Bacharach, Germany

Bacharach

A half-timbered wine village in the castle-lined Rhine Gorge.

  • Apr–Oct
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Bacharach

Day 1

  1. MorningWalk the town wall and up to the Wernerkapelle ruin.
  2. AfternoonTake a Rhine boat past the castles to Sankt Goar.
  3. EveningHave dinner in a half-timbered wine tavern.

Day 2

Hike part of the Rheinsteig trail or visit Burg Rheinfels.

What to eat

Middle Rhine Riesling and a Winzerteller of cold cuts.

Local tips

Make the most of Bacharach

Beat the crowds

Summer weekends are busy. Weekdays are quiet.

Best photo spot

The village and the ruined Werner Chapel from the town walls above.

Getting there

Trains run along the Rhine from Mainz and Koblenz. Boats stop here too.

Don't miss nearby

The Loreley rock and the castles of the Rhine Gorge.

Good to know

Walk part of the town wall for views. The Rheinsteig trail passes close by.

Secret spots

1 secret spot near Bacharach

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Plan your visit

Getting to Bacharach

Getting there

  • Frankfurt-Hahn Airport (HHN)40 km away
  • Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA)55 km away
  • Trier90 km away
  • Heidelberg100 km away

Reachable by car or public transport; a car gives you more freedom to explore the area. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeApr–Oct
TypeHidden town
Good forNature, Food
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay1 night
CountryGermany

Questions

Bacharach: good to know

Is Bacharach worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like nature and food. A half-timbered wine village in the castle-lined Rhine Gorge.

How many days do you need in Bacharach?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Bacharach?

The best time to visit is Apr to Oct. Summer weekends are busy. Weekdays are quiet.

How do you get to Bacharach?

The nearest airport is Frankfurt-Hahn Airport (HHN), about 40 km away. Trains run along the Rhine from Mainz and Koblenz. Boats stop here too.

What is there to see near Bacharach?

Nearby hidden places include Cochem (44 km), Trier (88 km) and Heidelberg (98 km).

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