Major city · Germany
Bacharach
Spend a half‑day exploring Stahleck Castle and the Rhine wine trail; add a night in the youth‑hostel castle for a riverside stay.
Bacharach is a compact medieval town on the west Rhine bank with a 1,000‑year‑old castle, wine‑tasting venues and scenic walking routes; it can be seen in a few hours, but a night lets you enjoy the river ambience.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–Oct
- avoid Jan–Mar (cold, limited opening hours)
- Airports
- HHN · FRA
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 7Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Central Europe ↗Six of the nine countries here — Austria, Switzerland, Czechia, Slovakia, Hungary and Slovenia — charge a time-based motorway vignette, mostly digital and linked to the number plate; buy it before the first motorway past the border, because cameras, not toll booths, do the checking.
- Central Europe ↗Temporary police checks at internal Schengen borders are common in this region in 2026 (Germany, Austria, Poland, Slovenia among others — check): keep your passport on you on every cross-border train, bus and road even though there is no fixed control post.
- Germany ↗Germany is in the EU and the Schengen area: check entry rules, the EU Entry/Exit System and any travel authorisation requirement for your passport on official sources.
- Germany ↗Nazi symbols and gestures are criminal offences, including as jokes or souvenirs.
- Germany ↗Many city centres are low-emission zones: a car needs the right sticker (Umweltplakette) to enter.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- 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
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Bacharach110 ▾
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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 Bacharach, 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
- SafetyBacharach is safe; typical small‑town risks are traffic on the B9 and occasional pickpocketing in tourist spots – keep valuables secure.
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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
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportHHN Hahn Airport (≈50 km (31 mi) north).HHN Hahn Airport (≈31 mi (50 km) north).
- Getting aroundThe town is tiny; walk everywhere.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a café€2–3 (≈ US$3–4)
- Budget bedYouth hostel bed, a night, per person€22 (≈ US$30)
- Mid-range bedPension room (double), a night, per room€60 (≈ US$70)
- High-end bedPension room (double), a night, per room€80 (≈ US$95)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €30 (≈ US$35) · Mid €45 (≈ US$55) · High €70 (≈ US$85)
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
- HHN Hahn Airport (≈50 km (31 mi) north) · FRA Frankfurt Airport (≈70 km (43 mi) southeast)HHN Hahn Airport (≈31 mi (50 km) north) · FRA Frankfurt Airport (≈43 mi (70 km) southeast)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Feb
Avoid
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Mar
Avoid
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Apr
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
May
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Jun
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jul
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Aug
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Sep
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Oct
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Nov
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Dec
not flagged
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Best: May–Oct. Avoid: Jan–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)), coolest Jan (−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C) low), wettest Dec (11 rain days), driest Jul (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Bacharach: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
10 rd
Feb
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
9 rd
Mar
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°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)
8 rd
May
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
7 rd
Jun
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6 rd
Jul
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
5 rd
Aug
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
6 rd
Sep
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
7 rd
Oct
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
9 rd
Nov
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
10 rd
Dec
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
11 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The town is tiny; walk everywhere. Parking on B9 costs €0.50 per hour.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Boppard
goDoor to door: ≈20 min total
Regional train from Bacharach to Boppard, ~10 min
Historic town with cathedral and Rhine promenade.
Oberwesel
goDoor to door: ≈25 min total
Regional train to Oberwesel, ~12 min
Another Rhine‑castle town, good for a short stroll.
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.
Castle Stahleck Youth Hostel
Beds from €21.50; inside the 11th‑century castle overlooking the Rhine.
Pension Im Malerwinkel
Family‑run guesthouse on Blücherstraße.
Hotel am Markt
Small hotel on Oberstraße, central location.
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
- €30–45 (≈ US$35–55) excl. bed
- Mid
- €45–70 (≈ US$55–85) excl. bed
Trip budget
| Youth hostel bed2 × 1 night × €25 | €50 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €45 | €90 |
| Regional train Bacharach ↔ Boppard (round‑trip)2 × €5 · check | €10 |
| KD Rhine cruise (single‑day ticket)2 × €15 · check | €30 |
| eSIM (1 week data)2 × €12 · check | €24 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €20 |
| Trip total≈ €112 per person per day, bed included | €224≈ US$300 |
Castle Stahleck
2026 estimate in euros; transport and accommodation excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a café | €2–3 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Glass of local Riesling | €4–6 (≈ US$5–7) |
| Regional train ticket | €3–5 (≈ US$4–6) |
| KD cruise segment | €12–18 (≈ US$14–25) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Train service is roughly hourly; check timetables for connections at Koblenz or Mainz.
- The steep section of the Rheinburgenweg southbound is demanding for casual walkers.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 112
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Bitte zu dieser AdresseTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance112
Embassy
German consulates are in major cities; nearest to Bacharach is the Frankfurt consulate (check address).
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bacharach ↔ Boppard train: ≈ €5, 10‑min ride (check)
- KD Rhine cruise (single‑day): ≈ €15 per person (check)
Say or show
- Entschuldigung — Excuse me / Sorry (Entschuldigung)
- Danke — Thank you (Danke)
- Wie viel kostet das? — How much is it? (Wie viel kostet das?)
- Kann ich mit Karte zahlen? — Can I pay by card? (Kann ich mit Karte zahlen?)
- Wo ist die Toilette? — Where is the toilet? (Wo ist die Toilette?)
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 Bacharach. 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–Mar (cold, limited opening hours) · month by month →
- 2 airports 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
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night in Castle Stahleck for a medieval stay.
- Combine wine‑tasting carousel with a KD Rhine cruise for a full‑day experience.
Sources
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