A few years back we took a Rhine cruise with Viking. It's the only river cruise we've done, actually the only cruise of any type we've done. It was enjoyable. Anyway, we stopped in Rudesheim which was, for the most part, lovely. We avoided the tourist shops along the river. The only thing was it was a beautiful, fall Saturday or Sunday, and Rudesheim was crowded which did take away some of the charm. When we left the next morning, I saw the town of Assmanhaussen, and it looked charming. It looked like we could have taken a gondola up to a peak and walked down into Assmanhaussen.
This fall we are going to be on the Moselle, based in Krov, for four full days. If we have enough time, which I think we will, is it worth going to Assmanhaussen? Is it as charming as it looked? We will have a car, it looks like there is a ferry near Bingen. Is it worth the effort to go over to Assmanhaussen? Are there other small Rhine towns that our cruise didn't stop on we might consider instead? I think Rick likes Bacharach which is much closer to Krov, or maybe Boppard? Or perhaps we drive to Boppard from Krov and just drive south as far as we want?
I welcome opinions. Also, while wine tasting comes 2nd or 3rd behind sight seeing and beautiful views, if folks have suggestions of small Moselle family wineries, I appreciate that as well.
