Boosenburg, Rüdesheim

Name: Boosenburg
Address: Rüdesheim, Germany

#6 among attractions in Rüdesheim

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The Boosenburg is a lowland castle in Rüdesheim am Rhein, Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis, Hesse, Germany, located in the Rhine valley and dating back to the 12th century. It is locally known as Oberburg in relation to the near and slightly lower Brömserburg. It has been part of the Rhine Gorge World Heritage Site from 2002. ()

Alternative names: Built: XII centuryCoordinates: 49°58'42"N, 7°55'5"E

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Nearby attractions include: Niederwalddenkmal, Burg Klopp, Eibingen Abbey, Brömserburg.

0.8 miW
Historic monument offering hilltop views
Niederwalddenkmal, Rüdesheim
22 min walk • The Niederwalddenkmal stands majestically above the vineyards of Rüdesheim am Rhein in Germany, a towering monument that celebrates the unification of the country. Erected in the late 19th century, this impressive structure is a beacon of national pride and a...
1.3 miSW
Forts and castles
Burg Klopp, Bingen
33 min walk • Perched on a hill above the quaint town of Bingen am Rhein, Burg Klopp is a testament to Germany's rich medieval heritage. This imposing castle, with its robust stone walls and commanding presence, offers visitors a glimpse into the storied past of the region.
1.1 miNE
Sacred and religious sites, Monastery
Eibingen Abbey, Rüdesheim
28 min walk • Eibingen Abbey, nestled in the picturesque landscapes of Rüdesheim am Rhein in Germany, is a serene spiritual retreat with a rich history. This active Benedictine abbey, founded in 1165 by St. Hildegard of Bingen, an influential medieval mystic, has been a beacon of...
~270 ftS
Museum
Brömserburg, Rüdesheim
2 min walk • The Brömserburg is located near the banks of the Rhine in the town of Rüdesheim am Rhein in Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis in the German state of Hesse. Its original structure was probably one of the first stone castles in the Rhine Gorge, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
0.9 miSE
Church
Rochuskapelle
23 min walk • The Rochuskapelle is a picturesque chapel located in Germany, serving as a place of religious worship and a local landmark. Although its exact date of construction is not clearly established, it is known that its history dates back centuries, witnessing many...
~1400 ftE
Historical place, Sacred and religious sites, Church
St. Jakobus, Rüdesheim
7 min walk • St. Jakobus is a Catholic church and a former parish in Rüdesheim am Rhein, Hesse, Germany. It dates back to the 10th century, was expanded around 1400, and again in 1913/14. The church was severely damaged by bombing in World War II, and rebuilt from 1947 to 1956. It is a listed historic monument and serves also as a concert venue.
1.4 miSW
Church, Gothic architecture
Basilika St. Martin, Bingen
36 min walk • The Basilica of St. Martin also called Bingen am Rhein Basilica Is the main catholic church of the city of Bingen am Rhein, in Rhineland-Palatinate in Germany. The church is located on the bank of the Nahe.
1.2 miSW
49°58'3"N • 7°53'54"E
Jazzclub Binger Bühne, Bingen
30 min walk • Theater, Concerts and shows, Museum
~1140 ftE
Forts and castles
Vorderburg, Rüdesheim
6 min walk • The Vorderburg is located in the old town of Rüdesheim am Rhein on the southwestern edge of the market in the Rheingau-Taunus district in Hesse. Since 2002, the Vorderburg has been part of the UNESCO World Heritage Upper Middle Rhine Valley.
0.7 miNE
Church
Katholische Pfarrkirche St.Hildegard, Rüdesheim
18 min walk • The Catholic pilgrimage and former parish church of St. Hildegard and St. John the Baptist is usually referred to simply as St. Hildegard. It is located in Eibingen, a district of Rüdesheim am Rhein, and was built on the remains of the former...
~940 ftE
Architecture
Klunkhardshof, Rüdesheim
5 min walk • The Klunkhardshof is one of the oldest buildings in Rüdesheim am Rhein. The large late medieval half-timbered house was built in the middle of the 15th century.

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Which popular attractions are close to Boosenburg?

Nearby attractions include Brömserburg, Rüdesheim (2 min walk), Drosselgasse, Rüdesheim (4 min walk), Klunkhardshof, Rüdesheim (5 min walk), Vorderburg, Rüdesheim (6 min walk).

How to get to Boosenburg by public transport?

The nearest stations to Boosenburg:

Bus

Bahnhof/Brömserburg • Lines: 171, 187 (2 min walk)
Bahnhof • Lines: 171, 185, 187 (3 min walk)

Train

Rüdesheim am Rhein (5 min walk)
Bingen Stadt (23 min walk)