For its size, Rüdesheim is one of the most visited German towns today. Its reputation as a tourist attraction is due to traditional wine-growing and the charming old part of town with its crooked alleys, half-timbered houses, restaurants,and bars, especially those in the famous Drosselgasse. From Brömersburg Castle on the riverbank, which is more than a thousand years old, the nearby Boosenburg can be seen. The Abbey of St. Hildegard, which is situated in the north of the town, continues the tradition of Hildegard von Bingen, a mystic, prophetess, and scientist. More about Rüdesheim...
