Rheinstein Castle

To make a day of it

Burg Rheinstein stands in Trechtingshausen (Landkreis Mainz-Bingen), in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. Recorded dating: 14th century. Adult admission costs 11 EUR. Its opening hours and prices were verified at the source on September 19, 2026.

Rheinstein Castle rises on a rocky spur above the Rhine between Bingen and Trechtingshausen, at a bend in the river it once helped to watch over. Founded in the early 14th century under the archbishopric of Mainz, it fell into ruin and was rebuilt in a romantic spirit during the 19th century at the initiative of a Prussian prince. Visitors today can see the neo-Gothic chapel and its princely crypt, the knights' hall with its stained glass, and a courtyard opening onto views of the valley. The castle lies within the Unesco World Heritage stretch of the Upper Middle Rhine Valley.

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What to know

• The castle stands on a rocky spur, so reaching it involves climbing stairs and sloped paths.
• It is part of the Unesco World Heritage site of the Upper Middle Rhine Valley.
• The visit includes the chapel, its princely crypt and the knights' hall.
• It is listed as a Kulturdenkmal in Germany.
• No verified details on opening hours, prices or accessibility are available here; check locally before visiting.

Practical information

Visit duration

Not verified

Wheelchair access

Not accessible

Dogs

Allowed on a lead

Parking

2 castle car parks on the B9, 7-minute walk to the castle

The site is not wheelchair accessible, no direct access path, the path to the castle is difficult for people with physical limitations

Where this château is

Trechtingshausen · Landkreis Mainz-Bingen · Rheinland-Pfalz

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Address

Trechtingshausen, Landkreis Mainz-Bingen

Directions open from wherever you are, by car or public transport.

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Heritage status

Kulturdenkmal in Deutschland

Period of construction

14th century

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Frequently asked

Rheinstein Castle: how much is admission?

Adult admission is €11. Child: €7.

Where is Rheinstein Castle located?

In Trechtingshausen, in the Landkreis Mainz-Bingen, Rhineland-Palatinate, on a rocky spur above the Rhine.

How old is Rheinstein Castle?

It was first built in the early 14th century under the archbishopric of Mainz, then rebuilt in romantic style during the 19th century.

What can visitors see inside?

The neo-Gothic chapel with its princely crypt and the knights' hall with stained-glass windows.

Is Rheinstein Castle part of a heritage site?

Yes, it lies within the Unesco World Heritage area of the Upper Middle Rhine Valley.

Sources

Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Land's heritage lists.

• This entry in Markdown
• Wikidata Q573635
• Official website

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