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Rheingau-Taunus

District · Hesse, 🇩🇪 Germany
Population 187,157
Area 809 km²
Time zone Europe/Berlin
Official website www.rheingau-taunus.de
Rheingau-Taunus

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Castles and Ruins

This selection highlights castles, schlösser and ruins along the Rhine and Taunus, from Roman military forts to medieval hilltop strongholds and Renaissance manor-houses. Entries include fortified town castles, vineyard estates converted to wineries, ruined hillside forts overlooking the Rhine Gorge, and a Roman numerus castlle along the Limes, with notes on architecture, historical period and on-site features such as museums, restaurants or accommodations.

19 places
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Sacred Sites & Spiritual Heritage

This collection highlights 25 religious sites across the Rheingau-Taunus area, from medieval monasteries and Romanesque basilicas to parish churches and a series of outdoor Way of the Cross (Kreuzweg) stations near Marienthal. Entries note architectural style, founding orders, and links to pilgrimage routes or local heritage designations where available.

25 places
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Scenic Vistas and Peaks

This collection highlights elevated viewpoints, historic ruins and hilltop estates across Rheingau-Taunus. It includes artificial and medieval castle ruins, an 18th-century hunting lodge, named peaks and cliff overlooks, plus several wineries and riverside restaurants with terraces and accessible viewpoints offering Rhine panoramas.

20 places

Wineries and Local Produce

This selection highlights 19 producers and taverns across Rheingau-Taunus Kreis offering estate wines, Buschenschank-style seasonal service, on-site alcohol shops and farm produce. Many locations combine tasting rooms or wine cellars with regional cuisine, outdoor seating and small retail outlets; several note wheelchair access and organic produce availability.

19 places

Rheingau-Taunus — Map

Rheingau-Taunus — Map

Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: June, July, August, September

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Typical weather in January

Poor
  • 2° (feels like -3°) · extremes -12°–9°
  • -3° at night
  • 13 rainy days
  • 1 sunny day
  • 2 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 0 · low

Typical weather in February

Poor
  • 4° (feels like -1°) · extremes -11°–11°
  • -3° at night
  • 11 rainy days
  • 5 sunny days
  • 3 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in March

Poor
  • 9° (feels like 4°) · extremes -6°–16°
  • 0° at night
  • 11 rainy days
  • 8 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in April

Fair
  • 13° (feels like 9°) · extremes -3°–21°
  • 3° at night
  • 10 rainy days
  • 9 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in May

Good
  • 18° (feels like 15°) · extremes 2°–24°
  • 7° at night
  • 13 rainy days
  • 8 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in June

Great
  • 22° (feels like 20°) · extremes 6°–29°
  • 11° at night
  • 12 rainy days
  • 8 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in July

Great
  • 24° (feels like 22°) · extremes 8°–32°
  • 13° at night
  • 14 rainy days
  • 8 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in August

Great
  • 24° (feels like 23°) · extremes 8°–32°
  • 13° at night
  • 13 rainy days
  • 8 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in September

Great
  • 20° (feels like 17°) · extremes 4°–28°
  • 9° at night
  • 10 rainy days
  • 9 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in October

Fair
  • 14° (feels like 10°) · extremes -1°–21°
  • 5° at night
  • 12 rainy days
  • 5 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in November

Poor
  • 7° (feels like 3°) · extremes -5°–13°
  • 1° at night
  • 13 rainy days
  • 1 sunny day
  • 2 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in December

Poor
  • 3° (feels like -2°) · extremes -10°–9°
  • -2° at night
  • 14 rainy days
  • 1 sunny day
  • 1 hour of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 0 · low

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency
Euro EUR € · Card payments · Commonly accepted
Emergency numbers
112 Ambulance · Fire brigade
Electricity
Type C / Type F
230 V · 50 Hz
Languages
German
Tap water
Safe to drink
Driving side
Right
Calling code
+49
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Tours & Activities

Sooneck Castle
Drive
Idstein Castle
Drive
Rheinstein Castle

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