Koblenz-Germany
Koblenz Day Trip from Frankfurt:
After arriving to Frankfurt my Son In-law took us to one day trip to Koblenz.My daughters friends family accompanying us with kids.
Koblenz is one of the oldest cities in
Germany. The settlement of the Teutonic Order at the confluence of the Rhine
and Moselle rivers in 1216 gave this historically significant place its name "Deutsches
Eck". Koblenz also owes its name to the confluence of the Rhine and
Moselle. Over the course of time, "Castellum apud Confluentes", Latin
for "the fort at the confluence", transformed into the present-day
name of Koblenz. The city is located at the confluence of the Mosel and the
Rhine, justifying its name.
We three families left from Frankfurt by 9.30 am .We arrived around 11:00 am and started our day by exploring the market area and the old city. One of the most Romantic cities in Germany is without a doubt Koblenz. Strolling through cobble-stone alleys, enjoying the view from a true German fortress, and admiring impressive churches in the original white-red colors, Experience the sights and sounds of Koblenz on this full-day, the market area is huge, with plenty of eateries and shopping opportunities.
There are many beautiful old structures to admire. After about an hour, we crossed the market area one of the reasons why this city is so popular and unique, is because this is the place where the Moselle River flows into the Rhine.
The Deutsches Eck
This is the most important place in Koblenz. This is namely the point where the Moselle River flows into the Rhine River you can watch two of the most important German rivers come together into one mass of water. and reached the riverside.It r. This is also the place where you’ll find the statue of Kaiser Wilhelm I to remember the German unification in 1871. Standing high on a pedestal and surrounded by the coat of arms of all federal states of Germany, it is quite impressive to behold. Climbing the statue will also give you a nice point of view.
It took us about 30 minutes to walk along the river until we reached the Deutsches Eck, an artificial headland at the confluence of Mosel and Rhine. This place also has the monumental equestrian statue of the first German Emperor, Wilhelm I.
Lots
of greenery surrounds it .We spent about 1.5 hours exploring the place,
clicking pictures, and saw everyone playing in the open space behind the
monument. we headed to the cable car station, just a few meters away.
Cable Car-(Seilbahn ride)
The breath-taking cable car (Seilbahn ride) across the Rhine up to Festung Ehrenbreitstein should not be missed on any visit to Koblenz. Enjoy a spectacular view of the UNESCO World Heritage Site "Upper Middle Rhine Valley" and the city with its more than 2,000 years of tradition at the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle rivers from one of the 16 panorama cabins.
To enter the fortress, you need a ticket, which you can buy at the counter OR, as mentioned earlier, you can buy a Kombi ticket with the cable car ride (which is cheaper than buying tickets separately for the cable car and the fortress). From the Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer you can take a cable car over the river to the fortress on top of the hill.
We bought a Kombi Ticket at the Cable Car Station, which included a ticket to Festung Ehrenbreitstein ( fortress ‘Ehrenbreitstein’), which is on the hill on the other bank of River Rhine, and travel to and fro with cable car.You also buy just the cable car ticket, or a kombi ticket- that we can return The cable car took us to the fortress ‘Ehrenbreitstein’ (Festung Ehrenbreitstein in German), located 118 meters above Koblenz on the east bank of the Rhine.
Ehrenbreitstein Fortress:
This fortress is the one you’ll see on the other side of the river when standing at the Deutsches Eck. The huge fortification cannot be missed and will certainly attract your attention
118 metres above the Rhine, from the fortress you have probably the most fantastic view of Koblenz and the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle. Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, the second largest preserved fortress in Europe, was built in its present form... standing 118 meters above the Rhine, Festung Ehrenbreitstein probably offers the most fantastic view of Koblenz and the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle rivers. The distinguishable colours of the two rivers and how they merge are worth seeing. The Festung Ehrenbreitstein, the second largest preserved fortress in Europe, was built in its current form between 1817 and 1828. Its origins date back to the year 1000.
To enter the fortress, you need a ticket, which you can buy at the counter OR, as mentioned earlier, you can buy a Kombi ticket with the cable car ride (which is cheaper than buying tickets separately for the cable car and the fortress).
The fortress is massive, and the beautiful gardens surrounding it are lovely. Various species of plants and colourful flowers enhance the beauty of the garden. These places can be accessed free of cost. A walk through the garden takes you to the museum shop/ticket counter. Since we bought the Kombi Ticket, we spent some time in the gardens adjoining the fortress
After arriving at the base, we walked along the river bank, grabbed something to eat, and then headed to Koblenz Hauptbahnhof,( the main or central station of a town or city.)
City Tour with the Bimmelbahn Train-(A small train or tram equipped with a bell. A trackless train.)
Explore the historic city of Koblenz on board a tourist train. Enjoy a ride through the city center departing from the Cathedral. Enjoy panoramic views of the sights from the comfort of your train seat. Explore the Old Town and the unique history of Koblenz on a sightseeing tour.
In addition, learn more about the history of the city and uncover its secrets and legends from an informative audio-guide. During this tour, see all of the city's highlights in just 45 minutes and afterwards, explore the rest of the city at your own pace.
I think one full day is enough to see the main attractions in Koblenz. It’s a fairly small city, and the main things to do are all located within a small radius of the Old Town.We enjoyed the trip with kids and departed by 6pm
This one day trip makes the journey to this historic location an eventful and varied experience. !
