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Attraction · Rüdesheim am Rhein · Updated on 1 November 2026.

Niederwalddenkmal in Rüdesheim am Rhein

Niederwalddenkmal is an attraction in Rüdesheim am Rhein, Hesse. This place has a story in the app. 2 of the 50 well-known points of interest nearby are within 1 km. Within 240 m you'll find a bench and a public toilet.

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The story

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Story · Niederwalddenkmal

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You're standing at the Niederwald monument, high on a hill above Rüdesheim. First, turn around. Below you flows the Rhine, and on the far bank lies the town of Bingen. The slopes down to Rüdesheim and Assmannshausen are covered in vineyards, while behind you a dense forest of oak and beech begins. This is the southwestern tip of the Taunus hills.

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Niederwalddenkmal in Rüdesheim am Rhein: monument above the Rhine

The Niederwalddenkmal is a large monument on a hill above the Rhine. It commemorates the founding of the imperial state in 1871. On top stands Germania, a woman who is the symbol of the nation. She holds the imperial crown and the imperial sword and looks out over the river. From the hill you also look out over the vineyards and across to the town of Bingen on the other side. You will find the Niederwalddenkmal in Rüdesheim am Rhein, in the state of Hessen. The Niederwaldtempel, another attraction nearby, is 199 metres away.

What you can see at the Niederwalddenkmal

The monument stands 38 metres high. Germania sits on a throne decorated with eagles, and behind you a dense forest of oak and beech begins, while the slopes towards Assmannshausen are covered in vineyards. This is the south-western tip of the Taunusgebergte. Take your time walking around the plinth. On its sides are the names of places such as Sedan, Metz, Straatsburg and Parijs. Below them you will see wreaths, ribbons, IJzeren Kruisen and the coats of arms of the states. The large relief in the centre shows Wilhelm I on horseback, surrounded by nobles, army commanders and soldiers, and the lyrics of the song Die Wacht am Rhein are engraved into it. Lower down on the plinth, Vader Rijn hands a horn to his daughter Moezel. On the left, soldiers say farewell, and on the right they are welcomed home again. The corners at the front stand for war and peace.

Niederwalddenkmal's history

The monument was put up in the years after 1871. In 1877, Wilhelm I laid the foundation stone. The sculptor Johannes Schilling and the architect Karl Weißbach designed it. Construction took several years, and the monument was dedicated in 1883. The total cost is estimated at one million gold marks. The monument then stayed on the hill above Rüdesheim. Since 2002, the site has formed part of a protected landscape. This makes it not only a war memorial but also part of a river landscape.

Opening times, tickets and accessibility at the Niederwalddenkmal

The Niederwalddenkmal is partly accessible for wheelchair users, so you may not be able to reach every area easily. If you want to know which parts you can visit, check the official website before you set off at niederwalddenkmal.de. You will also find the current opening times and ticket information there. We do not have those details here, so please check them before you head out. That way, your walk, cycle or ride up the hill above Rüdesheim am Rhein will not be wasted.

Toilets, drinking water and benches nearby

Bring your own water, as our map shows no drinking water point at the Niederwalddenkmal in Rüdesheim am Rhein, and none within 1 km. Resting is easy, though, as there are benches at the Niederwalddenkmal. The nearest bench is 20 metres away, and 48 benches stand within 500 metres. There is also a toilet at the Niederwalddenkmal. The nearest public toilet is 239 metres away and is accessible for wheelchair users. Within 500 metres, it is the only public toilet, so it is wise to go there in good time.

Walking and more to see near the Niederwalddenkmal

The Niederwaldtempel is the closest of these, and it is an attraction you can easily pick up on the way. A monument stands 699 metres from the Niederwalddenkmal too. We do not have the name of that monument, but you will see it on the map as you go. Further away, the Alter Binger Rheinkran lies 1,238 metres from the Niederwalddenkmal, making it the furthest of these spots. These stops are all in a line, so you can visit them one after another and then take the same route back. That makes a round trip of an hour or less, or you can go further and turn it into a longer walk. Check the map in the app along the way to see where the benches and toilets are. That way you decide yourself how long you stay out.

Facilities near Niederwalddenkmal

The nearest pitstop of each kind within 1 km, as the crow flies. No water point, bike pump or honesty box within 1 km.

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Frequently asked questions

Which river flows past the Niederwalddenkmal in Rüdesheim am Rhein?

The river flows beneath the Niederwalddenkmal. On the other side of the river lies the town of Bingen.

Who can be seen at the Niederwalddenkmal in Rüdesheim am Rhein?

Standing on top of the monument is Germania, a national symbol, holding the imperial crown in her right hand and the imperial sword in her left. The large relief on the pedestal shows Wilhelm I on horseback, surrounded by nobles, army commanders and soldiers.

How do I get to the Niederwalddenkmal in Rüdesheim am Rhein?

You can take the cable car up from Rüdesheim or walk up along the paths through the vineyards. From Assmannshausen there is also a chairlift to the monument.

Where can I find a toilet at the Niederwalddenkmal in Rüdesheim am Rhein?

The nearest public toilet is 239 metres from the Niederwalddenkmal and is wheelchair accessible. Within 500 metres there is 1 public toilet.

Are there any benches at the Niederwalddenkmal in Rüdesheim am Rhein?

Yes, the nearest bench is 20 metres from the Niederwalddenkmal. Within 500 metres there are 48 benches.

Is there drinking water at the Niederwalddenkmal in Rüdesheim am Rhein?

No, according to our map there is no water tap within 1 km of the Niederwalddenkmal. So bring your own water.

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