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Webcams nearby Rüdesheim am Rhein

Where is Rüdesheim am Rhein?

Rüdesheim am Rhein is a German winemaking town in the state of Hesse. It belongs to the Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis/Darmstadt district, it is home to 9,950 people and covers an area of 51.44 km². Rüdesheim sits at the northern bank of the river Rhine and is part of the Rhine Gorge World Heritage Site, on the other side of the river you find Bingen am Rhein, which is the southern gate to the Middle Rhine Valley.

At what elevation is Rüdesheim am Rhein?

The town centre lies at an elevation of 87m at the river Rhine, the town also includes Niederwald im Rheingau. 346m Fichtenkopf is the highest peak of Niederwald. The woodland, the Niederwald Monument and Niederwald Jagdschloss are the region’s tourist highlights.

How is the weather in Rüdesheim am Rhein?

Hesse enjoys a temperate climate with hot summers reaching temperatures above 30°C. It is the perfect wine growing climate, especially suitable for white wine. The weather in the winter is cold, but temperatures are rarely below zero. Rheingau sees only little snow. Check out our live webcam for the current weather forecast for today, tomorrow or the weekend in Rüdesheim am Rhein. Located at the cable car of Rüdesheim an der Boosenburg, our live web provides stunning images of this picturesque town.

What to do in Rüdesheim am Rhein machen?

Rüdesheim features a wide array of outdoor activities ranging from cultural events to family and sports activities. But it is the wine that has made this town at the river rhine famous. Rüdesheim is the perfect combination of pleasure and culture. Learn more about the thousand years old history of winegrowing at Brömserburg Weinmuseum. Brömserburg is one the oldest castles of the Rhine Gorge World Heritage Site. In good weather take Rüdesheimer cable car and enjoy the amazing view of the Rhine Valley. In the summer do not miss visiting Drosselgasse, a two-metre wide and 144m long alley packed with traditional taverns and small gift shops. Ingelheim is only 15km away and is home to many wine taverns and cultural monuments of the dukes of Ingelheim am Rhein. Burg Ehrenfels at the north-eastern bank of the Rhine includes some of the best vineyards in Germany. 

What´s going on in Rüdesheim am Rhein?

Rüdesheim features a great programme throughout the year, including concerts, exhibitions, readings, wine festivals and lots more. Every year thousands of tourists from all over Europe come and visit this unique little town. Music lovers will definitely enjoy the Rüdesheim Concerts, the Rheingau Music Festival, or the classical concerts on the eve before the traditional wine festival in August. Music is also played at the many wine taverns in Drosselgasse. In the summer relax at one of the outdoor swimming pools, such as Asbach-Bad, Rheingau-Bad or Rüdesheimer Freibad boasting big lawns, great pools, and beach volleyball courts.  Swimming or tavern? Check out our live web cams!