Welcome to the
Rüdesheim Christmas Market
Set in the town’s chocolate-box old quarter, the Christmas market in Rüdesheim am Rhein brings a distinctly festive feel to the romantic old town and its popular Drosselgasse lane, as 120 stalls, representing 12 countries, gather to present Christmas customs and traditions from around the world.
Among a huge choice of local and global foods, try some Finnish specialities on the Drosselgasse or a taste of the Far East in the Mongolian marquee.
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. Of course the coffee set itself would also make a perfect gift for anyone back home. Available throughout the Rüdesheim Christmas market, Asbach Uralt is probably one of the most popular products, as they also make a great variety of brandy filled chocolates.
Varied entertainment runs every day or you can go on a romantic river cruise. Explore the enchanting "Upper Middle Rhine Valley" from Rüdesheim on a boat trip and learn about Germany’s fairytales, legends and Christmas traditions through spellbinding readings.
For a truly stunning view of the Rhine and its sloping vineyards, take a cable car ride up to the Niederwald recreational area.
Europe's biggest Nativity scene can also be found in Rüdesheim with life-size figures which can be admired on the market square.
The Rüdesheim Christmas market will certainly be a memorable experience for any visitor.
Discover Rüdesheim
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 Brömserburg Wine Museum in Brömserburg Castle features the history of local wine making. Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet is a musical adventure with "antique computers" that play music.