Medieval beauty high above the Rhine

The vicinity of the medieval town of Oberwesel is known for its excellent Rhine wines. The vineyards in this hilly area are directly above one another. The nature in the upper middle Rhine Valley is dazzling and is on the List of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. High above the Rhine valley, is Burghotel & Restaurant Auf Schönburg. A lovingly restored castle that dates back to the year 966.

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Rooms & Suites

The hotel offers 29 comfortable non-smoking rooms and suites. The rooms have been restored with an eye for detail and for the history of the castle: they include four-poster beds, alcoves, stained-glass windows, plastered ceilings, and balconies with a view of the meandering Rhine.

The regular room price includes a 4-course dinner, breakfast, free minibar, and exclusive access to the castle garden and tower museum.

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Eat & Drink

The kitchen is filled with seasonal and regional products and the cellar contains the very best regional wines. After dinner, you can always finish the day off with a good glass of wine in the “Kaminzimmer” in front of the fireplace.

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Area & Activities

The exceptional, multi-level, castle garden invites you to a stroll, linger, discover amazing things and relax. The extensive castle garden is exclusively for hotel guests. 

All around the hotel, vineyards, hiking paths through forests, and meadows with beautiful views invite you. Bicycle tours over Rheingold Street are a highlight.

History of Schönburg Castle

Schönburg Castle was first mentioned in history between the years 911 and 1166. Until the 17th century, the castle had a very changeable and martial history with many tribes and family fights.

From the 12th century, the Dukes of Schönburg ruled over the town of Oberwesel and also had the right to levy customs on the Rhine river.

Schönburg Castle was one of the very few medieval castles in which after a duke’s death, all of the sons became heirs to the castle and not only the oldest one which usually was customary at that time. At the height of its power in the 14th century,  Schönburg Castle accommodated up to 250 persons of 24 families at the same time.

The most famous of all of the Schönburgs is Friedrich von Schönburg - a much-feared man known as “Marshall Schomberg” - who in the 17th century served as a colonel and as a general under His Majesty the King of France and Navarra in France and Portugal and who later also fought for the Prussians and for William Prince of Orange in England. He was buried in St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Dublin.

The Schönburg main lineage became extinct with the death of their last heir, the son of Friedrich of Schönburg.

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At a Glance:

In Room Facilities/Services:
Internet Access
Room Safe

On Property Facilities/Services:
Restaurant

Complimentary:
Breakfast

Commitment Ceremony Planning / Hosting:
Yes

Location:
Rhine Valley

Children Welcome:
Yes

Pets Allowed:
No

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