Koblenz is the most diverse city in Germany, because it has everything, from churches and castles to cable cars.If you are travelling by your own car or have rented one, there is a perfect and easy way to explore the German castles on the Rhine by just following this simple route. Schönburg Castle hotel has wonderful garden through which you can take a walk as well as the restaurant where you can have delicious meals or have a glass of wine on the terrace.You will definitely pass by this breathtaking castle while on a cruise. This is a small town but before 15 fires and the plague in which half of the population has died it was a pretty big city. This castle is a typical medieval masterpiece with interesting interior rooms such as wine cellar, gothic hall, chapel, horse stable and bedchambers. This scenic drive has 2 parts, the upper part from Bingen to Koblenz and the lower part from Koblenz to Bonn.When it comes to train rides there is a scenic Rhine Valley railway route where you can enjoy watching Middle Rhine castles from the comfort of your seat. In 1823, Friedrich Wilhelm Ludwig, Royal Prince of Prussia and nephew of King Friedrich Wilhelm III purchased the castle ruin and its foundation stone. It is located just above the small town of Braubach.The largest and the most interesting castle ruin to visit. These castles were spying on each other and therefore it was said that the castle was the mouse which will be eaten by the Katz (Cat). These two castles are known as the “Hostile Brothers”, and are the only castles in Rhine region which are this close to one another. Castles on the Rhine river Here you can see the most important medieval fortresses, castles and palaces on the Rhine river between Rüdesheim / Bingen and Koblenz. Keep it upBorn in Dusseldorf I was lucky to enjoy the River CruisesWelcome to Travel Passionate a blog that focuses on Luxury Travel in Europe. The ticket price is around 50 euros per person and around 30 euros for children.If you are up for it, you can book a multi day cruise that includes the Rhine valley castles. It is located about 300m above the Rhine river, with the most beautiful landscape behind it. You will have a route which is 65km (40 miles) long, from Koblenz to Bingen. The German Castle Association, located in the Marksburg in Braubach on Rhine, is responsible for the preservation of these monuments. The largest and the most interesting castle ruin to visit. The Electors of Trier built the fortification in the 14th century to protect their newly … This is a small castle and was served as a toll house in the past. Meanwhile, the hills in between are quite perfect for growing grapes and so we noticed lots and lots of vineyards.From the middle of the river it was nice to get a lifted view but if you want to see the miniature castle details – the flags, windows and turrets – I'd recommend bringing binoculars. It is ideal for family and school trips where you can play table tennis, pinball, piano in your leisure time. Marksburg Castle is the last original castle on the Rhineland and the interiors are viewable via guided German tour. Tourists are amazed from... 3. This makes me wanna visit so bad and I’m definitely adding this to my bookmark! This is a city from which you can see the most remarkable landscapes of vineyards, 4 mountain ranges and forests. Most are high end luxury accommodation but there's supposedly even a hostel!The most popular German castle hotel on the Rhine is Marksburg Castle holds the unique distinction of being the only castle in the Rhineland, between Bingen am Rhein and Koblenz, which was never destroyed. It's little wonder then that these German castles on the Rhine were thick-walled fortifications, tricked out with tight winding staircases, slit windows and uneven cobblestone floors. Unfortunately […][…] day 5, we had reached the middle Rhine and spent our morning above deck watching the gorgeous small German towns and castles along both sides of the Rhine River. […]I did a day trip down the Rhine many years ago. I had my massive camera zoom lens and was able to see them through that!The most unique thing we learned is that many of the German castles on the Rhine River have been transformed into hotels. The best 13 Castles in the Rhine river 1. It was built around 900AD to serve as a post for the German Empire. People who are fans of quiet and restful places will definitely love this town, which lies on the upper Middle Rhine. It is located just above the small town of Braubach. […] If you are travelling south into Germany, be sure to visit its 25 most picturesque castles.
The wall extended all the way through the castle. Unlike the other castle, the Maus castle was never destroyed.This is a classic example of the castles from the Rhine Romanticism. This route is placed right next to the river, so that you can have an amazing view of the landscapes and the castles along the Rhine. You can have a great meal in the restaurant near the castle, as well. Tourists are amazed from the labyrinth of trenches and tunnels which can be visited. What is interesting about this picture is that wherever you stand in the room, the eyes of the soldier will follow you.This is the highest castle in the Middle Rhine Valley in Germany. Perhaps it's just Americans raised on Disney fairy tales who have their history warped.In the Roman Ages, the Rhine River was the rightmost border of the empire and the Romans constructed a long paved valley road along the left bank of the river. For an English tour, Viking hooked us up!
What is worth seeing is the beautiful furniture in the castle.This castle is turned into a luxurious hotel. Thanks for the inspiration and information. From stairs designed to go up and down to confuse potential enemies to tight corridors and arrow slits, Marksburg is a unique stone keep representative of the Middle Ages.There's a great view of the two rivers below and overall, we enjoyed the history and detailed tour! The city’s name comes from the latin word for confluence, a reminder of the region’s roman past. Bacharach has a long tradition of vintners making wine and offering their label to the tourists.This town has an interesting way of pronunciation, which is “bo-part”. I think most would be better called On our Viking cruise in mid May, it was still a tad bit chilly and unfortunately on that particular day it chose to rain.