Europe's oldest spa town with viticulture
Wiesbaden is situated just a short drive away from airport Frankfurt at the river Rhine and the gateway to Rheingau, the famous wine growing district nearby.
The charming city is known for the spa atmosphere and already the Romans were the first who used the hot springs to build bath houses. Already during the 19th century Wiesbaden was internationally known for the hot springs and bath houses.
In the historic quarter you find pretty frame houses and elegant manors. However, the main attraction is the Kurhaus. This fascinating “society house” was built in the beginning of the 19th century and established rapidly as a center for cultural events and international congresses. Especially known was the Kurhaus for concerts and gambling. The casino is still opened to audience – as long as the dress code is proper.
Wiesbaden is a perfect starting point for excursions into the unique region of Rheingau, which is famous for its wines, manor houses and castles as well as the fascinating view over the valley.
Besides, Wiesbaden is a suitable domicile during fairs in Frankfurt if you want to avoid the hectic atmosphere in the big city.
Highlights
- Sightseeing tour Wiesbaden
- Excursion to the Rheingau area
- Visit of Eberbach monestary
Hotel suggestions
ACHAT Hotel Wiesbaden City
The hotel is located directly on the pedestrian zone of the Hessian capital with many sights within walking distance. The friendly rooms are comfortably furnished. The exceptional lounge with open fireplace and beautiful bar offers good drinks and a fine wine selection. The restaurant serves a rich breakfast buffet. The hotel offers a small selection of meeting rooms and a small wellness area.
Best Western Hotel Wiesbaden
Located near the main railway station, the hotel impresses with its central location and its stylish and modernly furnished rooms in shades of beige and grey. A photo wallpaper with nature impressions from the US completes the interior design. In the restaurant, you can start the day with a good breakfast, while the bar with cosy seating invites you to linger during the day and evening. For the sporty guests, there is a fitness area with modern strength and endurance equipment.
Mercure Hotel Wiesbaden CIty
Elegance is interpreted in a modern way in the hotel, which is located not far from the city centre. With tasteful colour accents, the spacious rooms invite you to feel at home. The pretty restaurant, decorated with plants, treats its guests to regional and international dishes and also offers an outdoor terrace. Several meeting rooms are available for business events. A wellness area with indoor pool, fitness room and sauna as well as a hotel bar complete the hotel’s offer.
Example program
3 days/2 nights
This program is just one example of how we can design your individual group request. We customise the programs as desired.
Meet & Greet with guide at arrival and transfer to hotel
A guide meets the clients at the airport, takes them to the bus and accompanies the group to the hotel.
Lunch at restaurant Uhrturm
The “Uhrturm” restaurant is a traditional house and one of the oldest restaurants in the heart of Wiesbaden. With its historical paintings and rustic interior, the restaurant invites you to linger in comfort. German home-style cooking is served.
Sightseeing tour Wiesbaden
Discover the beautiful and charming city of Wiesbaden on a combined tour by bus and on foot. The historic city on the Rhine is rich in variety and one of the most famous European spas. Did you know that more than one million litres of hot mineral water bubble up here every day from 15 thermal springs? Or that the Wiesbaden Kurhaus, which was already regularly visited by Kaiser Wilhelm II at the beginning of the 20th century, is one of the most magnificent festive buildings in Germany? But it is not only the thermal baths and the Kurhaus that have made this city famous, but also the “little ship” in the middle of the city. From a bird’s eye view, the pretty old town, which is characterised by its narrow and winding alleys with houses from the 18th and 19th centuries, looks like a ship. Other highlights such as Biebrich Castle and Schierstein Harbour make this tour a special experience.
Dinner at restaurant Weihenstephaner
The interior of the centrally located restaurant is characterized by wood paneling and large chandeliers. Traditional dishes from the Bavarian Alps and delicious beer from the Weihenstephaner brewery can be enjoyed in a cheerful and rustic atmosphere.
Breakfast at Hotel
Excursion to the Rheingau area
The idyllic Rheingau area extends along the river Rhine. In the middle of this landscape, stretching through picturesque vineyards and river valleys, lies the beautiful town of Rüdesheim. Known for its wine production, especially the extraordinary Rieslings, the town has much to offer around the theme of exquisite wines. The town has little alleys and invites to stroll around. Stores, restaurants and pubs attract its many visitors and the wine museum tells stories and interesting facts about the production and enjoyment of wine. In addition to beautiful walks in the vinyards, the Rüdesheim cable car can be visited and offers a view of the city facing the river Rhine and the surrounding castles. During the free time the group can enjoy and explore all the features of the town in detail, after they have already heard about the history and interesting facts about the area from a guide.
Lunch at restaurant Lindenwirt
An inviting beer garden with a fountain in a secluded backyard and traditionally designed interiors offer a classic German atmosphere in Rüdesheim. In addition to German home cooking, the menu naturally includes many regional wines. A wide selection of the best from the wine region is served at this restaurant, providing the complete Rüdesheim experience.
Freetime
Dinner at restaurant Martino.Kitchen
Located in the Hotel Citta Trüffel, this modern restaurant is distinguished by its cosy ambience, which is characterised by warm brown and copper tones and many green plants. Culinary delights from the kitchen include Mediterranean delicacies, with great emphasis on regionality and sustainability.
Breakfast at hotel
Guided tour at Eberbach monestary
Go on a journey through the exciting times of the middle ages and discover the almost 900-year-old Cistercian Abbey and its eventful history as well as the former life in Eberbach monastery. As early as 1136, 13 monks moved into the monastery, laid the foundation stone for wine production and quickly made Eberbach monastery one of the most important and largest monasteries in the country. A guide leads you through the different buildings and tells interesting secrets of the monastery. Would you have known, for example, that some scenes from the film “In the Name of the Rose” with Sean Connery were filmed in Eberbach monastery?
Lunch at restaurant Klosterschänke
In Eberbach monastery, the motto has always been to work hard, but also to enjoy. This is exactly what the monks lived by with their varied dishes, which still fit into the spirit of the times today. The cuisine at the Klosterschänke is regional, seasonal and meat-reduced. This creates a melange of tradition and an innovative, contemporary form of preparation. Enjoy a meal in the historical ambience on the grounds of Eberbach monastery.
- Guided tour of Frankfurt Airport
- Guided tour of Henkell sparkling wine cellar
- Tour to different Rheingau wineries
- Hiking from Castle to Castle
- Boat tour into Rheingau area
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