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Sankt Goarshausen
One day is enough for the main sights – walk the Rheinsteig viewpoint, see Loreley and Burg Maus, then ferry across to St. Goar.
Sankt Goarshausen sits on the Rhine opposite St. Goar in the Middle Rhine Valley. Its main attractions – the Loreley rock, the view from Dreiburgenblick, Burg Maus and a short Rheinsteig hike – are clustered within walking distance of the town centre. A ferry crossing adds a quick side‑trip to St. Goar, making a single day sufficient for most visitors.
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- Weather
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- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–Oct
- avoid Jan–Feb (cold, limited ferry)
- Airport
- FRA
- Nights
- 1
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Sankt Goarshausen, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR).Germany-wide
- SIM or eSIMTelekom, Vodafone and O2 are the networks; Aldi Talk, Lidl Connect and congstar resell them cheaply in supermarkets and electronics shops.Germany-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe everywhere.Germany-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Round up or add 5–10%; say the total you want to pay as you hand over money or card.Germany-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Germany-wide
- SafetyThe town is safe for tourists; standard precautions apply – keep an eye on belongings on the ferry and watch the steep paths.
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- RestroomsStation toilets cost €0.50–1.50 (≈ US$1–2) (Rail&Fresh WC); restaurant toilets are for customers…Germany-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 112 fire and ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysShops close on Sundays and public holidays nearly everywhere except stations and airports.Germany-wide
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- AirportFRA Frankfurt Airport (≈80 km (50 mi) north, reachable by regional train in about 1 h).FRA Frankfurt Airport (≈50 mi (80 km) north, reachable by regional train in about 1 h).
- Getting aroundTown is compact; most sights are walkable.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee in a café€2–3 (≈ US$3–4)
- Budget bedCamping pitch (tent + 1 person), a night, per person€10 (≈ US$12)
- Mid-range bedDouble room in a guesthouse or hotel, a night, per room€90 (≈ US$110)
- High-end bedDouble room in a guesthouse or hotel, a night, per room€130 (≈ US$160)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €30 (≈ US$35) · Mid €60 (≈ US$70) · High €100 (≈ US$120)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- FRA Frankfurt Airport (≈80 km (50 mi) north, reachable by regional train in about 1 h)FRA Frankfurt Airport (≈50 mi (80 km) north, reachable by regional train in about 1 h)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Feb
Avoid
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Mar
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Apr
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
May
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Jun
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jul
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Aug
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Sep
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Oct
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Nov
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Dec
not flagged
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Best: May–Oct. Avoid: Jan–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)), coolest Jan (−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C) low), wettest Apr (10 rain days), driest Feb (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Sankt Goarshausen: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
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Feb
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
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Mar
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
9 rd
Apr
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
10 rd
May
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
9 rd
Jun
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
8 rd
Jul
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
7 rd
Aug
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
7 rd
Sep
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
9 rd
Oct
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
10 rd
Nov
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
9 rd
Dec
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
9 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
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Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Town is compact; most sights are walkable. Use the Loreley ferry (car and foot) to cross to St. Goar. Buses run between the town and nearby hill villages (Heide, Patersberg).
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Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
St. Goar
goDoor to door: ≈15 min total
Loreley ferry, about 5 min crossing
Visit St. Goar's historic centre and the Loreley viewpoint on the opposite bank.
Boppard
cautionDoor to door: ≈35 min
Regional train from Sankt Goarshausen, about 20 min
Nice town but requires a train ticket; consider if you have a rail pass.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Hotel Nassauer Hof
Central, near the train station; good for a night after a day of walking.
Campingplatz Loreleystadt
Campground on the Rhine banks; suitable for budget travellers.
Hotel Restaurant Christian
In Heide, a short bus or walk up the hill; quiet option.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €30–50 (≈ US$35–60) excl. bed
- Mid
- €50–80 (≈ US$60–95) excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room in a guesthouse or hotel1 × 1 night × €90 | €90 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €60 | €120 |
| Loreley ferry (foot passenger, one way)2 × €7 | €14 |
| Regional train ticket (Koblenz–Frankfurt, one way)2 × €18 | €36 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €26 |
| Trip total≈ €143 per person per day, bed included | €286≈ US$350 |
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee in a café | €2–3 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Regional train ticket (short hop) | €5–12 (≈ US$6–14) |
| Ferry crossing (foot passenger) | €5–7 (≈ US$6–9) |
| Meal at a local restaurant | €8–15 (≈ US$10–18) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Ferry schedule varies seasonally; check times before planning the crossing.
- Burg Katz is private and not open to visitors.
- Dreiburgenblick hike is steep; wear sturdy shoes.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 112
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Loreley ferry, foot passenger: about €5–7 (≈ US$6–9), 5 min crossing
- Regional train Koblenz‑Frankfurt (one way): about €12–18 (≈ US$14–25), 1 h 20 min
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Sankt Goarshausen. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Oct · avoid Jan–Feb (cold, limited ferry) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
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