UNESCO listed town on the banks of the Rhine, it's history in most interesting and it is well worth walking around the town and venturing into the surrounding hills.

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