Castle Rheinfels is an imposing medieval fortress overlooking the Rhine River in St. Goar, founded in 1245 by Count Diether V of Katzenelnbogen.
This well-preserved ruin—once the largest castle on the Middle Rhine—includes extensive ramparts, vaulted cellars, the castle museum, and dramatic underground passages.
Guided tours available in German and English.
Subject Focuses
History: Medieval society, warfare, feudal systems
Geography & Environmental Science: Strategic siting, habitat, and landscape features
Art & Design: Gothic architecture, interior design of vaults/cellars
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