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 extremly 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".
- Castle Stahleck. is a large castle on a hill that is approx 1,000 years old. It is a bit of a walk but the views of the Rhine are magnificent, so it`s totally worth it.
- Werner Chapel. The ruins are quite lovely and are on the way to Castle Stahleck.
Castle Stahleck. is a large castle on a hill that is approx 1,000 years old. It is a bit of a walk but the views of the Rhine are magnificent, so it`s totally worth it.
Werner Chapel. The ruins are quite lovely and are on the way to Castle Stahleck.
Take a cruise along the Rhine.
Do a wine tasting 'carousel' in town.
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
- Altes Haus, Oberstraße 61.
- Altkölnischer Hof, Blücherstraße 2, +49 6743 1339. Traditional German style décor and food. Friendly service.
Altes Haus, Oberstraße 61.
Altkölnischer Hof, Blücherstraße 2, +49 6743 1339. Traditional German style décor and food. Friendly service.
Wine
- Trechtingshausen
- Bingen
- Oberwesel