Koblenz is a city in the state of Rhineland-Palatinate in the Middle Rhine Valley in the Federal Republic of Germany. Koblenz has about 112,000 inhabitants; the surrounding area accounts for about 400,000 people in total.
- Tourist Information, Zentralplatz 1, +49 261 19433. Mo-Su 10:00-18:00.
Tourist Information, Zentralplatz 1, +49 261 19433. Mo-Su 10:00-18:00.
- Deutsches Eck. This spot (the name means German Corner in German) is where the Mosel River meets the Rhine River. The tip of the park is shaped like a ship's prow, overlooked by an enormous equestrian statue of Kaiser Wilhelm mounted on an equally-huge stone base that you can climb for a great view of the rivers and opposite shore castle/fort. Not far from the German Corner, you can catch a little sightseeing train which will drive around & point out some of the interesting things about Koblenz.
- Festung Ehrenbreitstein. This is a big military castle/fort in good condition. From there you have a good view over Koblenz. There is also one of the museum of Koblenz. It is located on the other side of the Rhine. entry fee about €2.
- Schängelbrunnen. This is a nice little fountain near the town hall. You should stand three steps in front of the fountain and in front of the figure's face. Wait there three minutes. What then happens should bring fortune.
- Militärmuseum. This is a big military museum. It is located on the other side of the Mosel. In the past Koblenz was an important strategic military area. On every side of the rivers were military castles/forts. Rivers were the most important logistic routes until the 20th century. Their possession could decide who won or lost a war.
- Mosellum - information centre - fish pass Koblenz, Peter-Altmeier-Ufer 1. Thursday to Sunday: 10AM to 5PM. Information centre in the fish pass building dedicated to the river Moselle and fish migrations. €3.
- City Sculptures. Koblenz has a number of whimsical sculptures and fountains scattered throughout the city. Look for them as you walk around, and you will be pleasantly surprised.
- Stolzenfels Castle.
- Kurfürstliches Schloss, Neustadt 24. Su-Su, 8 am-8pm. Free.
- Lahneck Castle.
- Marksburg.
Lahneck Castle.
Marksburg.
Deutsches Eck. This spot (the name means German Corner in German) is where the Mosel River meets the Rhine River. The tip of the park is shaped like a ship's prow, overlooked by an enormous equestrian statue of Kaiser Wilhelm mounted on an equally-huge stone base that you can climb for a great view of the rivers and opposite shore castle/fort. Not far from the German Corner, you can catch a little sightseeing train which will drive around & point out some of the interesting things about Koblenz.
Festung Ehrenbreitstein. This is a big military castle/fort in good condition. From there you have a good view over Koblenz. There is also one of the museum of Koblenz. It is located on the other side of the Rhine. entry fee about €2.
Schängelbrunnen. This is a nice little fountain near the town hall. You should stand three steps in front of the fountain and in front of the figure's face. Wait there three minutes. What then happens should bring fortune.
Militärmuseum. This is a big military museum. It is located on the other side of the Mosel. In the past Koblenz was an important strategic military area. On every side of the rivers were military castles/forts. Rivers were the most important logistic routes until the 20th century. Their possession could decide who won or lost a war.
Mosellum - information centre - fish pass Koblenz, Peter-Altmeier-Ufer 1. Thursday to Sunday: 10AM to 5PM. Information centre in the fish pass building dedicated to the river Moselle and fish migrations. €3.
City Sculptures. Koblenz has a number of whimsical sculptures and fountains scattered throughout the city. Look for them as you walk around, and you will be pleasantly surprised.
Stolzenfels Castle.
Kurfürstliches Schloss, Neustadt 24. Su-Su, 8 am-8pm. Free.
- Watch football at the Oberwerth-Stadium and see TuS Koblenz
- On the second weekend in August, watch "Rhein in Flammen" (Rhein in Flames). During that weekend there are concerts at Deutsches Eck, with a big fireworks display on Saturday evening. The history for this event is that the Germans sent burning ships down the Rhine and confused the Roman troops. So they broke through the "limes", a wall which protected the Romans from the uncivilized wild Germans.
- In September is the "Nacht der Museen" (Night of Museums). Special buses run between museums and other points of interest, which are open till midnight. Ticket for entrance and bus is about €16.
- Boating trips on the Rhine are famous. There are castles and vineyards to see.
- In Blaue Biwel enjoy the cabaret.
- Koblenz has a classical theater. In Germany, men wear suits and women wear gowns when going to a classic theatre.
- For young people, KuFa (culture factory) offers nice plays and concerts.
- Rheinsteig. Walk part of the trail on the right Rhine side.
- Rheinburgenweg. Walk part of the trail on the left Rhine side.
Watch football at the Oberwerth-Stadium and see TuS Koblenz
On the second weekend in August, watch "Rhein in Flammen" (Rhein in Flames). During that weekend there are concerts at Deutsches Eck, with a big fireworks display on Saturday evening. The history for this event is that the Germans sent burning ships down the Rhine and confused the Roman troops. So they broke through the "limes", a wall which protected the Romans from the uncivilized wild Germans.
In September is the "Nacht der Museen" (Night of Museums). Special buses run between museums and other points of interest, which are open till midnight. Ticket for entrance and bus is about €16.
Boating trips on the Rhine are famous. There are castles and vineyards to see.
In Blaue Biwel enjoy the cabaret.
Koblenz has a classical theater. In Germany, men wear suits and women wear gowns when going to a classic theatre.
For young people, KuFa (culture factory) offers nice plays and concerts.
Rheinsteig. Walk part of the trail on the right Rhine side.
Rheinburgenweg. Walk part of the trail on the left Rhine side.
Koblenz has two big shopping malls (Löhr-Center and Forum Mittelrhein) with some 130 shops, located in the city centre. There are also many downtown shops on or near Löhrstraße.
- Wirtshaus Alt Coblenz, Am Plan 13, +49 261 160656. Excellent regional wine and food. Main dish €9-15.
Wirtshaus Alt Coblenz, Am Plan 13, +49 261 160656. Excellent regional wine and food. Main dish €9-15.
Koblenz is located in the wine area of the Rhine and Mosel Rivers, mostly known for dry white wines, but also producing dry red wines, and in Germany, trying the beer is also a must. Southern and northern German beers differ in the proportion of hops and malt. More hops makes the beer more bitter, and this region is known for a higher percentage of hops. "Königsbacher" and "Koblenzer" are made by a local brewery.
Rhine Valley:
- Boppard
- Braubach
- St. Goar — home to the famous "Loreley", the narrowest and once the most dangerous part of the Rhine for ships Moselle:
- Treis-Karden — site of the stunning Eltz Castle, 30 km west of Koblenz
- Cochem — medieval town up the Mosel River Lahn:
- Bad Ems