About Rudesheim
Rudesheim (pronounced roo-des-hyme) is a town built for tourism. Its omnipresent oompah bands and sprawling hillside vineyards tickle all the right notes of "quaintness" for the river cruise traveler who's looking for a picturesque German village. But the town and its environs -- particularly through the craftsmanship evident in the region's food and wine -- offer more than just a simple stereotype for those who want to peer behind the old-fashioned facade.
It is easy (and worthwhile) to allow yourself to be swept along in the festive currents of music, tempting aromas of grilled meat, free-flowing Rheingau wines and crowds of travelers who seem to find their way to the town's narrow Drosselgasse ("choke alley") year-round. The nice thing about Rudesheim's size and setting is that you can also make a quick exit from the melee. Within minutes, you can find yourself wandering through row upon row of ripening grapes to an uncrowded vista over the Rhine Gorge, a UNESCO World Heritage Site -- or relaxing in a beer garden (biergarten).
Rudesheim is little, but it has a little bit of everything in an easily accessible package. So, indulge yourself. Take a gondola ride, taste some Rhenish wine and enjoy the summer sunshine on the Rhine Valley. Or meander through a winter evening's Christmas market in the warmly lit confines of ancient cobbled streets ... and if you fancy a nightcap, top off your coffee with local brandy and set it alight.
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Day 5: Durnstein
Day 6: Passau
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Day 8: Nuremberg
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Casual all-day eatery offers a change from formal dining
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Cabins on the lowest deck are only accessible via stairs
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A stylish yet casual river cruising experience
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Pros
Great staff-to-guest ratio, excellent food and superb off-ship touring
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Quality of wines, while adequate, could be improved
Bottom Line
A well-designed ship offering wonderful curated journeys through Central Europe
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Pros
All-inclusive cruising and majority of cabins have two balconies
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Lack of a quiet second lounge area
Bottom Line
Quality cruising with three dining venues and many inclusions in the fare
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Day 5: Durnstein
Day 6: Passau
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Ship DetailsAmaVerde (APT) - APT
Pros
Great staff-to-guest ratio, excellent food and superb off-ship touring
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Quality of wines, while adequate, could be improved
Bottom Line
A well-designed ship offering wonderful curated journeys through Central Europe
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Pros
Casual all-day eatery offers a change from formal dining
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Cabins on the lowest deck are only accessible via stairs
Bottom Line
A stylish yet casual river cruising experience
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Pros
All-inclusive cruising and majority of cabins have two balconies
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Lack of a quiet second lounge area
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Quality cruising with three dining venues and many inclusions in the fare
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Ship DetailsScenic Opal - Scenic
All-inclusive -- including butler service in all cabins
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Ship DetailsAmaVerde (APT) - APT
Pros
Great staff-to-guest ratio, excellent food and superb off-ship touring
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Quality of wines, while adequate, could be improved
Bottom Line
A well-designed ship offering wonderful curated journeys through Central Europe
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Ship DetailsAmaBella (APT) - APT
Pros
All-inclusive cruising and majority of cabins have two balconies
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Lack of a quiet second lounge area
Bottom Line
Quality cruising with three dining venues and many inclusions in the fare
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Day 8: Nuremberg
Day 9: Bamberg
Day 10: Wurzburg
Day 11: Miltenberg
Day 12: Rudesheim
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Ship DetailsAmaBella (APT) - APT
Pros
All-inclusive cruising and majority of cabins have two balconies
Cons
Lack of a quiet second lounge area
Bottom Line
Quality cruising with three dining venues and many inclusions in the fare
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Day 10: Passau
Day 11: Melk
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Contemporary ship with a friendly vibe
Swimming pool that converts into a movie theater
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Day 8: Strasbourg
Day 10: Basel
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Ship DetailsEmerald Sun - Emerald Waterways
Pros
Modern design in public areas and cabins, enclosed indoor pool, included gratuities
Cons
Perfunctory service; lackluster dining
Bottom Line
A good value with a contemporary feel, moderate inclusions and a casual, friendly atmosphere
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Ship DetailsEmerald Destiny - Emerald Waterways
Star-Ship design features heated pool with retractable roof
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Ship DetailsEmerald Sun - Emerald Waterways
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Modern design in public areas and cabins, enclosed indoor pool, included gratuities
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Perfunctory service; lackluster dining
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A good value with a contemporary feel, moderate inclusions and a casual, friendly atmosphere
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Modern take on river cruising
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Ship DetailsEmerald Destiny - Emerald Waterways
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Ship DetailsScenic Jewel - Scenic
Innovative "sun lounges" offer usable balconies in all weather
More choices in port: tours, independent exploration, electric bikes
Four dining venues, plus room service
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Day 4: Arnhem
Day 6: Dusseldorf
Day 7: Koblenz
Day 8: Cochem
Day 9: Bernkastel-Kues
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Day 15: Zurich
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Ship DetailsScenic Crystal - Scenic
Scenic is one of river cruising's most inclusive lines
Many cabins have innovative sunrooms that convert to balconies
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Day 14: Budapest
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Ship DetailsScenic Opal - Scenic
All-inclusive -- including butler service in all cabins
Aimed at the Australian, North American and British markets
"Sun Lounge" balconies that can be used in all weathers
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Day 6: Dusseldorf
Day 7: Koblenz
Day 8: Cochem
Day 9: Bernkastel-Kues
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Day 15: Zurich
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Ship DetailsScenic Jasper - Scenic
Pros
All-inclusive pricing covers everything from open bar to tipping
Cons
Trendy decor and high-tech gadgets won't appeal to everyone
Bottom line
Contemporary river cruising with no added extras
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![20 Night Cruise to Rudesheim Route (Scenic)]()
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Day 1Paris
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Day 2Paris
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Day 3Paris
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Day 4Amsterdam
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Day 5Amsterdam
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Day 6Cologne
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Day 7Rudesheim
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Day 8Miltenberg
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Day 9Wurzburg
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Day 10Bamberg
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Day 11Nuremberg
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Day 12Regensburg
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Day 13Cruising
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Day 14Salzburg
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Day 15Emmersdorf
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Day 16Vienna
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Day 17Budapest
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Day 18Budapest
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Day 19Prague
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Day 20Prague
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Day 21Prague
Ship DetailsScenic Crystal - Scenic
Scenic is one of river cruising's most inclusive lines
Many cabins have innovative sunrooms that convert to balconies
All-day dining and in-cabin service unusual in river cruising
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Pros: This storybook German village offers traditional touring options, while being easy-to-navigate for independent explorers.
Cons: While the town is walkable, the streets are cobbled, so if you don't walk carefully you might risk injury.
Bottom Line: Rudesheim offers a taste of classic German culture, scenic views and plenty of opportunities to indulge.
Rudesheim is quite a small town, and river cruise vessels dock very close to the town center.
The docking area is adjacent to a small public green space, just a few hundred yards from the main road fronting the river. Train tracks and the busy road separate you from the town, but there are a couple of well-marked subway footpaths to get you to the other side. The tourist information center, restaurants, ATM's and shops are all easily accessible.
The cobbled streets can pose a trip hazard, and the size of the town necessitates a healthy amount of walking, so wear comfortable shoes and mind your step. One additional caveat is that many cafes, bars and taverns are smoker-friendly, which can be a shock to the system if you're coming from a region where smoking is not allowed indoors.
On Foot: Given that Rudesheim is a hamlet of fewer than 10,000 residents, you really don't need any other form of transportation besides your own two feet. Although vehicles are allowed to drive through the town, there are various pedestrianized zones, and the narrow, cobbled alleyway of the Drosselgasse is best enjoyed on foot.
By Bike: If your cruise ship doesn't have bicycles available for use, your best bet for renting one in Rudesheim is the Hotel Zum Grunen Kranz (42-44 Oberstrasse), which houses Radkranz bike rental.
By Cable Car: A tram runs up the hillside from Rudesheim (Rudesheimer Seilbahn, Oberstrasse 37) to the Germania monument above. There are numerous ticket options, including combining the ride up with a chairlift ride down into the next village over.
Germany's currency is the euro. For currency conversion figures, visit www.oanda.com or www.xe.com. There are only a handful of ATM's in Rudesheim. The closest, within a few hundred yards of the river cruise mooring points, is the Nassauische Sparkasse (Nassau Savings Bank) at 34 Rheinstrasse. Credit cards are widely accepted in restaurants, bars and shops.
German is the local language, but English is widely understood and spoken there and in much of Germany. A few handy phrases in German will always enamor you to the locals, though, so try these:
Hello / good afternoon: Guten Tag (GOO-ten tahg)
Please / Thank you: Bitte / Danke (BIT-tuh / DAHN-kuh)
Yes / No: Ja / Nein (yah / nine)
Excuse me: Entschuldigen Sie (ent-SHOOL-de-gen zee)
Beer: Bier (beer)
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