Sankt Goar

Sankt Goar is a town on the west bank of the Middle Rhine in the Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. It belongs to the Verbandsgemeinde Hunsrück-Mittelrhein, whose seat is in Emmelshausen. Wikipedia.
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Rheinfels Castle
1. Rheinfels Castle
4.5
(4399)
Historical landmark
Sights & Landmarks
Ruins of a 13th-century castle with tunnels, a seasonal museum & a nature trail along the walls.
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This was a great castle to view, because unlike many of the restore castles, this one is more in its original state. It had some very fascinating areas to explore with great views of vineyards and the river. And the museum area has a lot of beautiful artifacts that are very interesting as well. Definitely worth the visit.
Nice castle but we hiked to ones that were better with no cost or minimal cost . Unfortunately it was under construction which is understandable but took away from the experience and some sections were blocked off. The museum was closed for 1 hour for a theatre show so we waited a while but felt we didn’t want to wait anymore. We thought it was over hyped in our opinion with the high reviews! It is hard not to get spoiled with so many castles around!
The views are delightful, and the room inside is pleasantly cool in hot summer. Guide with all details: ⏱️ you’ll need about an hour to see everything 🍽️ to eat, it's best to eat at the port, as the nearby restaurant has a low rating and tends to be overpriced 🚌 getting in and out from the castle, the public bus is the most convenient option-just a quick 7-minute ride (departs xx:07 & xx:37 every hour from the castle) 🚶‍♂️there are also steps available if you prefer a more scenic route on the way up 💶 6 per adult / 4 child, no need to book in advance 🚢 if you are on a ship ride - you need 2 hours between arrival and departure 🍦take in the port on the way up or down
Burg Rheinfels is a great ruin castle to explore. I had fun learning about what it would have been used for and how all the rooms would have looked. The grounds can be uneven to walk and there are stairs. There are toilets available and a nice gift shop.
An amazing ruin. Great entry price and we were free to walk around even though lots of maintenance happening. Definitely worth a visit.
It was great experience to visit the castle (mostly ruined) and have an insight of what happened here during medieval era and after French war. There are several things you can see like the Europe’s largest cold store and beautiful view of Rhine valley at the top. It is mostly under construction due to repair work going on.
You can visit only few parts of the castle as it is under major renovation. What is really a must, if the weather isn't rainy, is the restaurant. The view from the terrace is simply astonishing!
Great fun explore this ruined castle. Lovely little museum. Tunnels were closed for bat roosting but still a nice visit.
Stefans Wine Paradise
2. Stefans Wine Paradise
4.7
(133)
Wine store
Shopping
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Stefan is a master of customer service and hospitality. His wines and branded, cuckoo clocks, crystal, Christmas decorations and other German staples make his store a one-stop power shop. Located in the waterfront of St Goar next to all the restaurants and surrounded by two castles, I think it's a no brainer that you should definitely pay him a visit...or you were never really in Germany lol 😉
I was introduced to Stefan’s Wine Paradise by my sister while visiting on vacation, and I’m so glad she did. Stefan’s selection of wines and brandies are outstanding, and his passion and knowledge make the experience even better. It’s a warm, welcoming place with excellent service — now one of my favorites! Thank you Stefan and team for your kindness and many blessings to you 😊
What a wonderful shop with delicious wines and a very friendly and knowledgeable owner. My wife and I had the pleasure of talking with him and he was such a joy to get to know. We had to buy a Riesling and some peach brandy. Trust me, you need to go there!
GO!!! And then share with your world of friends! Absolute recommendation!!! I believe if you visit and taste Stefans' brandies and wines, you'll never purchase from anyone else ... they are THAT good, since 1917 Favorite brandies Peach 🍑 Strawberry 🍓 Cherry 🍒 Rhubarb 😋 White Chocolate 😋 The wines (taste and choice of flavors) were just as amazing. So affordable, it was unbelievable. They ship internationally; exceptionally affordable. Their prices are as amazing as their product tastes!! ALL 5 Stars ✨️✨️ seven times over ... no joke!!!
My boyfriend and I stumbled upon Stefan’s shop two years ago and discovered an absolute treasure. Stefan has such an understanding of his product and his customers and generously shares samples so you can find the right flavor. I bought one bottle of the clear chocolate brandy and it was a hit at all parties. We returned to Germany two years later and made a specific detour to visit Stefan’s shop and he remembered us from two years ago. This time, we got the white chocolate, peach, and rhubarb brandies and they were outstanding. There truly is nothing like it in the US. Normally when traveling, I don’t like staying in shops too long so I can see and do more, but I don’t regret any time spent at Stefan’s listening to him talk about his process and passion for his brandies and wines. His customers service and hospitality is top notch and his positivity and outlook on life is infectious. He has really generous combo packages and international shipping too. Stefan, you were one of the brightest spots of our tour around Germany!
This place is absolutely amazing. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone stopping by the Rhine river. Stefan is such a great person. He is also very knowledgeable in all his drinks. Please stop by this shop he has a little bit of everything.I’m sure you will leave happy.
Stefan was very kind and helpful! He let us do a walk in wine tasting and it was the best wine and fruit brandies I have ever tasted. I've had many wines in my travels, from the Okanogan Valley of British Columbia, Canada, to the South Island of New Zealand, and this is the best I've ever had. Thank you Stefan! You have true quality of wine and spirit.
I cannot say enough about every aspect of this shop. The younger generation can learn a thing or two about excellent customer service from Stefan! We are from the U.S. and will be placing orders on a regular basis!
Stiftskirche St. Goar
3. Stiftskirche St. Goar
4.5
(37)
Evangelical church
Sights & Landmarks
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Stiftskirche St. Goar this is another one of those very beautiful churches that are right on the river bank. It has a great view of the river and Countryside
I am not Christian but I appreciate small old church in historic small town like St. Goar. It used in religious events. Feel calm and don’t miss large Oak tree in front of it.
right across the station. beautiful little church
Interesting church to stop inside and take a quick look around
(Translated by Google) Very nice church. Picturesquely located in the town center and directly on the Rhine. Very interesting paintings and sculptures inside. It's simple, but definitely worth a visit! (Original) Sehr schöne Kirche. Malerisch gelegen im Ortskern und direkt am Rhein. Innen sehr interessante Malereien und Skulpturen. Ist zwar schlicht gehalten, jedoch definitiv einen Besuch wert!
(Translated by Google) From St. Goar train station you can look directly at the collegiate church. This beautiful Romanesque-Gothic church has been used by Protestants since 1528. The many wall paintings from the 15th century are particularly beautiful. (Original) Vom Bahnhof St. Goar schaut man direkt auf die Stiftskirche. Dieses schöne romanisch-gotische Gotteshaus wird seit 1528 von den Protestanten genutzt. Besonders schön sind die vielen Wandmalereien aus dem 15. Jahrhundert.
(Translated by Google) One of the most important relics of medieval architecture. The late Gothic nave impresses with its simple interior decorations. Very simple but beautiful. (Original) Eins der wichtigsten Relikte mittelalterlicher Baukunst. Das spätgotische Langhaus überzeugt mit den einfachen Verzierungen im Inneren. Sehr schlicht, aber schön.
(Translated by Google) Beautiful church close to the Rhine. If you have some time, you should take it and visit the church in peace. (Original) Schöne Kirche in der Nähe zum Rhein. Wenn man etwas Zeit hat, sollte man sich diese nehmen und die Kirche in Ruhe besichtigen.
Deutsches Puppen- und Bärenmuseum
4. Deutsches Puppen- und Bärenmuseum
3.9
(37)
Permanently Closed
Toy museum
Museums
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(Translated by Google) Nicely done. For older people, it brings back childhood memories. 3 floors full of dolls, bears, figures, furniture... amazing. I often come here with my daughter and we always discover something new. Filming and photography prohibited. Downstairs a small toy shop. (Original) Schön gemacht. Bei älteren Menschen weckt Kindererinerungen auf. 3 Stockwerke voll mit Puppen, Bären, Figuren, Möbeln... Wahnsin. Bin oft mit meiner Tochter hier und man entdeckt immer wieder was neues. Filmen und fotografieren verboten. Unten ein kleiner Spielzeuggeschäft.
People, a must see in St. Goar, and the lady who runs it alone is no nice and sweet, please enter here and see her collection, only 3,5 euro entrance, only downside is no photography. Otherwise 5 stars, now only 4.
(Translated by Google) Unfortunately it was closed. From the outside it makes a good, antique impression. (Original) Leider zu gewesen. Von außen macht es eine guten, antiken Eindruck.
(Translated by Google) On three floors you feel completely transported back in time. You almost feel like you are traveling back in time to your own or your parents' youth when you walk through the different rooms and exhibitions. There is a lot of passion and attention to detail here. It's certainly worth a visit for anyone interested, but everyone else will definitely find something or other here too. (Original) Auf drei Etagen fühlt man sich komplett in die Vergangenheit versetzt. Fast wie auf einer Zeitreise in die eigene oder die Jugend der Eltern kommt man sich vor wenn man die verschiedenen Zimmer und Austellungen durchläuft. Hier steckt viel Herzblut und Liebe zum Detail drin. Es ist für Interessierte sicher einen Besuch wert, aber auch für alle anderen findet sich hier sicherlich das ein oder andere.
(Translated by Google) Dolls, dollhouses, bears and other toys are lovingly presented. It just seems a bit crowded in some places. The only thing the museum doesn't have is air conditioning, which makes visiting it a torture on hot summer days. One star point deducted for that. I deducted the other point for the strict ban on photography. (Original) Puppen, Puppenstuben, Bären und anderes Spielzeug liebevoll in Szene gesetzt. Nur an manchen Stellen wirkt es etwas vollgestopft. Nur eine Klimaanlage besitzt das Museum nicht, sodass der Besuch an heißen Sommertagen zur Tortur wird. Dafür ein Stern Punktabzug. Den anderen Punkt habe ich für das strikte Fotografier-Verbot abgezogen.
(Translated by Google) The ravages of time have already taken their toll. Unfortunately, the small rooms are far too crowded and poorly lit. The concept of the house no longer corresponds to today's standards and current viewing habits. Many things cannot be seen by small children because they are too high up or hidden behind glass. The pedagogical treatment of the doll story is more than archaic. Yellowed typewriter paper behind thin panes of glass is evidence of a forgotten time. Here we would have to renew the concept and put one or two things straight and in the right light. It's a shame, because one or two treasures can be found among the various toys. (Original) Der Zahn der Zeit hat schon sehr genagt. Leider viel zu überfrachtete kleine Räume, die zudem nur schlecht ausgeleuchtet sind. Das Konzept des Hauses entspricht nicht mehr dem heutigen Standart und den heurigen Sehgewohnheiten. Für kleine Kinder ist vieles nicht zu sehen, da zu hoch oder weit weg hinter Glas versteckt. Die pädagogische Aufbereitung der Puppengeschichte ist mehr als archaisch. Vergilbtes Schreibmaschinenpapier hinter dünnen Glasscheiben zeugt von einer vergessenen Zeit. Hier müsste man konzeptionell erneuern und handwerklich das ein oder andere gerade und in das richtige Licht rücken. Schade, den der ein oder andere Schatz findet sich zwischen den verschiedensten Spielsachen.
(Translated by Google) And again, one of those places that you look for online before your vacation, plan a visit and put it there, but there hasn't been any life in it for a long time. Closed, and it looks like it's been there for a while. (Original) Und wieder einer dieser Orte die man sich online vor dem Urlaub raussucht, einen besuch plant und vor Ort geststellt, das hier schon lange Zeit kein Leben mehr drin ist. Geschlossen und zwar schon länger so wie es da aussieht.
(Translated by Google) Very nicely done... The museum has its own charm.... The owner is a very nice woman who puts a lot of attention into detail. You simply have to see it. (Original) Sehr schön gemacht... Das Museum hat seinen ganz eigenen Charme.... Die Besitzerin ist eine sehr liebe Frau, die sehr viel Liebe ins Detail bringt. Muss man einfach gesehen haben.
Kath. Pfarramt St. Goar
5. Kath. Pfarramt St. Goar
Permanently Closed
Rectory
Sights & Landmarks
Erlebniskneipe De Backes
6. Erlebniskneipe De Backes
5.0
(1)
Hotel
Nightlife
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(Translated by Google) The slightly different pub - great location at Rheinfels Castle above the Rhine. Great view, great ambience and the restaurant is really comfortably furnished. The service is absolutely brilliant and you can also get cigars and whiskey/rum there, which you can't get anywhere else. This is also a pub where you can smoke. It bothers a lot of people, but I find it very comfortable there... (Original) Die etwas andere Kneipe - super gelegen auf der Burg Rheinfels oberhalb vom Rhein. Toller Ausblick, super Ambiente und das Lokal richtig gemütlich eingerichtet. Bedienung ist total genial und dort bekommt man auch Zigarren und Whiskey / Rum, den man sonst nicht überall erhält. Außerdem ist das noch eine Kneipe, wo geraucht werden kann. Stört zwar viele, aber ich finde es urgemütlich dort....
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