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Location:
Rüdesheim
(22 Nov - 23 Dec 2010)
Every year from late November Rüdesheim transforms itself into a very special place.
More than 120 stands from 12 nations offer their products, specialities and traditions in one of the most beautiful market atmospheres around the historical centre of Rüdesheim and the world famous Drosselgasse.
The Christmas traditions from all over the world are presented in their distinctive manner. Many shops have an excellent choice of Christmas decorations and presents.
The Rüdesheim wine growers open their cellars with winter specialities; cosy restaurants and wine bars attract with the Rheingau cuisine and typical advent products.
Presented on the Market square is Europe's largest nativity landscape with life size figures. Countless event activities: concerts, performances, parades and special program highlights on the weekends; on the Advent Sundays: Advents- und nativity plays; Daily surprises from the Rüdesheim Christkind and the Advents calendar
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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Rüdesheimis 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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