The historic Mayschoss railway station in the Ahr Valley

Wine · Events · Restaurant

A railway station.
2,500 wines.
Countless stories.

German wine, honest food and evenings that tend to last a little longer. Welcome to Bahnsteig 1 in the Ahr Valley.

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Historic station in MayschossGerman wine expertiseAhr Valley at heartWine · Food · Conversation

A warm welcome to the Ahr Valley

Wine comes first here. Good food joins it.

Bahnsteig 1 occupies Mayschoss’s historic railway station, surrounded by vineyards in one of Germany’s most distinctive red-wine regions.

Come for a glass, stay for dinner, browse the cellar or join one of our tasting evenings. The atmosphere is personal and relaxed; the bottles are chosen with care.

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Thorsten Rech in the Bahnsteig 1 wine cellar

2,500+ wines

A remarkable German wine cellar.

Ahr Valley Pinot Noir, VDP estates, mature vintages and discoveries from all 13 German wine regions.Explore the cellar
A selection of Ahr Valley wines prepared for a tasting

Private & corporate

Wine tastings shaped around your group.

At Bahnsteig 1, at your location or as part of a dinner – accessible, knowledgeable and never stiff.Plan a tasting

Coming up at the station

Evenings worth remembering.

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Poster for the Best of Scotland Whisky Dinner on 30 October 2026
30OCT

Six whiskies · Three-course dinner

Whisky Dinner – Best of Scotland

A journey through Scotland in six glasses, paired with an autumnal three-course menu.

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Poster for Ladies Night on 13 November 2026
13NOV

Three winemakers · Three regions

Ladies Night at Bahnsteig 1

An open, informal evening of wine, food and conversation with three outstanding German estates.

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Poster for the Christmas Special Whisky Dinner on 27 November 2026
27NOV

Six whiskies · Festive dinner

Whisky Dinner – Christmas Special

Rare bottles from Thorsten’s personal collection meet a festive three-course menu.

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More than a restaurant

A family story, a flood and more than one new beginning.

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