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Location:
Rüdesheim
(21 Nov - 23 Dec 2011)
The Christmas market in Rüdesheim am Rhein brings a distinctly festive feel to the romantic old quarter and its popular Drosselgasse lane, as 120 stalls representing 12 countries gather to present Christmas customs and traditions from around the world.
Europe's biggest Nativity scene can also be found in Rüdesheim with life-size figures which can be admired on the market square.
An absolute must do at the Rüdesheim Christmas Market is to try some deliciously made Rüdesheim Coffee, which is exclusively made with locally distilled Asbach Uralt Brandy, whipped cream and traditionally served in an authentic Rüdesheim Coffee Set. The coffee set it self would of course also make a perfect gift for any one back home.
Available througout the Rüdesheim Christmas Market Asbach Uralt is one of the most popular product as they also make a great variety of brandy filled chocolates.
The Rüdesheim wine growers open their cellars with winter specialities; cosy restaurants and wine bars attract with the Rheingau cuisine and typical advent products.
T+49 (6722) 19433
Opening times
11.00am - 20.00/21.00
Festive Highlight: The 'Thomas Night'on December 21st with its traditional customs and stories, illumination and magical lighting, bookable inclusive program incl. ship tour, fire spectacle and fireworks through the world heritage Rhine valley.
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How to say "Merry Christmas" in German
Froehliche Weihnachten
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Rüdesheim is set in the varied countryside between the gently rolling Taunus hills and the rugged Loreley Valley, surrounded by a wide expanse of vineyards. The Niederwald country park in the hills above Rüdesheim has numerous vantage points with spectacular views of the Rhine Valley, making it a lovely place to visit.
Rüdesheim has many attractions, such as the Drosselgasse lined with wine taverns and gardens and the Niederwald monument, depicting the mythical figure of Germania, which can be reached from Rüdesheim and Assmannshausen by foot through the vineyards, or by cable car or chair lift. The ruins of Ehrenfels Castle are in an idyllic location surrounded by vineyards above the Rhine gorge.
The Asbach visitors' centre at the birthplace of German brandy covers all aspects of distilling.
The Medieval Torture Museum illustrates crime and punishment in the Middle Ages. The BrÃmserburg Wine Museum in BrÃmserburg Castle features the history of local wine making. Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet is a musical adventure with "antique computers" that play music.
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