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Holidays 2024 / 2025

15.12.2024 - Before the Christmas days, we also look forward to a contemplative little break with our loved ones. Therefore, the hotel will be closed from December 15th to 26th. We will be back for you from December 27, 2024.

Important information about arrival and stay

12.11.2022 - We have summarized the most important things for you.

Great cinema for our favorite places!

24.07.2022 - A film says more than a thousand words. And that's exactly why we in Lorch said "let the movie start!"

The new image film about the Rheingau and Wiesbaden

28.03.2022 - Easy to fall in love with - this is our home and your holiday region on the Rhine.

Hotel Im Schulhaus is open in January

31.12.2021 - Unlike in previous years, we will also open our doors for you in January of the new year.

Hotel Im Schulhaus temporarily closes
due to the corona pandemic

30.10.2020 - When school was out, it was always a great party. Everything is different now.

Cycling on the Rhine

11.07.2020 - Cycling season is always perfect in the Rhine Region: not too warm, not too cold - perfect cycling weather with great views!

Hotel opening from 15th May, 2020

10.05.2020 - Finally, life returns to our (school) house.
On May 15th the time has come. We look forward to welcoming you here.
Much will be as you are used to. But so that we are all on the safe side and you can enjoy your vacation without worries, there are a few innovations to consider. You owe the current situation. The new "Corona Contact and Operating Restriction Ordinance" was approved by the Hessian state government and is expected to apply until June 5. Let us treat the official instructions with respect - always in view of the fact that all of this is primarily for our safety.
Together we can do it! We wish you relaxing days with us in Lorch.

Hotel Im Schulhaus temporarily closes
due to corona pandemic

17.03.2020 - When school was canceled, it was always a party. Now everything is different.

Do you want to be the first to be there?

03.03.2020 - Then put on your hiking shoes & come with me! We start together in Lorch and enjoy the Spring opening in the Winery WURM together.

Rheingau Gourmet Festival

20.02.2020 - The culinary festival is now considered the No. 1 gourmet festival worldwide. There are numerous national and international chefs who are among the best in their industry.

Christmas & New Year's Eve 2019
Annual closing January 2020

20.12.2019 - We wish you time for the beautiful things in life - and say THANK YOU for the unforgettable encounters with you. It makes us happy to fulfill your wishes and to make your very personal (holiday-) dreams come true.

November highlights 2019

21.10.2019 - There is something going on in the Rheingau all year round.

Golden October - Rheingau' autumn 2019

21.10.2019 - When autumn gilds nature, when the sunrays are mild and the air is clear, the Rheingau region is a very special pleasure - not just for hiking tours.

Rhine in flames 2019

04.07.2019 - "Rhine in flames" on the 6th of July - the original in Rüdesheim and a great event on the Rhine!

Rheingau wine week 2019

23.06.2019 - Wiesbaden wine week - a great celebration of Rheingau' winemakers!

Light art festival 2019

01.04.2019 - "RheinLeuchten" - starts at Easter and brings the entire world heritage Upper Middle Rhine Valley to shine!

Valentine's day - The day of love!

11.02.2019 - Do not forget: 14th of February - Valentine's Day in the UNESCO World Heritage Valley - the cradle of Rhine romanticism!

Winter holidays 2019

04.01.2019 - School holidays from January 6th to February 8th, 2019

Opening hours Christmas 2018

19.12.2018 - We wish you a lot of time for the good things in life & say THANK YOU for all the unforgettable moments with you as our guests. We love to make your wishes and own unique (holiday-) dreams come true!

Pre-Christmas boat trip

06.12.2018 - A pre-Christmas program on the Rhine river: On board of the „Rössler line“ you‘ll sail through the romantic „Middle Rhine valley“ under the charm of a sea of lights at the shore.

Christmas market 2018

26.11.2018 - Rheingau intimate: Our small advent markets in Lorch open their doors.

No November blues in 2018!

03.11.2018 - November blues? We love the Rheingau in November! Because even then we go out - these are our insidertipps!

Festival of new wine 2018

16.10.2018 - End of October: At the end of the season, wine festival with a full program on the historic market square in Rüdesheim on the Rhine.

St. Hildegard day 2018

05.09.2018 - The church dignitary is celebrated every year in Rüdesheim on 17th September with the Hildegard festival.

Rheingau wine week 2018

14.07.2018 - Wiesbaden celebrates the Rheingau' winemakers

Wine festival in Lorch 2018

27.06.2018 - If the knight Hilchen would know: Hilchenfest - the wine festival in Lorch!

Rhine in flames 2018

29.05.2018 - “Rhine in flames" – the night sky changes into a colored sea and thousand beaming lights. The top event of the year on the Rhine!

Magic Bike in Rüdesheim 2018

24.05.2018 - Magic Bike Rüdesheim 2018 - The top event of the year! Not only for Harley & motorcycle fans!

Wine tasting in the cellar

20.05.2018 - Wine tasting in the historical wine cellar of the winery Altenkirch!

Outdoor-paradise: Opening of climbing season

22.03.2018 - Grand opening of the outdoor climbing season in the Rheingau!

Pioneer hiking around Lorch

22.03.2018 - As a pioneer around Lorch: Robert Carrera, whom many already know as a hiking guide in the WisperValley, invites you to pioneer hiking on the new Wisper trails.

Christmas & New Year’s Eve 2017

13.12.2017 - We wish you time for the beautiful things in life - before, during & after Christmas. THANK YOU for the unforgettable encounters with you. It makes us happy to be able to fulfill your wishes even outside of the Christmas period and make your very personal (holiday) dreams come true.

No November blues in 2017!

25.10.2017 - November blues? There is no such thing in the Rheingau! We just go out - these are our insidertipps!

Golden October

19.09.2017 - When autumn gilds nature, when the sunrays are mild and the air is clear, the Rheingau region is a very special pleasure - not just for hiking.

St. Hildegard Day 2017

13.09.2017 - The church dignitary is celebrated every year in Rüdesheim on 17th September with the Hildegard festival.

Events in September 2017

02.09.2017 - Indian Summer and its' highlights

Events in August 2017

25.07.2017 - In the middle of the summer, the wine festivals and events take place on high tours. Already have plans? Celebrate with us!

Wine festival in Lorch 2017

26.06.2017 - If the knight Hilchen would know: Hilchenfest - the wine festival in Lorch!

Events in June 2017

13.06.2017 - Wine Festivals and events in June - what is going on in the Rhine region?

Magic Bike 2017

29.05.2017 - Welcome to the 17th annual MAGIC BIKE RÜDESHEIM!

Events in May

28.04.2017 - Festivities in May - the outdoor season in the Rheingau has begun!

Rheingau gourmet weeks 2017

11.03.2017 - Opening of the wine season - the Rheingau gourmet weeks!

Valentine's day 2017

02.02.2017 - Valentin's day in the Rhine region. Welcome to the real Rhine Romanticism!

Carnival 2017

02.02.2017 - Carnival Festivals - the 5th season of the year! Join our great german tradition.

Christmas Market of Nations 2016 in Rüdesheim

17.11.2016 - The Christmas Market of Nations in Rüdesheim opens its' doors from November, 23rd!

Harvest 2016

29.08.2016 - Now it is getting interesting – the wine harvest has started in the Rheingau region! Experience some nice hiking days through the vinyards and the German “Indian summer” of the middle Rhine Valley.

Event calendar

29.08.2016 - In the Rheingau region there's something going on all the time! Every event from September 2016 to March 2017 at a glance!

Rhine in flames 2016

01.07.2016 - The night sky changes into a colored sea and thousand beaming lights. The top event of the year on the Rhine!

UNESCO World Heritage Day 2016

02.06.2016 - Welcome to the „UNESCO World Heritage Upper Middle Rhine Valley"! On World heritage day on June 5th 2016 all UNESCO-World Heritage sites in Germany are invited to join.

German sparkling wine day 2016

06.05.2016 - German sparkling wine day - Take a peek behind the scenes, find out secrets about the production or just taste from the wide selection of the sparkling wines!

Season opening 2016

22.03.2016 - Welcome to our winery Altenkirch! The doors of our restaurant open on easter 2016.

Christmas 2015

16.12.2015 - Our opening hours from Dec. 24th -26th are from 8 am - 5 pm. If your arrival should be delayed, please get in contact with us before . We look forward to seeing you at Christmas!

Happy new year 2016!

05.12.2015 - A wonderful and successful year has passed. 2015 was again an exciting year that we will never forget! We look back with deep gratefulness.

Wiesbaden wine festival

01.08.2015 - This years' famous and large wine festival will take place from August 14th to 23rd, 2015

Medieval castle festival 2015

11.07.2015 - 2 days full of medieval live in St. Goar!

Concerts on Loreley

10.07.2015 - SUNRISE AVENUE - ANDREAS BOURANI - GREGORY PORTER...are just a few stars, in addition to numerous other musicians to giva a show at the Loreley

Hotel Im Schulhaus is festival hotel

27.06.2015 - Do you like to dangle your soul after a great Rheingau Musik Festival concert and bed yourself comfortable? With us you lie absolut correct!

Ransel Classics

10.05.2015 - It is going to be hot: Car racing in the Wisper Valley

Wine Festival - Preview 2015

24.04.2015 - A large number of wine festivals entice locals and guests to our unique region.

Rheingau culinary weeks

23.04.2015 - Regional wine - Regional dishes - Regional originals

Great grades at booking.com

21.03.2015 - Our guests agree: We received really good feedback again, this time via booking.com!

The Hildegard of Bingen-trail Rüdesheim

05.03.2015 - Walking on the trail of hl. Hildegard - Welcome to the Land of the hl. Hildegard! From this particularly churchwoman a fascination goes out. In the Rheingau valley she lived and worked.

Winter 2015

04.01.2015 - "We’re going to have school holidays!"

Season 2014 started!

22.03.2014 - The season 2014 started! Wright in time with the beginning of spring you can enjoy a spectacular cable car ride.

When the easter bells are ringing - easter holidays between the Rhine and vines

06.03.2014 - Make your plans for the easter holidays now!

Happy new year 2014!

03.01.2014 - A wonderful and successful year has passed. 2013 was a year that we will never forget! We look back with deep gratefulness.

Rüdesheim Christmas Market of Nations

28.11.2013 - Today the Christmas Market of Nations in Rüdesheim opens its doors in the 20th year (1994 to 2013).

RheinSteig -Trail is the most attractive hiking trail!

29.09.2013 - TV- viewer voted: The 320 km long RheinSteig-Trail is the most attractive hiking trail in the south-west of Germany.

"Giant code" of Hildegard

05.09.2013 - The great heritage of Hildegard of Bingen, the "Riesenkodex" / giant code, is open to the public for the first time. The exhibition is open until September 29th in the monastery Eberbach.

The Upper Middle Rhine Valley belongs to the top 6

01.06.2013 - International visitors voted the romantic Loreley to the top attractions in Germany.

Cycling along the Rhine

22.05.2013 - On the Rheinradweg cyclists experience one of the largest rivers Europe at first hand.

"Mailäuten" in Lorch

03.05.2013 - A good old tradition in Lorch is the Mailäuten. The bells of the parish church of St. Martin ring against 19:45 clock in honor of Mary.

Valentine's Day - Once at the Rhine

06.02.2013 - "Once at the Rhine and than just we two on our own. Once at the Rhine with a glass of wine in the moonlight..."

On the wine trail

13.11.2012 - It all starts at the end of April. Visit the Rheingau gourmet week!

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Wine festival Lorch 2014

- What could be better than strolling from wine stand to wine stand in a mild summer night enjoying life and the wine to the full?

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