St Goar and Rheinfels castle | Germany #8
We take to the tracks to the Rhineland. Our first stop is Sankt Goar, a small fortified town on the Rhine between Koblenz and Bingen. This area is famous for its many dramatically situated castles, towering high above the river. Castle Rheinfels sits atop a hill overlooking the town. This imposing ruin is definitely worth a stop. The hill offers excellent views over the valley below and two castles on the opposite bank, Burg Katz and Burg Maus. These castles are reachable from Sankt Goar by using the ferry Loreley to Sankt Goarshausen.
Exploring Rheinfels Castle in St. Goar, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
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We explored the ruins of Rheinfels Castle in Sankt Goar, with a great view of the Rhine river. The castle is located in the Rhineland-Palatinate region of Germany. Shot in September 2015.
Burg Rheinfels castle ruin and hotel along the Rhine in St. Goar, Germany
This the Burg Rheinfels Castle ruin and hotel in St. Goar, Germany along the Rhine River (near KM 557) as viewed from a passing Viking river cruise ship on Thursday, June 30, 2016. This destroyed castle is now operated as a tourist attraction of the ruins and as a hotel, cool sounding concept.
St. Goar (Sankt Goar) - gem of the Rhine River Valley, Germany
St. Goar (Sankt Goar, in German) is one of the major little gems on the Rhine River Valley. It is also a gateway to magnificent Rheinsfels Castle, located above the town. (we have a separate video devoted exlusively to the castle, which you can go to by clicking the following link: )
There is a pathway that leads directly up to it and we took that...not an overly strenuous climb, with wonderful views of St. Goar and the Rhine below.
We did a completely separate video of our visit to this wonderful castle, an absolute delight. The sister city of St. Goarhausen (Sankt Goarhausen) is located directly across the river.
St. Goar was named after the priest, hermit, monk Goar of Aquitaine, who had a strong influence there, building a hospital & chapel. He arrived around 618 A.D. in the area and decided to permanently settle there.
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Historic Churches and Rheinfels Castle in St Goar on the Rhine
The town of St. Goar was named after the saint who built a chapel and lived as a hermit before 765. Diorama the Twelfth Century, the counts of Katzeneinbogen were awarded toll rights and built huge Reinfels Castle in 1245.
Rainfalls Castle is the largest and one of the most impressive castle ruins on the Rhine. Inside is a labyrinth of trenches and tunnels, many of which can be visited. A big cellar for food and wine once contained a huge barrel that held approximately 200,000 liters of wine! Now that's what I call a wine cellar - yuk-yuk...
Rheinfels Castle - St Goar, Germany- 360 degrees
Sitting above St. Goar, this mightiest of Rhine castles has a hard-fought past. The Burg Rheinfels was huge — once the biggest castle on the Rhine (built in 1245). In 1797, the French Revolutionary army destroyed it.
Even though today the castle is only a small fraction of its original size, it's still huge and takes a couple hours to tour on your own.
It was fun to walk around and explore the castle. At the suggestion of a sign at the ticket window we brought a headlamp, which came in handy while duck walking through some of the subterranean passages.
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Rheinfels Castle - Sankt Goar, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
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St. Goar, Loreley, Mittelrhein - Germany HD Travel Channel
St. Goar is located below the dangerous rapids on the left bank of the middle Rhine in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany.
Anyone who drives from the Hunsrück via Simmern to St. Goar sees first the Cat and the Mouse Castle, before taking the road down to the Rhine. Both castles are part of the sister town St.Goarshausen.
The construction of Maus Castle (Mouse Castle), under the original name of St. Peterseck, was started by the Archbishop Bohemond II of Trier in 1356 and lasted 30 years. It served to enforce the Rhine toll rights and to defend the borders of the territory of Trier against the Counts of Katzenelenbogen. In the late 14th Century it served temporarily residence of the Electors. Maus Castle is now privately owned, but guided tours are offered during the summer months.
The Katz Castle (Cat Castle), originally named Castle Neukatzenelnbogen after the builder, the Count of Katzenelenbogen, who built the castle in 1371 as a toll castle for the ships sailing downstream. Today Katz Castle is owned by Japanese proprietors and was place of action for the second of the Yoko Tsuno comic series - The organ of the devil.
In 1245, after St. Goar had received city rights, Count Diether V of Katzenelenbogen erected on the left bank Rheinfels Castle as toll Castle for ships sailing upstream. In the 17th Century the castle has been expanded to the largest fortification in the Middle Rhine Valley. 1794, the castle was surrendered without a fight to the French revolutionary troops and shortly thereafter blown up.
Rheinfels Castle is the biggest castle complex at the Rhine and sits enthroned as landmark above the city of St. Goar. Today, Rheinfels Castle is an attractive tourist destination and houses the Romantic Hotel Rheinfels Castle.
The settlement in this area started in Roman times. The foundation of the city dates back to the Holy Goar who settled here in 511 AD to Christianize the rural population. At that time, he built a hermitage, hospice and a chapel from which the monastery Sankt Goar emerged.
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St. Goar liegt unterhalb der gefährlichen Stromschnellen am linken Rheinufer des Mittelrheins in Rheinland-Pfalz, Deutschland.
Wer aus Richtung Simmern nach St. Goar fährt, erblickt vom Hunsrückplateau aus als erstes die Burgen Katz und Maus. Beide Burgen gehören zur Schwesterstadt St. Goarshausen. Der Bau der Burg Maus, unter dem ursprünglichen Namen St. Peterseck, wurde 1356 durch den Erzbischof Boemund II von Trier begonnen und dauerte 30 Jahre. Sie diente zur Durchsetzung der Rhein Maut Rechte und der Verteidigung der Grenzen des Herrschaftsgebetes von Trier gegen das Gebiet der Grafen von Katzenelnbogen. Im späten 14. Jahrhundert diente sie zeitweise Residenzen der Kurfürsten. Heute ist sie in Privatbesitz, jedoch werden während der Sommermonate Führungen angeboten.
Die Burg Katz, hieß ursprünglich Burg Neukatzenelnbogen nach ihren Erbauern den Grafen von Katzenelnbogen, die die Burg 1371 als Zollburg für rheinabwärts fahrende Schiffe erbauten. Heute ist die Burg Katz im japanischen Privatbesitz und war Schauplatz für den zweiten Comic aus der Yoko Tsuno Reihe - Die Orgel des Teufels.
Bereits um 1245, nachdem St. Goar das Stadtrecht erhalten hatte, ließ Graf Diether V. von Katzenelnbogen auf der linken Rheinseite die Burg Rheinfels als Zollburg für rheinaufwärts fahrende Schiffe erbauen. Im 17. Jahrhundert wurde die Burg zur größten Wehranlage im Mittelrheintal ausgebaut. 1794 wurde die Burg den französischen Revolutionstruppen kampflos übergeben und kurz darauf gesprengt.
Burg Rheinfels ist die größte Burganlage am Rhein und überragt als Wahrzeichen die Stadt St. Goar.
Heute ist die Burg Rheinfels ein attraktives Touristenziel und beherbergt das „Romantik Hotel Schloss Rheinfels“.
Die Besiedlung der Gegend begann in römischer Zeit. Die Stadtgründung geht zurück auf den „Heiligen Goar“, der sich um 511 n Chr. hier niederließ um die Landbevölkerung zu Christianisieren. Damals errichtete er ein Hospiz und eine Kapelle, aus der das Chorherrenstift Sankt Goar hervorging.
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Sankt Goar, Germany
Here's a visual exploration of the town of Sankt Goar in Germany. Venture from the banks of the Rhine, through alleyways and beneath apses, to the lofty ruins of Rheinfels Castle. Views extend across the river to Sankt Goarshausen and castle-dotted verdure beyond. Videography by Kirk Thompson. Musical score by Peter Marchese.
Ferry Ride: Sankt Goar - Sankt Goarshausen (time-lapse), Rhineland Palatinate, Germany - 6/6/15
Sankt Goar is a town on the west bank of the Middle Rhine in the Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis (district) in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. Sankt Goar is well known for its central location in the Rhine Gorge, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since July 2002. Above the town stand the ruins of Burg Rheinfels, one of the castles for which the Middle Rhine is famous, and across the river lies the sister town of Sankt Goarshausen with its own castles, Katz and Maus (“Cat” and “Mouse”). The famous Lorelei rock is close-by, slightly upstream on the opposite bank. To read more about St. Goar, click here: .
Sankt Goarshausen is a town located in the Rhein-Lahn-Kreis in Nassau on the eastern shore of the Rhine, in the section known as the Rhine Gorge, directly across the river from Sankt Goar, in the German state Rhineland-Palatinate. To read more about Sankt Goarshausen, click here: .
The Lorely VI Ferry runs across the River Rhine at regular intervals all day long, transporting foot passengers, cyclists and road vehicles. The journey (river traffic permitting) takes around 5 minutes, this short film features time lapse footage speeded up 4 times of the crossing from St. Goar to St. Goarshausen and back.
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Concert with Tandaradei at Rheinfels castle in St. Goar, Germany
While hiking parts of the Rheinburgenweb trail ( this summer I happened upon a medieval festival at Rheinfels castle in St. Goar. This is a recording of the medieval music group Tandaradei ( playing a concert in the castle cellar.
The Friendly Rheinhotel in St, Goar on the Rhine
The Rheinhotel located on the Rhine Promenade in St. Goar dates back to 1789 but was renovated in 2007 and all rooms are modern, equipped with modern bathrooms, TV, free Wi-Fi and serves one of the best buffet breakfasts along the Rhine.
Whether it was where to eat, the easiest path up to Rheinfels, suggestions, information about St. Goar, train, bus schedules, etc., the friendly owner was always there to answer questions.
Romantik Hotel Schloss Rheinfels Sankt Goar - Sankt Goar - Germany
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This is one of the most traditional charming castle hotels in Germany. When you think about a fairytale castle, this is your choice.
04/08LH The main building is a castle whilst the annexe is more like an old fashioned villa. This is a particularly charming castle hotel situated in the heart of the Rhine valley, overlooking the river and within walking distance of St Goar town centre. A steep drive up the hill leads to the castle hotel. Rudesheim is on the other side of the river about 15mins drive away.
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Burg Rheinfels (Rheinfels Castle) medieval ruins on the Rhine River, Germany
Perched on the highest point above the town of Sankt Goar (St. Goar), it is actually a fairly easy and very pleasurable walk from the town to get to Burg Rheinfels. Not overly strenuous, it offers beautiful views of both the town below and the vast Rhine River Valley.
We began our visit there by doing a very enjoyable visit to Sankt Goar, (which you can see in another video here:
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then began our equally enjoyable walk up to the castle. Since it doesn't tire you out, there is plenty of energy left to spend many hours at this fascinating ruin.
The history of the castle dates back to roughly to the year 1245, when work began by Count Diether V of Katzenelnbogen. After several expansions, it was the largest fortress in the Middle Rhein Valley between Koblenz and Mainz. It is considered to be the largest castle on the Rhine, though much of it is now in ruins. Some of the outer buildings are now a luxury hotel, restaurant (where we had a delicious lunch to come with our view)
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Review: Hotel Rheinfels, Sankt Goar, Rhineland Palatinate, Germany - June 2015
I recently spent a night at the Hotel Rheinfels, in Sankt Goar, Germany. The hotel is conveniently located a 3-5 minute walk from Sankt Goar Railway Station right on the West bank of the River Rhine. From the outside it is an attractive looking building, in-keeping with the traditional architecture of the area.
Upon arrival I was met by the Manager / Owner and given a key to room 17 on the first floor. I had paid for the cheapest room for the night on booking.com (45 Euro / £32.20 / US$50.70) for bed and breakfast, but had asked for a high floor and a Rhine view. The cheapest room doesn't get you that - so be warned if you want a room with a view, that you need to pay extra for it.
As it turned out, I was glad that I wasn't on a high floor, as the hotel has no lift (elevator). In the 21st Century, I don't really find this acceptable when considering accessibility. The Manager / Owner did however acknowledge that a lift was needed, and told me that it was in his plans to get one installed in the next year or two.
After dragging my heavy suitcase up to my room, I was hot and bothered and just in need of a large airy space to relax in - I didn't get it though. Instead I got one of the smallest hotel rooms that I have ever stayed in, it was literally the size of an entrance hall. Crammed into that space were a single bed, a desk, chair, single wardrobe and a radiator and TV on the wall. The sun was shining through the window and the room was hot. I was very disheartened, but opened the window to let in some air. My view was of tarpaulin covered areas of the building at the back and the living area for the family who owned the hotel. I was pretty disappointed, and was going to complain, but then realised I was only there for 1 night, and I had paid for the cheapest room - the moral of the story being you get what you pay for.
Getting to grips with the room wasn't easy, getting into the wardrobe (which was right up to the desk) was difficult, and in the end I didn't bother, just putting all my things on the desk and floor. The room was en-suite, but the bathroom was also tiny. It did have a toilet, sink and shower - but not toiletries or soaps, which the hotel really ought to supply, it's very unusual not to get any soap in a hotel bathroom.
I had a shower to cool me down, and this is when things started to pick up, the shower, whilst looking old, delivered a powerful water jet and I very much enjoyed it. I dried, got dressed and left the hotel, bumping into the Manager / Owner in the street outside, he gave me some good recommendations for food just near the hotel, and to be completely fair, he was a really nice guy, very friendly and helpful.
I had a superb day in Sankt Goar and Sankt Goarhausen, I did just about everything that there is to do there, my film of this is online here: (just copy and paste the web address into your browser).
I returned to the hotel very late at night, and was thankful of a room at the back, as there was a noisy bunch of backpackers singing in the street to the front (they weren't staying in this hotel). I had a wonderful sleep, I dropped off as soon as my head hit the pillow and I didn't wake for 8 hours. The next morning the breakfast buffet was very good, (the restaurant is nice and spacious) and there was space at reception (unsecured) to leave my bag whilst I again explored.
All in all, I did have very negative first impressions of the hotel due to my small room, but in the end I managed, and I enjoyed my stay at the Hotel Rheinfels. I would definitely consider using this hotel again, BUT I wouldn't go for the cheapest room next time.
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Rhine Valley tour near Boppard and St. Goar Germany
Driving up the Rhine Valley in Germany near St. Goar and Boppard. Driving along the Rhine River you can see many castles. And yes Germany does seem to have a lot of castles!
Kühkopffilm- Hotel Burg Rheinfels Sankt Goar 2012
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Cruising along the Loreley - Part 6 - Burg Rheinfels, Sankt Goar, Germany
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Kasteel Rheinfels (Duits: Burg Rheinfels) is een kasteelruïne gelegen boven de linker (westelijke) oever van de Rijn in Sankt Goar, Duitsland. Het werd gestart in 1245 door graaf Diether V van Katzenelnbogen. Na uitbreidingen was het het grootste fort in het Midden-Rijndal tussen Koblenz en Mainz. Het werd gekleineerd door de troepen van het Franse Revolutionaire leger in 1797. Het is het grootste kasteel dat over de Rijn uitkijkt en heeft historisch gezien vijf keer het huidige gebied bedekt.
Rheinfels Castle (German: Burg Rheinfels) is a castle ruin located above the left (west) bank of the Rhine in Sankt Goar, Germany. It was started in 12 45 by Count Diether V of Katzenelnbogen. After expansions, it was the largest fortress in the Middle Rhein Valley between Koblenz and Mainz. It was slighted by French Revolutionary Army troops in 17 97. It is the largest castle overlooking the Rhine, and historically covered five times its current area.
Rheinfels Castle, Medieval Festival, Tandaradei - Germany HD Travel Channel
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[dt.] Die Spielleut Tandaradei aus Oberwesel und Umgebung spielen seit mehr als 20 Jahren auf historischen Festen, Märkten und auf Burgen.
So durften sie auch beim diesjährigen Mittelalterlichen Burgfest auf Burg Rheinfels nicht fehlen. Sehen Sie einen ihrer Auftritte auf der großen Bühne.
The minstrels Tandaradei, a group from Oberwesel and surroundings, are playing on their historic instruments at historical celebrations, markets and on castles for more than 20 years.
Of course they were part of this year's Medieval Festival at Rheinstein Castle. See one of their performances on the big stage.
Walk from Sankt Goar Station into Town - Middle Rhine in Germany
The Virtual Tourist walks from Sankt Goar Station into Town - Middle Rhine in Germany