Continuing with more villages & towns, and about more places to see, things to do, castles, churches & monuments of the UNESCO Site of Upper Middle Rhine Valley. I've already written about Koblenz, Boppard and St.Goar in the earlier post, including a 360° view of the famous Loreley Rock.
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I was lucky enough to meet Sam, the blacksmith, as well, in Oberwesel! Watch the video from 8:58 as I chat with him. With so so so many castles being here, traditional blacksmithery is an important aspect of the renovation and restoration of these structures and that's where Sam, comes into the picture! Sam, is a blacksmith from Maine, USA who specializes in forging, one of the oldest type of metal working! He founded his own guild in Maine and does regular tours in Europe to learn other traditional techniques that are in the verge of getting lost and taking them to USA and passing on the traditions! He was here in Oberwesel for just 2 days when I happened to meet him!
BINGEN: Like Koblenz, Bingen too is a large town and is bit touristy & busy! One of the most important feature of Bingen is the Chair-lift ride. The loop begins with a cable-car ride at Rudeshiem and drops you at the Monument of Germania. A short from there leads you to Jagdschloss Niederwald hotel, a former hunting lodge and from there, a chair-lift to Assmannshausen and a boat-ride back to Rudeshiem...
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Bingen is known as the home of Hildegard. She was an abbess who lived in 1098-1179. She was one of the earliest woman to become an abbess and she founded monasteries for women. She wrote several scriptures about her visions, which included the medicinal values of plants, theological thoughts and even music!
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That wraps up my list of the picturesque, gorgeous, must-visit towns & villages, the best towns to stay, in the banks of Rhine in Upper Middle Rhine Valley! Coming up soon about the Rhine river itself next week. Stay tuned!
To Get There:
On Google Maps: Günderrode house, Historische Weinwirtschaft, St. Werner's Church ruins, Rudesheim cable car (to visit Monument of Germania), Bingen local history museum
All these sites can be accessed on foot from the ferry points, as well as railway stations of Oberwesel, Bacharach, Rudesheim & Bingen.
Entry Tickets & Timings:
Günderrode house, St. Werner's Church ruins: Free, Open 24 x 7
Cable Car + Monument of Germania + Chair lift + ferry connection (ring ticket): €15; 9:30AM to 4:00/7:00PM depending on season & weather.
Bingen Local History Museum: €3; Tue-Sun 10:00AM - 5:00PM
P.S: I was invited by UNESCO Germany to experience the region for review purposes, however the opinions are my own and this post does not to advertise the product/service.
To Get There:
On Google Maps: Günderrode house, Historische Weinwirtschaft, St. Werner's Church ruins, Rudesheim cable car (to visit Monument of Germania), Bingen local history museum
All these sites can be accessed on foot from the ferry points, as well as railway stations of Oberwesel, Bacharach, Rudesheim & Bingen.
Entry Tickets & Timings:
Günderrode house, St. Werner's Church ruins: Free, Open 24 x 7
Cable Car + Monument of Germania + Chair lift + ferry connection (ring ticket): €15; 9:30AM to 4:00/7:00PM depending on season & weather.
Bingen Local History Museum: €3; Tue-Sun 10:00AM - 5:00PM
P.S: I was invited by UNESCO Germany to experience the region for review purposes, however the opinions are my own and this post does not to advertise the product/service.