Bacharach
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Bacharach (pop 1877) is a town in the Middle Rhine Valley in the Rhineland-Palatinate region of Germany. It is a small ancient town on the west bank of the Rhine. It existed before the Romans as a Celtic settlement. Its name Baccaracum came from the God of Bacchus as it supplied wine to the ancient territories. The medieval town is extremely well-preserved and can easily be called a hidden gem. Stahleck Castle, which was built in the 11th Century, was initially the seat of the Archbishop of Cologne's reeves. Nowadays, it is a youth hostel overlooking the town. In the 19th century, Victor Hugo described Bacharach as one of the "world's prettiest towns".
What to Experience in Bacharach
Taste of Bacharach...
There is a large number of restaurants catering to tourists in the town. Here are a few suggestions
Essential Information
Getting There
Multiple OptionsThe airport at Hahn is about 50 km and Frankfurt Airport is about 70 km away. Trains from Koblenz and Mainz run to Bacharach at least hourly. Sometimes, there are direct trains from Cologne as well. Otherwise, you would have to change the train at Koblenz. The line is Koblenz – Boppard – Oberwesel – Bacharach – Bingen am Rhein – Mainz. From Frankfurt airport it takes between 1 and 1.5 hours (with one change in Mainz). Is on the B9 16 km north of Bingen. Parking on the side of the main road, 50 cents an hour. The Köln-Düsseldorfer Rheinschiffahrt, better known as KD, runs cruises and scheduled services up and down the river to towns between Cologne and Mainz. Bingen-Rüdesheimer operates scheduled services between Rüdesheim and St. Goar. The town is small so walking is the best way to get around. Walk through the vineyards, taking the Rheinburgenweg going south. The Northerly direction gives good views but has a steep section not recommended for the casual walker....
Getting Around & Staying
Getting Around
The town is small so walking is the best way to get around. Walk through the vineyards, taking the Rheinburgenweg going south. The Northerly direction gives good views but has a steep section not recommended for the casual walker. Several shops sell souvenirs, especially local wine. Despite its small size, there is at least a supermarket in town. There is a large number of restaurants catering to tourists in the town. Here are a few suggestions
Money & Budget
Several shops sell souvenirs, especially local wine. Despite its small size, there is at least a supermarket in town. There is a large number of restaurants catering to tourists in the town. Here are a few suggestions
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Glimpses of Bacharach
a cobblestone street with buildings on both sides
silent little town, antique architecture, wandering people
A mysterious castle standing in the woods
brown brick castle on top of hill
Sun Streaks over Bacharach
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Village view from high altitude - beautiful landscape
Bacharach, Germany offers some of the best-preserved medieval streets in the Rhine Valley. With its iconic half-timbered houses, colorful shutters, and peaceful town squares, it’s one of Europe’s most photographed small towns.
a cobblestone street with buildings on both sides
silent little town, antique architecture, wandering people
A mysterious castle standing in the woods
brown brick castle on top of hill
Sun Streaks over Bacharach