Lahnstein

Germany

Lahnstein is a town on the right-hand side of the Middle Rhine Valley where the river Lahn flows into the Rhine.

The main parts of the town on are on the Rhine, Oberlahnstein being south of the river Lahn and Niederlahnstein north of the river. There are also a number of small communities along and above the river Lahn belonging to the town. These include Friedland, Freidrichssegen and Lahnstein auf der Höhe.

  • Lahneck Castle.
  • Hexenturm, Salhofplatz, +49 2621 914171. Town and part of the town wall
  • Altes Rathaus, Hochstraße 34, +49 2621 914296. 15th century timbered building

Lahneck Castle.

Hexenturm, Salhofplatz, +49 2621 914171. Town and part of the town wall

Altes Rathaus, Hochstraße 34, +49 2621 914296. 15th century timbered building

  • Ruppertsklamm. A short steep climb through a narrow gorge.
  • Walk a section of the Rheinsteig.

Ruppertsklamm. A short steep climb through a narrow gorge.

Maximilians Brauwiesen, Didierstraße 25 (Oberlahnstein, +49 2621 926060. Excellent German food and beer. The micro-brewery has a large room with tables catering for small and big groups as well as good outside eating and a beer garden. For those who have drunken to much check out the facility in the men's room.

Waldhaus Lahnstein. Restaurant, beer garden and accommodation

Gaststätte Zum Schleusenhäuschen, Emser Landstr. 20 (Friedland.

Historisches Wirtshaus an der Lahn, Lahnstraße 8, +49 2621 7849.