Koblenz Travel Guide

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Pro

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 Beautiful German Town, where you can sight the two major river of Germany called the 'Rhine' and the 'Mosel.' 


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 They sell pics of Neuschwanstein castle to tourists here! 


In a nutshell

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 The hub of the Rhine 

 

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Things to Do  

Beautiful Old Town

Beautiful Old Town, Koblenz

 43 Reviews  The Old Town of Koblenz is a delight to stroll. There is a wonderful main square where you can choose from many restaurants and cafes to enjoy a meal, or a coffee and to people watch at the same time. There are also many lovely little shops selling not only necessities and souvenirs, but also,... 

Where Rhein and Mosel meet

Where Rhein and Mosel meet, Koblenz

 25 Reviews  The point of land where the Rhine and Moselle flow together got its historical name "Deutsches Eck" (German Corner), in 1216. The German Corner has flags flying of the German states, as well as the European flag and the flag of the United States of America, which is dedicated to the victims of the... 

Fort Ehrenbreitstein

Fort Ehrenbreitstein, Koblenz

 17 Reviews  After viewing the Flower show, then it was time to see 'Ehrenbreitstein” Fortress, Europe’s second largest preserved fortress, built between 1817 and 1828 in its present-day design. Recent archaeological findings prove an ancient settlement in this area from pre-Christian times. The Conradiner... 

Castles around Koblenz

Castles around Koblenz, Koblenz

 7 Reviews  Kurfurstliches Schloss, I wonder which is the front and which is the back, both side's look as good as each other! Well, we looked at what I call the front of the Schloss, then went around the back to where the Schloss overlook's the River. What a nice view! Here, the garden is set out differently.... 

Historic Buildings

Historic Buildings, Koblenz

 10 Reviews  The Higher Regional Court of Koblenz is another lovely building to view, as is the Courthouse. Both buildings were built between 1902-1910. Luckily, this building didn't suffer any damage through-out the War. It was used as the former official residence of the district president of the... 

The Church of Our Lady

The Church of Our Lady, Koblenz

 9 Reviews  The nave of Liebfrauenkirche or the Church of Our Lady was built in Gothic style in the 13th century, whilst the choir was added in the 15th century.The Romanesque towers however, were not added till the 17th century. The bells of Liebfrauenkirche are notable especially the "Barbara" bell (all bells... 

Visit Boppard

Visit Boppard, Koblenz

 4 Reviews  OK, to continue our tour down the Rhine we left Koblenz by following the... Mosel :-S We were headed for a place called Rhens am Rhine, 3km from Koblenz and obviously the best way to get here is to drive 30km down the Mosel and then up and over the mountain range between the two rivers. This really... 

The Loreley

The Loreley, Koblenz

 5 Reviews  I think you must read in advance to appreciate this place: Lorelei is a common high mount in Rhine's banks, that doesn't mean much to those who didn't know the stories and the legends that it suggested. It's a funny thing when travelling, to be in a place that we had in mind from several readings,... 

Day trip to Burg Eltz

Day trip to Burg Eltz, Koblenz

 2 Reviews  Burg Eltz Castle is one of the best preserved castles in all of Germany. Begun in the 1100s, it was built in stages for over 500 years. The family that built the castle still owns this magnificent residence. Tours are available from April to November and cost around US$7 We ended up on a... 

St. Castor's Church

St. Castor's Church, Koblenz

 9 Reviews  St. Kastor is a really old Church, as construction began on it in 817, and in 836, it was consecrated. The current Church is mainly from construction in the 12th century. On 30th July 1991 Pope John Paul II made the Church of St. Kastor a Bascilica minor. Next to the Cemetery is a wall with a lot... 

Castle Stolzenfels

Castle Stolzenfels, Koblenz

 3 Reviews  Tourists driving cars (their own or rented, as I did) should know that there are two roads, one on each bank of the Rhine river. But better choose left or right well before, because then you will very rarely have the chance to cross the river, as bridges are very few. I guess any side has the same... 

Waterfronts (II)

Waterfronts (II), Koblenz

 8 Reviews  I must confess that I only went to Koblenz for a trip along the Rhine. The views were gorgeous, but the trip was so problematic that I saw it in a rush. I enjoyed it, and promise to return with time. 

Hotels  

Hotel Jan Van Werth

 2 Reviews and 13 Opinions  All the service was nice and friendly. The room was very comfy and sunny. We had tv and shower in... 

Ibis Hotel Koblenz

 1 Review and 74 Opinions  modern hotel, very central located. Definitely more comfortable than in a station wagon. Average... 

Restaurants  

around Goerres Platz

around Goerres Platz, Koblenz

 5 Reviews  Coffeeshop, bar, restaurant. Excellent outdoor sitting. Just relax and watch the people. Reasonable prices, not expensive! Einstein is new in Koblenz. It opened im April/Mai 2001. Try the coffee specials like Vanilla Cappucino. 

several cafes

several cafes, Koblenz

 2 Reviews  The Pegelhaus is situated in the old house, where the water levels of the Rhine are marked over years. These days there is a lovely cafe inside. It´s a lovely place, especially upstairs. My friend and I tried the homemade fresh waffels, with cherries, yummy but not very cheap....They also serve... 

Nightlife  

Blaue Biwel and Cafe Hahn

Blaue Biwel and Cafe Hahn, Koblenz

 1 Review  Blaue Biwel:Comedy Club with all the comedy stars. This club is closed now. You will find all the comedy in Cafe Hahn. Cafe Hahn: concerts, pub, restaurant More infos on http://www.blauebiwel.de/ No dress code. 

Transportation  

Getting There...

Getting There..., Koblenz

 12 Reviews  We arrived by boat from Rudesheim which was a fantastic experience. On the boat we had commentary about all the castle's and little villages on the banks of the river Rhine and cost us 13 euro each to get to Koblenz. We boarded at 09h05 and arrived in Koblenz at 13h00 

Riding the Trains

Riding the Trains, Koblenz

 3 Reviews   There is an InterCity train once an hour from Mainz to Koblenz. Half of these are direct trains from Frankfurt am Main. These trains take the scenic route through the Rhine Valley, passing by such places as the Loreley, where the legendary Rhine maidens used their lovely singing to lure... 

Local Customs  

Rhein Valley Vineyards

Rhein Valley Vineyards, Koblenz

 1 Review  On our Rhein cruise we passed mile after mile of row upon row of the most perfectly kept vineyards I have ever seen (well... it is Germany... and I haven't actually seen a vineyard before but they looked perfect to me!) I am no wine connoisseur but I have always known that German wine is my... 

Favorites  

Rhine Cruise

Rhine Cruise, Koblenz

 10 Reviews  Background While spending a few days in Cologne, we decided to take a cruise down the Rhine River. Having read many tour books, not having yet been a member of VT, we decided to depart from Cologne via train. We took the train to Koblenz. What a blast! We were on the train with a large group of... 

Wine and Vinyards

Wine and Vinyards, Koblenz

 2 Reviews   Koblenz is located in Germany's winegrowing region. South of Koblenz is the so-called Rheingau region. The drive thorugh the vineyard is a great experience. In this hilly region almost all hills is covered with vines. Every now and then you can stop in a village and have a glass of local wine in a... 

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