Bacharach
Along the Rhine, there are plenty of charming towns that will make you step back in time. Bacharach is undoubtedly for me, one of the prettiest of the Rhine villages.
The last time I visited Bacharach was in February, and I was lucky enough to have a snow day. This small German medieval town is definitely a must during any season, but you can’t deny that the snow adds a little something else.
Wondering through Bacharach by itself is already an amazing experience. Bacharach is a charming small town behind a 14th-century wall, with narrow cobblestone streets, and historic buildings with half-timbered mansions involved by imposing vineyards.
The Stahleck Castle marks it’s presence up from the hill, with a breathtaking view of the Rhine river.
There are several paths leading up to the castle and down to town. It can be a bit steep and slippery in places with the snow and the ice, but the views are worthy. The courtyard of the castle overlooks the Rhine and the valley of Lorelei.
The tiny Bacharach is easily reachable by train. The train journey stretches along the Rhine river, and the journey is simply amazing dotted with castles, vines and, small historical towns.
The Rhine Gorge is like something out of a fairytale with castles dotted as far as the eye can see, medieval towns, and great wine.
Personally, I recommend Bacharach as a day out. Because there will be more and better options for accommodation and food elsewhere, plus the train journey is easy, comfortable and the views a delight.
If you do decide to overnight, there are plenty of options including the castle. Yes! it’s true, they transformed the 12th century fortified castle into a hostel.
photography – all rights reserved – Ana Rocha
I’m almost sure I have been to Bacharach a long time ago. Probably before you were even born. All the Rhine valley is quite beautiful. The villages were preserved because they were not targets for bombing in WWII.
Very pretty.
Bom fim
what is amazing about some of this places is that they probably didn’t change that much over time so what you saw was probably quite similar to was I saw
Oh, absolutely. On two levels: one, you have walked exactly the same streets as I have. Parallel Universes of sorts. 🙂
Two, the parallel extends to the middle ages. Not much has changed in a thousand years. Well, apart from plumbing, running water, electricity… 🙂
A T
Wow this place looks gorgeous, but I’m freezing just looking at it 🙂
I’m more of a sunny person myself. But there’s something quite magical about the snow 😉
Great! Thanks Ana…
Thanks Baher 😉 glad you enjoyed it
Nice photos of Bacharach in the snow. I have also been there (and blogged about it) but never in the winter.
It was quite magic with all the snow 🙂
Oi Ana! ❤️?✌?? I nominated you for the Sunshine Blogger Award: http://simplychrissyblog.com/2018/04/05/blog-73-the-sunshine-blogger-award/
Have a great day!
Thanks Chrissy you’re amazing ?
De Nada Ana! 🙂 <3
…muy buena elección – este es mi patria… 🙂
Glad you liked it 🙂