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Voykit pocket guide · Germany
Kaub
Visit Kaub for a half‑day stop to see Pfalzgrafenstein Castle and walk a stretch of the Rheinsteig; one night optional.
Kaub is a tiny Rhine‑river town (pop. ≈ 850) famous for its medieval toll castle on an island and easy access to the Rheinsteig trail. Trains from Frankfurt and Koblenz arrive in about 1 h 30 min, and the town fits comfortably into a day‑trip, with a hostel for an overnight if you prefer a relaxed pace.
- Country
- Germany
- Best months
- May–Oct
- Avoid
- Jan–Feb (cold, limited services)
- Stay
- 0.5–1 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- EUR
- Money
- Currency is the euro (EUR). Card acceptance has improved but some bakeries, bars and small restaurants are still cash only.
- Daily spend
- Budget €30–45 excl. bed · Mid €45–70 excl. bed · High €70+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Telekom, Vodafone and O2 are the networks; Aldi Talk, Lidl Connect and congstar resell them cheaply in supermarkets and electronics shops.
- Emergency
- Police 110 · Fire and ambulance 112
- Plugs
- Types C, F · 230 V · 50 Hz · Round two-pin plugs; UK and US devices need an adapter.
- Tipping
- Restaurant: Round up or add 5–10%; say the total you want to pay as you hand over money or card.; Bar and café: Round up to the nearest euro.; Taxi: Round up by €1–2.; Hotel housekeeping: €1–2 a night, optional.; Free walking tour: €10–15 per person.
- Water
- Tap water is safe everywhere. Restaurants usually sell bottled water; fizzy (mit Kohlensäure) is the default, ask for 'still' or 'ohne'.
- Toilets
- Station toilets cost €0.50–1.50 (Rail&Fresh WC); restaurant toilets are for customers; the 'WC' at motorway rest stops takes coins and gives a voucher.
Get in
By air
- FRA · Frankfurt Airport
- about 120 km (75 mi) by car or train (check connections)about 75 mi (120 km) by car or train (check connections)
Typical fares
- Frankfurt → Kaub (train)
- about €30–45, 1 h 30 min (check exact fare)
- Ferry Kaub ↔ Bacharach
- ≈ €3–5 per crossing (check schedule)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Town is walkable; the ferry from B9 links to Bacharach/Oberwesel. Parking is limited; use the train station (Kaub) for arrivals.
See and do
Known for
- Pfalzgrafenstein Castle on the Rhine island
- Blücherdenkmal monument
- Burg Gutenfels ruins
- Rheinsteig hiking section
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Bacharach | Ferry from Kaub B9, 5 min crossing | ≈ 15 min total |
| Oberwesel | Ferry from Kaub B9, 5 min crossing | ≈ 15 min total |
Sleep
- Family and Youth Hostel
- Hostel on Zollstraße, basic dorms; good for budget travellers.
- Zum Turm
- Small hotel on Zollstraße 50, offers private rooms.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | EntschuldigungEnt-shool-dee-goong |
| Thank you | DankeDahn-kuh |
| How much is it? | Wie viel kostet das?Vee feel koh-stet dahs? |
| Where is the toilet? | Wo ist die Toilette?Vo ist dee Toy-let-tuh? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Firm handshake with eye contact; 'Guten Tag' or 'Hallo'; avoid: Hugs with people you have just met
- Names: Herr / Frau plus surname until invited to use first names; avoid: Using 'du' with officials or older strangers
- Punctuality: Arrive on time for tours, dinners and appointments; avoid: Being more than 5–10 minutes late without a message
- Queues and rules: Follow signs, wait at red lights, sort rubbish; avoid: Walking in cycle lanes
- Conversation: Direct and factual; people say what they mean; avoid: Taking directness as rudeness, or joking about the Nazi era
- Home visit: Bring flowers (odd number, not red roses) or wine; shoes off if the hosts do; avoid: Arriving early
- Paying: Say the total including tip as you pay; avoid: Leaving coins on the table and walking off
Scams and watch-outs
- Last train from Frankfurt/Koblenz arrives late evening; plan onward travel.
- Ferry schedule varies by season; check times before crossing.
Kaub is low‑risk; main concerns are limited night transport and occasional river‑ferry schedule changes – plan ahead.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Kaub yet. Suggested stay: 0.5–1 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Pfalzgrafenstein Castle on the Rhine island
- Blücherdenkmal monument
- Burg Gutenfels ruins
- Rheinsteig hiking section
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikidata – Kaub: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12345
- Wikivoyage: Kaub, revision 5276459 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5276459
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/kaub). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.