Romantik Hotel Schloss Rheinfels

Romantik Hotel Schloss Rheinfels Schloßberg 47 56329 St. Goar, Koblenz, Germany

Hotel Location

The quickest way:

by car:

  • A61 exit Pfalzfeld = 10 min

by train:

  • Regional station St. Goar = 5 min
  • ICE-train stations Koblenz or Bingen = 30 min

by air;

  • Frankfurt/Hahn = 45 min
  • Frankfurt International = 60 min
  • Köln/Bonn International = 70 min

Rooms

Picture of room Mansard Rooms - Single use

Mansard Rooms - Single use

Guaranteed: per room night Non-Guaranteed: per room night

... for price-conscious castle lovers

  • In the Rheinfels Castle
  • About 12 sqm
  • Under the roof
  • Shower / WC, Sky TV, Bose CD-Wave system, DSL internet
  • Single and double rooms with French bed

General price information

All prices are per room and day in Euro from 15 March 2017 until the next price brochure appears.

Service, VAT, breakfast and use of the wellness area are included.

Smokefree!

All rooms, suites and apartments at Schloss Rheinfels, Villa Rheinfels and Gut Rheinfels are non-smoking rooms.

For lovers of tobacco products, we recommend the small "De Backes" smoke bar in the Burghof.

 

Picture of room Mansard Rooms - Double use

Mansard Rooms - Double use

Guaranteed: per room night Non-Guaranteed: per room night

... for price-conscious castle lovers

  • In the Rheinfels Castle
  • About 12 sqm
  • Under the roof
  • Shower / WC, Sky TV, Bose CD-Wave system, DSL internet
  • Single and double rooms with French bed

General price information

All prices are per room and day in Euro from 15 March 2017 until the next price brochure appears.

Service, VAT, breakfast and use of the wellness area are included.

Smokefree!

All rooms, suites and apartments at Schloss Rheinfels, Villa Rheinfels and Gut Rheinfels are non-smoking rooms.

For lovers of tobacco products, we recommend the small "De Backes" smoke bar in the Burghof.

Picture of room Standard Rooms - Single use

Standard Rooms - Single use

Guaranteed: per room night Non-Guaranteed: per room night

... romantic flair for the short stay

  • In the Schloss Rheinfels on approx. 18 qm
  • In the Villa Rheinfels on approx. 22 sqm
  • Partly with sloping roof
  • Shower / WC, Sky TV, Bose CD-Wave system, WLAN Internet
  • double room

Service, VAT, breakfast and use of the wellness area are included.

Smokefree!

All rooms, suites and apartments at Schloss Rheinfels, Villa Rheinfels and Gut Rheinfels are non-smoking rooms.

 

Picture of room Standard Rooms - Double use

Standard Rooms - Double use

Guaranteed: per room night Non-Guaranteed: per room night

... romantic flair for the short stay

  • In the Schloss Rheinfels on approx. 18 qm
  • In the Villa Rheinfels on approx. 22 sqm
  • Partly with sloping roof
  • Shower / WC, Sky TV, Bose CD-Wave system, WLAN Internet
  • double room

Service, VAT, breakfast and use of the wellness area are included.

Smokefree!

All rooms, suites and apartments at Schloss Rheinfels, Villa Rheinfels and Gut Rheinfels are non-smoking rooms.

Picture of room Comfort Rooms - Single use

Comfort Rooms - Single use

Guaranteed: per room night Non-Guaranteed: per room night

Comfort Rooms

... spacious comfort in the castle and fresh art nouveau in the villa

  • In the castle Rheinfels on approx. 22qm
  • In the Villa Rheinfels on approx. 28 sqm
  • Shower / WC or bathtub / WC, Sky-TV, Bose-CD-Wave system, WLAN Internet
  • double room

Service, VAT, breakfast and use of the wellness area are included.

Smokefree!

All rooms, suites and apartments at Schloss Rheinfels, Villa Rheinfels and Gut Rheinfels are non-smoking rooms.

Picture of room Comfort Rooms - Double use

Comfort Rooms - Double use

Guaranteed: per room night Non-Guaranteed: per room night

... spacious comfort in the castle and fresh art nouveau in the villa

  • In the castle Rheinfels on approx. 22qm
  • In the Villa Rheinfels on approx. 28 sqm
  • Shower / WC or bathtub / WC, Sky-TV, Bose-CD-Wave system, WLAN Internet
  • double room

Service, VAT, breakfast and use of the wellness area are included.

Smokefree!

All rooms, suites and apartments at Schloss Rheinfels, Villa Rheinfels and Gut Rheinfels are non-smoking rooms.

Picture of room Deluxe Rooms - Single use

Deluxe Rooms - Single use

Guaranteed: per room night Non-Guaranteed: per room night

... stylish character with a view of the Rhine

  • In the Rheinfels castle on approx. 24qm
  • In the Villa Rheinfels on approx. 30 sqm
  • Spacious terrace with view of the Rhine or balcony / bay window with Rhine view
  • Bathtub or shower / WC, Sky TV, Bose CD-Wave system, WLAN Internet
  • double room

Service, VAT, breakfast and use of the wellness area are included.

Smokefree!

All rooms, suites and apartments at Schloss Rheinfels, Villa Rheinfels and Gut Rheinfels are non-smoking rooms.

Deluxe Rooms - Double use

Guaranteed: per room night Non-Guaranteed: per room night

... stylish character with a view of the Rhine

  • In the Rheinfels castle on approx. 24qm
  • In the Villa Rheinfels on approx. 30 sqm
  • Spacious terrace with view of the Rhine or balcony / bay window with Rhine view
  • Bathtub or shower / WC, Sky TV, Bose CD-Wave system, WLAN Internet
  • double room

Service, VAT, breakfast and use of the wellness area are included.

Smokefree!

All rooms, suites and apartments at Schloss Rheinfels, Villa Rheinfels and Gut Rheinfels are non-smoking rooms.

Picture of room Junior Suites - Single use

Junior Suites - Single use

Guaranteed: per room night Non-Guaranteed: per room night

... sleep like Sleeping Beauty

  • In the Rheinfels Castle
  • About 28 sqm
  • Rheinblick
  • Partly balcony
  • Bath / WC, Sky TV, Bose CD-Wave system, WLAN Internet
  • double room 

Service, VAT, breakfast and use of the wellness area are included.

Smokefree!

All rooms, suites and apartments at Schloss Rheinfels, Villa Rheinfels and Gut Rheinfels are non-smoking rooms.

 

Picture of room Junior Suite - Double use

Junior Suite - Double use

Guaranteed: per room night Non-Guaranteed: per room night

... sleep like Sleeping Beauty

  • In the Rheinfels Castle
  • About 28 sqm
  • Rheinblick
  • Partly balcony
  • Bath / WC, Sky TV, Bose CD-Wave system, WLAN Internet
  • double room 

Service, VAT, breakfast and use of the wellness area are included.

Smokefree!

All rooms, suites and apartments at Schloss Rheinfels, Villa Rheinfels and Gut Rheinfels are non-smoking rooms.

Picture of room JAB Forstenuite - Single use

JAB Forstenuite - Single use

Guaranteed: per room night Non-Guaranteed: per room night

... pure Rheinromantik for connoisseurs

  • In the Rheinfels Castle
  • Approx. 38qm
  • Rheinblick
  • Bath / WC, Sky TV, Bose CD-Wave system, WLAN Internet
  • Bedroom and living room

Service, VAT, breakfast and use of the wellness area are included.

Smokefree!

All rooms, suites and apartments at Schloss Rheinfels, Villa Rheinfels and Gut Rheinfels are non-smoking rooms.

Picture of room JAB Forstenuite - Double use

JAB Forstenuite - Double use

Guaranteed: per room night Non-Guaranteed: per room night

... pure Rheinromantik for connoisseurs

  • In the Rheinfels Castle
  • Approx. 38qm
  • Rheinblick
  • Bath / WC, Sky TV, Bose CD-Wave system, WLAN Internet
  • Bedroom and living room

Service, VAT, breakfast and use of the wellness area are included.

Smokefree!

All rooms, suites and apartments at Schloss Rheinfels, Villa Rheinfels and Gut Rheinfels are non-smoking rooms.

Picture of room Tower Suite - Single use

Tower Suite - Single use

Guaranteed: per room night Non-Guaranteed: per room night

... classic style with far-sightedness

  • In the Villa Rheinfels
  • About 35 square meters
  • Rheinblick
  • balcony
  • Bath / WC, Sky TV, Bose CD-Wave system, WLAN Internet
  • Bedroom and living room

Service, VAT, breakfast and use of the wellness area are included.

Smokefree!

All rooms, suites and apartments at Schloss Rheinfels, Villa Rheinfels and Gut Rheinfels are non-smoking rooms.

Picture of room Tower Suite - Double use

Tower Suite - Double use

Guaranteed: per room night Non-Guaranteed: per room night

... classic style with far-sightedness

  • In the Villa Rheinfels
  • About 35 square meters
  • Rheinblick
  • balcony
  • Bath / WC, Sky TV, Bose CD-Wave system, WLAN Internet
  • Bedroom and living room

Service, VAT, breakfast and use of the wellness area are included.

Smokefree!

All rooms, suites and apartments at Schloss Rheinfels, Villa Rheinfels and Gut Rheinfels are non-smoking rooms.

Restaurants

Picture of Gourmet restaurant Silcher Stuben

Gourmet restaurant Silcher Stuben

Gastronomic variety in the castle

Explore the culinary diversity of the Schloss Hotel. Food and drink belong to the many treasures to be found here at Schloss Rheinfels.

Chef Frank Aussem and his team combine the highest quality of local ingredients with the creative ideas of international cuisine. The use of fresh, local products is a top priority for Frank, as he sees it as being the best way to guarantee the very best standards for his dishes.

The wine list also reflects the diversity of the Middle Rhine. Selected local wine producers enchant with their classy Riesling wines and fruity Pinot Noirs.

Our gourmet restaurant 'Silcher Stuben' was completed in mid-2011, perfectly complementing our gastronomic offer. Together with the castle restaurant 'Auf Scharffeneck', with its winter garden, and the historic castle tavern 'Der Landgraf', with its World Heritage terrace, we offer guests a choice of rustic, regional and fine gourmet cuisine.

A perfect evening can be rounded off in our little smoking bar 'De Backes' with a variety of cigars, whiskeys and beers.

We are serving the seven-course set meals 'Classic' and 'a la region', that can be reduced to four courses on request. The corresponding wines complement an altogether exquisite evening.

Opening times: Tuesday to Saturday from 6.30pm 

Picture of Restaurant 'Auf Scharffeneck'

Restaurant 'Auf Scharffeneck'

Restaurant 'Auf Scharffeneck' and its conservatory

Opening times: Daily from 12pm – 2pm from 6.30pm

Treat yourself with delicious fresh, local, seasonal cuisine and fine wines from the valley of the Lorelei.

Enjoy a romantic dinner by candlelight at the castle restaurant 'Auf Scharffeneck', with its conservatory overlooking the Rhine. Food and drink belong to the many treasures to be found here at Schloss Rheinfels – all shining brightly and simply waiting to make your stay a very special culinary experience. Enjoy beautiful interpretations of regional specialities, as well as delightful international dishes – legendary Rhine wines, both still and sparkling with bubbles that can be savoured together with magnificent views of the Lorelei valley.

Picture of The castle tavern 'Der Landgraf auf Rheinfels'

The castle tavern 'Der Landgraf auf Rheinfels'

The castle tavern 'Der Landgraf auf Rheinfels' with its World Heritage terrace

Fine regional dining over the clouds of the UNESCO World Heritage Middle Rhine Valley. The castle tavern 'Zum Landgrafen', with its panoramic Rhine terrace, provides the perfect, rustic culinary alternative to the castle restaurant 'Auf Scharffeneck'.

Small, light dishes, ranging from freshly baked Flammkuchen (tarte flambée) to delicious salads await you in this quaint and original pub.

Anyone who has sat on the terrace in the afternoon and seen the glint of the sun on the Rhine while enjoying our coffee and homemade cakes cannot fail to have been enchanted by the magic of the Loreley!

Opening times: April to October, daily from 11am to 6pm, Friday and Saturday to 10pm

Picture of Small pub

Small pub

Smoking pipe with a selection of cigars, whiskeys and draft beer.

See the most important sporting events on Sky or choose your favorite music from over 15,000 tracks.


De Backes - The "small" pub in the bakery is a tribute to the golden times of the castle. As a meeting point after the successful conference or as part of your castle holiday, not only the original true ambience, but also a high-quality selection of historic schnapps and rum specialties thrills . 

In 1929 the village was opened for the first time. From then on, it was the meeting point in St. Goar for celebrating and celebrating. Not only the victory of the German national team in the 1954 World Cup final in Berne was celebrated, but also the traditional St. Goarer Schützenball 1949.

Of course live football transfers to the Champions League and Bundesliga are not missing. Unique is also the original Backes liquor . Burnt in the style of old baking, he is the start of a long, lively evening for many. Each guest can make his favorite songs on his own request list.

Opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday from 7 pm

Picture of Hotel bar & canoe room

Hotel bar & canoe room

In addition to international cocktails and a rich selection of cold and hot drinks, we serve small snacks until 24.00 in our "canon room" and in the "hotel bar" .

Enjoy afternoon cakes and pastries from our in-house patisserie and relax over the Rhine valley.

Activities

Picture of Tagungsvilla Rheinfels – the Conference Villa at Rheinfels

Tagungsvilla Rheinfels – the Conference Villa at Rheinfels

Meet with the very best of views

Just a few steps away from the Schloss Hotel lies the multiple prize-winning Tagungsvilla Rheinfels - the Conference Villa at Rheinfels. It complements the banqueting rooms in the hotel and has a total usable floorspace of ​​over 300 square meters, with:

  • 3 conference rooms, 2 of which can be combined for up to 120 people
  • 2 meeting rooms
  • an interval foyer
  • a conference reception and secretarial services
  • an open-air meeting room – the 'Amphitrium'

The equipment is all of the latest state of the art. The Xerox Communication World is a multi-media preparation room available for trainers and seminar organisers.

Unique to us is Germany's first open-air meeting room – the 'Amphitrium'. It connects to the Nature and Adventure Path: The combination of nature trail and outdoor action elements stretch over a kilometre through the old ramparts of the castle, a forest landscape, past ponds, glades and a waterfall. The six stations along the route engage with and encourage team spirit, respect and the joint strategic development.

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Castle Area

The extensive grounds of Castle Rheinfels are ideal for large events for up to 1,800 people.

The highlight is the vaulted cellar, which is one of Europe's largest free-standing arched-roof cellars.

Picture of Conference Lounge Ferdinand Freiligrath

Conference Lounge Ferdinand Freiligrath

In Schloss Rheinfels our event lounge Ferdinand Freiligrath, at a size of 70 square metres, is available for hire.
With its stylish ambience and stunning panoramic views over the Lorelei Valley, this is the perfect place for your special event.

About 70 sqm

rows of seats: 44 people

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A Fairytale Wedding

Schloss Rheinfels – a very special place for your dream wedding.
From the proposal to the wedding day, experience your most wonderful moments with us. We offer classic, knight-themed or individually-designed weddings. Your imagination knows no bounds. We create the perfect ambience for a perfect day.

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The Rheinfels Castle Grounds

Germany's largest castle ruin provides a variety of options for small and especially large parties and events.

The spacious castle grounds and Europe's largest vaulted cellar can be hired and set up with seating and equipment of any kind.
The Hansensaal hall offers a perfect medieval setting.

SPA & Welnness

Picture of Welcome to AusZeit – your Time Out!

Welcome to AusZeit – your Time Out!

Tranquillity and comfort await you within the historic walls.

Enjoy the moment and experience the power of the elements.

Steam and sauna rooms provide a relaxing and healthy warmth – the ideal way to wind down from the stresses and strains of everyday life. The reinvigorating forces of water, air and light lend the pool, solarium and the attractive rest area a natural and delightful feel.

After visiting the sauna we invite you to relax in the castle garden, with its stunning views of the Lorelei Valley.

Our massages and spa treatments will take you on a journey into the world of relaxation

The spa offers:

  • 'Torture chamber' gym
  • Beauty studio massage rooms
  • Relaxation lounge with brain light oasis
  • Castle Gardens overlooking the Rhine
  • Outdoor plunge pool
  • Solarium
  • Tepidarium
  • Kaiser Turkish bath
  • Finnish sauna
  • Outdoor sauna overlooking the Rhine
  • Swimming pool (12m x 5m) with waterfall shower and current-flow system

We look forward to seeing you!

Your AusZeit team

Hotel Description

"A castle in the romantic Rhinevalley - inspired by poets and thinkers." 

Welcome to the romantic Middle Rhine region

If you are looking for a romantic weekend, a hiking trip or a wellness break – the Romantik Hotel Schloss Rheinfels offers a large variety of possibilities to relax from your daily routine.

Our exposed location on a hill overlooking the famous Lorelei rock, as well as the perfect integration into parts of the historic Castle Rheinfels, has led to our four-star-superior hotel being counted as one of the top destinations for business and leisure travelers to this region, the UNESCO World Heritage Upper Middle Rhine Valley.

64 elegant rooms, suites and apartments await you in the Castle Hotel and the Villa Rheinfels.

Three restaurants will make your stay a culinary highlight. Our small pub „De Backes“ awaits for you with beers, wines, whisky and a coy atmosphere.

Relax in our Spa with different saunas, outdoor relaxation area and pool.

We offer various meeting facilities for up to 120 persons. The historic castle can hold events for up to 1.800 people. The historic cellar holds up to 250 persons and is a favorite location for weddings.

The Middle Rhine Valley has many attractions. Enjoy romantic castles, excellent hiking trails, fabulous fine wines and much more.

We will gladly assist you with your leisure planning in the Middle Rhine Valley

Your Romantik Hotel in the Loreley Valley

Our exposed location on a hill overlooking the famous Lorelei rock, as well as the perfect integration into parts of the historic Castle Rheinfels, has led to our four-star superior hotel being counted as one of the top destinations for business and leisure travellers to this region, the UNESCO World Heritage Upper Middle Rhine Valley.

The entire hotel complex, which includes the Castle Hotel, Villa Rheinfels and the apartment house, has been equipped with modern building technology and lovingly restored, with great attention to detail and in accordance with preservation orders. The special atmosphere of our romantic hotel is highlighted by exquisite antiques, paintings and fine touches.

Our 64 rooms, suites and hotel apartments have been stylishly designed by the renowned company JAB Anstoetz, individually tailored to meet the high standards the surroundings demand. Having implemented a design concept from the company INNOsenso, the hotel was one of the first in Germany to be certified as being either free of, or having low levels of electro-smog.

As well as the castle restaurant 'Auf Scharffeneck', with its winter garden, the cosy 'Der Landgraf' castle tavern with its Rhine terrace, and the traditional pub 'De Backes', our Romantik Hotel Schloss Rheinfels also boasts the gourmet restaurant 'Silcher Stuben'.

The Schloss Hotel has function rooms for every type of celebration. For large events we welcome you to Germany's largest vaulted cellar in Castle Rheinfels. In addition, the adjoining art nouveau villa comes with a spacious meeting area.

Rest and relax in our wellness area 'AusZeit' (Time Out) and enjoy sporty activities in our gym 'Folterkammer' (Torture Chamber).

The History of the Romantic Hotel Schloss Rheinfels from 1973 to today

  • 1973 Launch of the Castle Hotel at Castle Rheinfels
  • 1975 Establishment of the 'Ritterklause' as a nightclub
  • 1977 Purchase of the Villa Rheinfels and the expansion to eight guest rooms
  • 1977 Expansion of the Rhine Terrace
  • 1979 Re-opening of the castle kiosks and the closure of the nightclub
  • 1982 New Management: Mr and Mrs Ripp take charge
  • 1982 Redesign of the hotel’s front entrance and a further extension
  • 1983 Relocation and redesign of the reception area
  • 1983 Basic renovation of the indoor pool and sauna
  • 1984 Renovation of all hotel rooms in the castle and villa
  • 1985 Dedication of the in-house BAR-BAROSSA
  • 1986 Four additional hotel rooms in the villa – including the Tower Suite
  • 1986 First landscaping of a castle garden
  • 1987 Establishment of the first conference room in the Fireplace Room
  • 1988 Establishment of the second conference room in the villa
  • 1989 Construction of the roof covering the Rhine Terrace
  • 1990 Installation of a lift in the villa and the addition of two new hotel rooms
  • 1991 A facelift for all hotel rooms – Construction starts on the NEW VILLA
  • 1992 Opening of the 'Villa Rheinfels Conference Centre'
  • 1993 Inauguration of the castle tavern 'Zum Landgrafen'
  • 1994 Addition of a meeting room to the conference centre
  • 1995 Fundamental redesign of the 'Kanonenzimmer' (Cannon Room)
  • 1996 Remodelling and enlargement of the kitchen
  • 1997 Europe's largest vaulted cellar opened up to gastronomy
  • 1997 Signing of the building lease (99 years)
  • 1997 Planning application for considerable extension is filed
  • 1998 Opening of the 'Outdoor Parks'
  • 1999 Renovation of the restaurant and hotel room areas
  • 2000 The new barbecue hut in the Reuschepark opens
  • 2001 A facelift for the store and staff rooms
  • 2003 Petra & Gerd Ripp acquire the entire castle grounds
  • 2003 Renovation and expansion for 1.8 million Euros
  • 2004 Redesign of the 'AusZeit' spa facilities 
  • 2005 Construction of a 'castle-latrine'
  • 2005 Construction of the small bar 'De Backes'
  • 2006 Exterior façade dressed with stone
  • 2006 Opening of St Goar’s first coffee shop 'Café Antik'
  • 2007 Construction of the conservatory and enlargement of the restaurant
  • 2007 THE JUBILEE YEAR 'Gerd Ripp – 25 years Rheinfels'
  • 2008  Renovation of the hotel rooms
  • 2009Construction of the 'fitness-torture chamber' and expansion of spa facilities
  • 2010 Expansion of the wellness garden with an outdoor sauna 'us ahl Wäschkich' and plunge pool
  • 2011 Complete renovation of the kitchen
  • 2011 Opening of the new gourmet restaurant 'Silcher Stuben' and the new 'Kanonenzimmer' library 
  • 2011 The last hotel room is renovated
  • 2011 Opening of the new castle restaurant 'Auf Scharffeneck' and the 'Freiligrath' salon
  • 2011 The façade is painted in the style of an Art Nouveau villa
  • 2012 New seating for the world heritage terrace, as well as the opening of the Piacetto Lounge