The Lorelei is a 132 m high, steep slate rock on the right bank of the River Rhine in the Rhine Gorge at Sankt Goarshausen in Germany.
The name comes from the old German words lureln, Rhine dialect for "murmuring", and the Celtic term ley "rock". The translation of the name would therefore be: "murmur rock" or "murmuring rock".
The rock and the murmur it creates have inspired various tales. An old legend envisioned dwarfs living in caves in the rock. In 1801, German author Clemens Brentano composed his ballad Zu Bacharach am Rheine as part of a fragmentary continuation of his novel Godwi oder Das steinerne Bild der Mutter.
Works about, or referencing, the Lorelei: German composer Clara Schumann composed another version of Heine's poem in 1843. German composer Felix Mendelssohn began an opera in 1846 after a libretto by Emmanuel Geibel based on the legend of the Lorelei Rhine maiden for Swedish soprano Jenny Lind.
Set within 3.8 km of Lorelei and 36 km of Electoral Palace, Koblenz in Sankt Goarshausen, Alte Schmiede in der Altstadt von Sankt Goarshausen offers accommodation with seating area.
Number of rooms: 3
29 Burgstraße, 56346 Sankt Goarshausen, Germany
Offering an idyllic location directly on the banks of the Rhine River, Winzerhaus Gärtner features a sauna, free Wi-Fi and a sunny terrace. Rooms include a flat-screen TV.
Number of rooms: 16
An der Loreley 49, 56329 Sankt Goar, Germany
Boasting wonderful views of Burg Katz castle, this non-smoking hotel in St. Goar is located on the River Rhine, directly opposite boat jetties and near scenic bicycle routes.
Number of rooms: 10
Heerstr. 71, 56329 Sankt Goar, Germany
Featuring free Wi-Fi and a terrace, Hotel-Restaurant Christian offers family-run accommodation in Sankt Goarshausen, 38 km from Wiesbaden. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. Free private parking is available on site.
Number of rooms: 14
im Sonnern 1, 56346 Sankt Goarshausen, Germany
Boasting a scenic location on the banks of the River Rhine in the area of Sankt Goar, this hotel offers free Wi-Fi, a daily breakfast buffet, as well as a rustic-style restaurant serving regional dishes.
Number of rooms: 28
An der Loreley 37, 56329 Sankt Goar, Germany
Situated in Sankt Goar, 35 km from Rhein-Mosel-Halle, Romantisches Hotel Zur Post features accommodation with a terrace, private parking, a restaurant and a bar.
Number of rooms: 12
Bahnhofstrasse, 56329 Sankt Goar, Germany
Opposite the Burg Katz castle on the River Rhine, Hotel an der Fähre provides free Wi-Fi and free parking. Sankt Goar’s Train Station and Ferry Port are a 3-minute walk away.
Number of rooms: 12
Heerstr. 47, 56329 Sankt Goar, Germany
Situated opposite the famous Lorelei Rock on the River Rhine, this rustic hotel in Urbar offers a buffet breakfast and free Wi-Fi. Hotel Beckmanns Winzerhaus also provides free private parking.
Number of rooms: 20
Rheingoldstraße 8, 55430 Urbar, Germany
Stunning, panoramic mountain and river views can be seen from the terrace of this self-catering apartment located in Sankt Goarshausen. Offering a garden, guests can enjoy a spa bath, barbeque facilities and free Wi-Fi throughout.
Loreleyring 26, 56346 Sankt Goarshausen, Germany
Set in Sankt Goar, 35 km from Rhein-Mosel-Halle and 35 km from Electoral Palace, Koblenz, Panorama-Rheinblick St. Goar offers air conditioning. Free Wi-Fi is offered throughout the property and private parking is available on site.
Oberstr. 67, 56329 Sankt Goar, Germany
Located directly on the Rhine and offering views of the Katz Castle, Rheinperle provides free parking and an attractive terrace. Sankt Goar Train Station is a 5-minute walk away.
Number of rooms: 25
Heerstrasse 15, 56329 Sankt Goar, Germany
A great option for a journey on a budget - hotel «Loreley Hills Residence 2» is located in Sankt Goarshausen. This hotel is located minutes away from the city center.
2 Im Mosern, Sankt Goarshausen, 56346
Looking for a home comfort: apartment «Ferienwohnung 554 - Urbar, vis-á-vis der Loreley» is located in Alken. This apartment is located in 23 km from the city center.
23 Am Rheinblick, Alken, 55430
A perfect fit for a big group of travellers: apartment «Ferienwohnung „Klein aber fein“» is located in Alken. This apartment is located in 23 km from the city center.
7b Loreleystraße, Alken, 55430
If you want to feel like you’re at home no matter where you are, choose this — apartment «Ferienwohnung im Galerie-Haus» is located in Alken. This apartment is located in 23 km from the city center.
Rheingoldstr.38 Im 2. Stock, Alken, 55430
