Drosselgasse
Drosselgasse
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This small historic alleyway, the village's most famous attraction, is full of tourist opportunities and numerous wine taverns.
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Razorfish
Little Rock, AR5,287 contributions
Apr 2022 • Friends
My wife and I, as well as a couple of friends, walked through the old world part of Ruedesheim before dinner on the boat during a stop on our Viking Rhine River Cruise. It has an old world atmosphere with its narrow streets and timbered buildings. We visited in April and missed the crowds of summer. It was charming.
Written 5 September 2022
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Faith_and_Me
Brisbane, Australia372 contributions
Dec 2022
The street is very picturesque, with many cafes and restaurants and some other shops. Great for photos, however staff in some shops turned the experience not so great. Telling us to buy something or get out isn’t a great way to treat tourists. One shop even had a sign up in the shop window saying they don’t want ghost ships with zombie passengers that just walk around and don’t spend money! Spoiled a nice morning.
Written 16 December 2022
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Tommo
Melbourne, Australia55,988 contributions
Sept 2022
This street in Rudesheim is only two metres wide and boat-owners would haul their equipment and goods from the riverside up to the old town.
These days its a quaint street very popular with tourists and lined with half-timber houses covered in vines, souvenir shops, bars and restaurants.
Lovely street well worth visiting.
These days its a quaint street very popular with tourists and lined with half-timber houses covered in vines, souvenir shops, bars and restaurants.
Lovely street well worth visiting.
Written 4 November 2022
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NananneEdinburgh
Edinburgh95 contributions
Jul 2022 • Couples
You will not be disappointed by this beautiful quaint place...take time in exploring all the wee side roads as you come across we gems of shops
This place is a good half day chill out just wandering about and stopping off for a snack and a drink. I could go into detail about the shops etc, but that would be unfair and spoil your adventure.
This place is a good half day chill out just wandering about and stopping off for a snack and a drink. I could go into detail about the shops etc, but that would be unfair and spoil your adventure.
Written 5 July 2022
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NorCal-traveler08
Orangevale, CA2,317 contributions
Dec 2022 • Couples
We were here for the Christmas Market in December on a Viking River cruise. Rudesheim is a darling little town with cobblestone streets and connect into each other. The Christmas Market just kept going among all the shops and cafes. It is beautiful at night when it is all lit up. The Drosselgosse is the perfect place for a Christmas Market. Loved the variety of stalls and food. The Kathe Wolfarft Christmas store was really fun and expensive!
Written 18 May 2023
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Steve C
Atlanta, GA241 contributions
Sept 2021
Very nice "German" look and feel. Makes you believe that all of Germany should be just like this! The pedestrian only "ally" is filled with eateries serving local, renowned wines. The food was good, the wines and beers fantastic! The atmosphere could not be beat!
Written 9 October 2021
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Carl W
Portland, OR22 contributions
Jun 2024 • Friends
The first place we came across was a lovely wine shop where we could taste the fabulous wines of the area. Our guide through these wines was knowledgeable and friendly. We wandered on to find a lovely restaurant owned by the same family. Amazing village feel
Written 11 June 2024
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Evie
Buckinghamshire, UK142 contributions
Sept 2022
Drosselgasse was such a lovely experience. As going back in time to the traditional Germany. Cobbled streets, narrow lanes, German cafes and restaurants, quirky shops. Atmosphere was buzzing. Loved it.
Written 15 September 2022
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HansonLam
Toronto23 contributions
Nov 2014 • Couples
I was there because it was posted originally on the Christmas market website that the market would be opened on Nov 21. When I arrived, I found that they were still setting up the stall and the date on the website was changed to Nov 24, I was a little disappointed. The town is small and walking around can be done within an hour. The Drosselgasse is a little overrated as the stores there are not very exciting. I do enjoy the bell clock playing the chimes and bells when it rang. Other than that, it is just a short street like you find in any tourist area.
Written 18 December 2014
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haswells
Lawford, UK144 contributions
Dec 2012 • Couples
Rüdesheim is pretty and picturesque but slightly overrated and totally flooded with tourists during the season which was reflected in prices. Coach after coach was bringing more (usually elderly) tourists to the town. There are few nice bits to see here but mainly it is a big market and restaurant for tourists so if you are looking for true Rhine character town head to Braubach, Oberwessel or Stank Goar and Bacharach. Famous Drosselgasse is all about selling you souvenirs and there are some tad pricy eateries. Wine shop on top of it sells good quality wain and very good quality ice wain but it is expensive. It is home to the Asbach brandy type drink so you have to try their famous Rüdesheimer Caffee with it – which is presented to you in a nice, spectacular way. We have enjoyed it with lovely cakes in the Villa Wail opposite the Rhine promenade. If you go out of the beaten tracks you will definitely find the town’s charm. It is interesting to take the surprisingly not over-priced chairlift to the Niederwald Monument which is located near the top of the Drosselgasse. St Hildegarde’s Abbey located slightly out of town is interesting to see and Eberbach Abbey about 15 minutes’ drive from Rüdesheim is worth visiting, especially for its great wine shop where they will happily let you try some wine before purchasing.
Written 7 January 2013
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Are the shops closed on Saturday and Sundays? How late do they stay open on weekends
Written 28 April 2019
The shops are open on Saturdays and some of the shops are open on Sundays. During the high season, more of the shops are open on Sundays. On Saturdays, most of the shops close by 6.
Written 28 April 2019
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