(Recommended by Ben and DeeDee )
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Pension Im Malerwinkel |
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(BavariaBen) ...Another member of our Stammtisch had previously stayed at the Im Malerwinkel so I have been aware of the pension for many years. When traveling solo I try to stick with a tight budget and stay in smaller accommodations. This trip I wanted my group to be sure to have a good experience for our last stop so I chose the Im Malerwinkel. Good decision... The rooms were immaculate, the service staff very friendly, and the Frühstück buffet excellent - not to mention that this pension is a beautiful old building that was built right into part of the old town wall. Frau Vollmer took very good care of us and assisted us with all our needs. The price per room is reduced with each additional day of your stay. If you stay a week - the price is 48 Euro per double which is excellent considering the quality of this place.
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All rooms with bath/shower/toilet, TV, most with balcony... |
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Bacharach is still my favorite location to overnight along the Rhine Gorge (especially the final days of a trip). The train station is but a short walk from almost anywhere in town. There are plenty of shops to satisfy your souvenir shopping needs and several nice restaurants. As always I stopped by Frances Geuss's woodburning shop in the main square to say hello and see how she and her family are doing. She does good work...
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Holzbrandkunst Geuß Woodburn |
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There is much to do and see along the Rhine. This year we put our friends on a KD boat at Bacharach and drove the cars to pick them up in St. Goar (which is another nice little walking town).
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Some of our group had been wanting to take a cable car ride almost everywhere we went. The Sesselbahn (armchair ride) at Boppard is always a good idea when the weather is nice. At the top there is a short walk through the woods arriving at a small restaurant with awesome views of the Rhine (Vierseenblick).
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One castle on the Rhine which my Frau and I have always enjoyed is Burg Reichenstein above the village of Trechtingshausen. This castle has been around since the 11th century (rebuilt several times) and is fun because you can walk through at your leisure (self guided tour).
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And of course if you are staying in Bacharach - don't miss an opportunity to visit the Burg Stahleck (the castle just above the Im Malerwinkel) - great views...
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Rüdesheim (across the river) is always worth a visit. The Seilbahn (cable car) up to the Niederwald monument over the vineyards is a 'must do' if the weather cooperates.
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The little wine alley 'Drosselgasse' is usually fun for it's restaurants and souvenir shops. |
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Café Restaurant
Rusticana |
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If you are in Bacharach (or just passing by) and would like a light lunch and a cold beverage - there is no better place than Wagner's Imbiss which is located in the parking area near the KD dock (between the town wall and the river). Bratwurst and Bier and a nice outside table to sit and people watch and take in the river traffic. |
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Our final meal of the trip was taken on the terrace of a restaurant located on the town wall next to the railroad tracks. The food was excellent, the prices very reasonable, and the passing trains fun to watch. The service was excellent thanks to the cute Fraülein Carola...
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Stübers Restaurant Rhein-Hotel |
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