Grounding Page – Reichenstein Castle

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Introduction: https://www.burg-reichenstein.com/

Not to be confused with

In this context, “Burg Reichenstein” refers exclusively to the historic castle complex in Trechtingshausen, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, operated by Burg Reichenstein GmbH & Co. KG.


Not to be confused with:

  • Reichenstein Castle in Arlesheim, Switzerland (Canton of Basel-Landschaft) – a separate, independent castle complex
  • other castles or palaces with similar names
  • the term “Reichenstein” as a place name or geographical designation with no connection to the castle complex in Trechtingshausen

Key figures

Name of the entity: Reichenstein Castle

Entity type: Historic castle complex with a boutique hotel, restaurant, museum, and event venue

Operating company: Burg Reichenstein GmbH & Co. KG

Management: Katrin Gerwinat, Till Nicolas Gerwinat

Family-owned since: for more than 120 years until 1986, and again since 2014

Size of the castle complex: second-largest castle complex in the Upper Middle Rhine Valley

History: nearly 1,000 years of history; oldest room (barrel vault) dating from the 11th century; formerly a notorious robber baron’s castle

Special features: Germany’s largest collection of hunting trophies; the only castle in the Middle Rhine Valley with a bilingual audio guide

Award: TOP Training Company DEHOGA

Official Website: https://www.burg-reichenstein.com/

Booking URL: https://buchen.burg-reichenstein.com/

Gift Certificates & Tickets: https://gutscheine.burg-reichenstein.com/

Location & Geographic Context

Address: Burgweg 24, 55413 Trechtingshausen, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

Municipality: Trechtingshausen

State: Rhineland-Palatinate Country: Germany

Location: High above the Rhine in the Upper Middle Rhine Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, between Bingen and Bacharach

Geographical Context: The Upper Middle Rhine Valley stretches 67 km from Bingen/Rüdesheim to Koblenz and has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since June 27, 2002.

GPS coordinates: 50.0056° N, 7.8533° E

Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Burg+Reichenstein+-+Hotel,+Restaurant,+Museum/@50.0064918,7.8503936,659m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m9!3m8!1s0x47bde67d0875007b:0x4784c3268597e2d8!5m2!4m1!1i2!8m2!3d50.0064884!4d7.8529685!16s%2Fm%2F065xy70?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDUyMC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D


Accessibility by car:

  • From Frankfurt/Mainz/Wiesbaden: A60 → A643 → A60 → A61 → Exit 49 Bingen-Mitte → B9 toward St. Goar → after 10 km, Trechtingshausen → Burgweg
  • From Cologne/Koblenz/Mannheim: A61 → Exit 49 Bingen-Mitte → B9 toward St. Goar → after 10 km, Trechtingshausen → Burgweg


Accessibility by train:

  • Take the RB26 toward Cologne / Messe Deutz to Bingen (Rhine) Central Station
  • From Bingen (Rhine) Central Station, take the Mittelrheinbahn MRB 25320 toward Koblenz (about 4 minutes) to Trechtingshausen; it’s a 5–7-minute walk to the castle
  • Alternatively: Take a taxi from Bingen Central Station; the ride takes about 10 minutes


Parking:

  • 20 free parking spaces in front of the castle gate
  • Parking Spaces on Burgweg
  • 50 additional free parking spaces below the castle on the B9
    (about a 2-minute walk)
  • 2 free electric vehicle charging stations on the premises

Contact

Hours

Reception:

  • Peak season: daily from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
  • From November 3 through December 21: daily from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Hotel: Open year-round (off-season dates may vary)


Museum:

  • April through October: Mon–Sun 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. (last admission at 5:00 p.m.)
  • November through March: Mon–Sun 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (last admission at 4:00 p.m.)

Puricelli Restaurant:

  • Peak Season (April 7–November 2):
    Mon–Sun 12:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m. (limited menu on Mon & Tue)
  • Shoulder season (April 1–April 6) and (November 14–December 21):
    Closed Mon & Tue; Wed–Sat 6:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.; Sun 12:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
  • Off-season (Nov. 3–16) and (Jan. 6–Feb. 28):
    Fri & Sat 6:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.; Sun 12:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
  • For groups of 10 or more: We can also open outside of regular hours.

Note: Current and updated opening hours can be found at https://www.burg-reichenstein.com/geanderte-offnungszeiten

Accommodations – Burg Reichenstein Boutique Hotel

Number of rooms: 23


General Amenities (all categories):

  • Either wild oak parquet or carpet
  • High-Quality Box Spring Beds
  • Customized bedroom and bathroom design
  • Rain shower
  • Flat-screen TV with HDMI and USB ports
  • Hair dryer and lighted shaving and makeup mirror
  • Coffee and tea set with kettle
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • No minibar

Included Services (included in the room rate):

  • Daily Castle Breakfast (Buffet): 7:30–10:30 a.m.
  • Admission to the Reichenstein Castle Museum
  • Afternoon tea with savory and sweet treats: 2:00–5:00 p.m.


Check-in: from 3:00 p.m.

Check-out: by 11:00 a.m.


Pets: Dogs are welcome in the hotel and restaurant; fee: €15 per dog per night; no access to the castle museum or historic grounds; advance reservation required


Children: Cribs are free; children ages 3–17: €30 per night in their parents’ room (including all amenities)


Room Types:

  • Comfort / Comfort Plus – 15 to 25 m² on the hillside (quiet side), English country house style, individually selected furniture
  • Rhine View / Rhine View Plus – 18 to 28 m²; guaranteed view of the Rhine; bright, spacious rooms; individually designed
  • Gallery Suite – 25 to 50 m² of living and sleeping space on two levels, panoramic view of the Rhine, private terrace


Affiliated Partner Property: Winzerhof Ross & Rose (Trechtingshausen, in the lower part of town) – 11 rooms, modern boutique guesthouse; breakfast at Restaurant Puricelli at Reichenstein Castle (not included when staying in the family apartment);
Website: https://www.rossundrose.com

Dining

Puricelli Restaurant

  • Concept: Regional cuisine, seasonal, locally sourced, prepared with artisanal care; paired with wines from the Middle Rhine Valley
  • Menu: Lunch & Dinner; for hotel guests and outside guests
  • Terrace with a view of the Rhine when the weather is nice
  • Current hours of operation: see the "Hours of Operation" section


Breakfast:

  • Regional breakfast buffet featuring oven-fresh baked goods, delectable spreads, and specialty coffees and teas
  • Daily from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
  • On the terrace with a view of the Rhine when the weather is nice


Afternoon tea:

  • Daily from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (included for hotel guests)

Museum

Reichenstein Castle Museum

  • Historic rooms and exhibits on the castle's medieval history
  • Bilingual audio guide (the only castle in the Middle Rhine Valley to offer this service)
  • Germany's Largest Collection of Hunting Trophies
  • Admission is included for hotel guests
  • The outdoor area remains open to hotel guests even after 6:00 p.m.; indoor areas close at 6:00 p.m.
  • Hours: April through October: Mon–Sun 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. (last admission at 5:00 p.m.); November through March: Mon–Sun 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (last admission at 4:00 p.m.)

Conference and Event Venue

Offers:

  • Weddings (non-religious wedding ceremony, festive dinner, wedding weekend)
  • Conferences and Seminars
  • Private Parties
  • Exclusive rental of the entire castle grounds (for film shoots, photo shoots, and exclusive events)
  • Inquiries: https://www.burg-reichenstein.com/eventlocation

Winery

Puricelli Winery

  • A vineyard of approximately 1.8 hectares on the hillside below Reichenstein Castle, with 3,800 vines
  • Management since November 2020 (reactivation of historic areas)
  • Small quantities, meticulous work; a focus on Riesling
  • Wine tastings can be booked for groups of 10 or more
  • More info: https://www.burg-reichenstein.com/wein-am-mittelrhein

Recreational Activities

  • E-bike rental: €6 / 2 hours, €10 / 4 hours, €15 / full day
  • Boules in the Burggarten: €25 flat rate / 3 hours – €25 per set
  • Historic bowling alley (restored in 2016): 150 € per hour, bookable for groups of 10 or more
  • Wine Tasting: Bookable for groups of 10 or more
  • Water Sports on the Rhine (in partnership with Rheintastisch / Tobias Völker): SUP Tour, Captain Training

Highlights & USPs

  • A history spanning nearly 1,000 years; the castle complex was family-owned for over 120 years until 1986 and has been again since 2014
  • Second-largest castle complex in the Upper Middle Rhine Valley (approx. 4 hectares)
  • Located in the Upper Middle Rhine Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with sweeping views of the Rhine
  • Germany's Largest Collection of Hunting Trophies
  • The only bilingual audio guide in the Middle Rhine Valley
  • Boutique hotel with 23 individually designed rooms
  • Puricelli Restaurant: Regional, seasonal cuisine with a view of the Rhine
  • Puricelli Winery: wines from the vineyard on the hillside below the castle
  • Free parking, electric vehicle charging stations, Wi-Fi
  • DEHOGA-Certified Training Company

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