Eberbach Abbey
Kloster Eberbach
The best-preserved medieval Cistercian monastery in the Rheingau, a filming location for The Name of the Rose, with a long history of winemaking.
The abbey was founded in 1136. Its Romanesque church, Gothic monks' dormitory and ancient wine press remain well preserved, showing how the monks made wine. The site has a winery shop and a restaurant, where visitors can taste Rheingau Riesling. It is about 20 km from Rüdesheim, roughly 25 minutes by car, or you can take a bus from Eltville. Admission is about a dozen euros, and you should check the official website for details.
Opening hours
Approx. 10:00–18:00 (shorter in winter)
Nearby sights
- Drosselgasse, Rüdesheim
- Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet
- Rüdesheim Cable Car
- Niederwald Monument
- Mouse Tower
- Rheinstein Castle
- Reichenstein Castle
- Sooneck Castle