St Goar
ATTRACTION Keywords:
Cultural Experience,
UNESCO Heritage Site,
Walking/Hiking,
Town / City
St. Goar is a small town on the Rhine River in the area known as the Rhine Gorge due to the mountains which rise on either side. The most famous landmark is the Loreley Rock opposite the town, which is known for its hazard to river shipping, and the legend of its siren, Loreley. The other reason for St. Goar's popularity with tourists is the nearby ruined castle Burg Rheinfels which dates from the year 1245.
The area is pretty in its own right. In 2002, UNESCO made the valley a world heritage site. It is also known for its wines.
Latest Reviews
Review by Joyce, April 2013
Doing what: Rhine Valley Trip from Frankfurt including Rhine River Cruise
The scenery is beautiful. Highly recommend this tour. The meal was delicious. Stops to see scenic sights were nice extras. Enjoyed the wine tasting at the end of the day. All it lacked was an overnight stay in one of the old castles. Saw at least a dozen castles overlooking the Rhine amidst the very picturesque countryside.
Review by Barbara K, April 2013
Doing what: Rhine Valley Trip from Frankfurt including Rhine River Cruise
Great tour -- so many beautiful sights! Our tour guide, George, was amazing. Looking forward to getting back to Frankfurt to do another tour or two.
Review by Yuka N, March 2013
Doing what: Rhine Valley Trip from Frankfurt including Rhine River Cruise
We had a wonderful time. It was a cold March day with snow flurries so there was only one other couple on the tour. The four of us became fast friends, and along with our guide, Michael, we and a wonderful conversation about the Rhine, the castles and everything else. The boat ride was nice allowing us to see the small villages and castles. I do know the flora is better in the summer, but no crowds allowed us to see everything easily and make friends.
Practical Info
St. Goar is easily reached by train, boat or car. It lies 50 miles (80 kilometers) from Frankfurt airport.
