Eglisau on the Rhine

When looking for a hotel in Eglisau, you can shape your stay around the themes of the area: winegrowing, local history, nature or the Rhine. The town was established in the 13th century on the northern bank of the Rhine, at the foot of a slope. This historic country town lies close to the German border and is surrounded by sunny vineyard slopes.

Riverside Landscape and Townscape

The Rhine and the vineyards define Eglisau and its surroundings. Hiking around the town takes you through a range of landscapes: riverbanks, open countryside and forests, as well as vineyard slopes. If you are interested in the town’s development, its riverside setting also offers a clear historical focus for your stay.

The Tössriederen nature reserve lies outside the town center, within the municipality of Eglisau. It has extensive areas of dry and wet nutrient-poor grassland. Sand lizards and grass snakes can also be spotted. Meadows and wildlife offer a different focus from the historic townscape or vineyard slopes, giving nature enthusiasts a specific theme for their stay.

Winegrowing on Foot and in the Museum

The 1.2-kilometer wine trail begins very close to Weierbachhus, a former vintner’s house, and leads to Hinterer Stadtberg. Along the way, the trail shares information about how vines grow and explains the work of the winegrowers. This puts the work involved in winegrowing in the spotlight, as well as the vineyards as part of the landscape. Check local conditions before setting out.

Weierbachhus dates back to 1670 and houses the Eglisau Local Museum. It covers several aspects of local history: views, models and objects illustrate the town’s architectural history. Another focus is salmon fishing on the High Rhine. Exhibits include a Weidling boat, fishing equipment and a video. The topics range from the town’s development to an activity on the river.

The Eglisau Farm Museum has a different focus. It is housed in an old barn in Wiler, above the town; its exhibition centers on winegrowing and arable farming. Compared with the Local Museum, which covers the townscape and salmon fishing, this museum focuses more on agricultural topics. Together, the two museums offer different insights into Eglisau’s history.

Wine, Boat Trips and Events

Local wines are also part of what Eglisau has to offer. The wines of the Eglisau Winegrowers’ Cooperative are known as “Eglisauer Stadtberger.” Tastings of local wines are also offered in Eglisau. The offerings and participating producers may change, so check what is currently available if you are planning a tasting.

On the Rhine, Rheinschifffahrten Wirth operates between Rekingen and the Rhine Falls with the passenger ship Rhenania and the two Weidling boats Biber and Möve. The operator welcomes guests in Eglisau on the Rhine. Trips and schedules may change, so it is advisable to check the current timetable before your journey. Another seasonal option is the dragon boat race in Eglisau, held on the last weekend of June each year. Check the date for your travel year before planning around it.

Getting There and Getting Around

A road bridge stands west of the historic town center. It was built in 1919 as part of the Rhine dam project. It provides the road connection to the Rafzerfeld and via the Jestetter Zipfel to Schaffhausen. This connection is a distinct part of the town’s history and helps put Eglisau’s location within the regional transport network into context.

Eglisau station has 69 covered bicycle parking spaces. The P+Rail car park has 101 spaces, including one accessible parking space. Station facilities may change, so check the information before you travel. The town’s history, winegrowing, riverside landscape and nature reserve offer several specific themes to consider when choosing where to stay, without implying anything about individual hotels.

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