Hildegard von Bingen - Guided tour on International Women's Day

Follow in the footsteps of one of the most famous women of the Middle Ages - Hildegard of Bingen.
Under the motto "Strong Women in the Rheingau - Hildegard of Bingen," join a 1.5-hour guided tour with tour guide Jacqueline Palzer around the Abbey of St. Hildegard. It is explicitly not a hike. The tour starts at 1:30 PM at the Abbey Church. Afterwards, enjoy delicious coffee and cake at the monastery café (included in the price). Total duration: approx. 2.5 to 3 hours.

Hildegard of Bingen (1098-1179) is one of the most significant and fascinating personalities of the Middle Ages. She was a visionary, natural scientist, healer, politician, composer, theologian, and founded two monasteries (Rupertsberg on the Nahe and in Rüdesheim-Eibingen). Many of her writings, especially her knowledge of natural healing, have endured to this day.

Join tour guide Jacqueline Palzer on an exploration around the Abbey of St. Hildegard, which was built from 1900 to 1904. Following the tour, we will conclude the afternoon with coffee and cake at the monastery café of the Abbey of St. Hildegard. Coffee and cake are included in the price of the tour.

The tour, lasting approximately 1.5 hours, will be conducted in German. The meeting point is in the small park in front of the monastery church. A small circular route will stop at many stations. Good footwear and clothing suitable for the weather should be considered for the short walking route. The tour takes place in any weather. Subsequently, coffee and cake will be served in the monastery café (duration approx. 1 hour).

The Monastery Café
The tour ends with coffee and cake in the monastery café around 4:30 PM.

The tour in German will take place with a minimum of 10 registered participants! Maximum number of participants is 25 people.

Registration: Webshop