The Rhine is one of the

largest rivers in Western

Europe and is bordered

by Germany, Switzerland,

Austria, France, and the

Netherlands. The area is

an ideal tourist location

since there are many

great cities, medieval

castles, vineyards, and

historical places located

on its banks to visit. The

following explores places

to visit while cruising

along the Rhine.

T H E R H INE

Germany’s oldest city is easily

accessible due to its location on

the banks of the Rhine. While in

Cologne, you’ll find many

places to explore. Cologne

Cathedral is the number one

must-see. If you enjoy

museums, you can stop to visit

the Ludwig Museum, the

Wallraf-Richartz-Museum, and

the Kolumba Museum. There are

also the Romanic churches,

guided tours, and boat trips to

take in. After sightseeing, you

can eat at one of many

delectable restaurants.

C OLOGNE

Koblenz is known as

Germany’s most beautiful

corner and is located at

the intersection of the

Rhine and Moselle rivers.

In Koblenz, visit the

Basilica of St. Castor or

one of the city’s many

museums, including the

Rhine Museum. The city is

very open to tourism, and

as you stroll through shops

and promenades, you’ll

feel very welcome.

K OBLENZ

Rüdesheim is one of the

best locations along the

river. Since it’s a

winemaking town, you can

enjoy visiting one of many

vineyards or winery

taverns for wine tastings,

or walk the Doppelgasse,

which is a popular avenue

lined with wine bars. If

you are an outdoors

enthusiast, you can enjoy

biking or swimming in one

of the outdoor heated

baths. After a long day of

sightseeing, visit a local

restaurant, café, or pub.

R ÜDESHE IM

As one of the best-planned cities in the country, Mannheim is a great

place to stop during a cruise and is very easy to navigate. There are

many popular attractions, including the largest German baroque

palace and a water tower famous for its structural beauty. You can

also visit the Electoral Palace, the Palace Chapel, the Jesuit Church,

and a number of museums and theaters. After a long day of touring

the city, you can stop at a delicious restaurant or a lively club.

M ANNHE IM

Braubach offers Marksburg

Castle, which has stood the

test of time against war and

weather. It dates back to

the twelfth century and has

been owned by six noble

families. This distinguished

castle sits high on a cliff

and is difficult to get to,

but it is more than worth

the trip. While in Braubach,

the wine lover in you may

want to visit some of the

vineyard guesthouses or the

wine taverns.

B RAUBACH

Ripe with culture and

history, Mainz is where

the rivers Rhine and

Main separate. If you

enjoy the outdoors, you

can take a walking tour

that leads to historical

monuments and other

tourist locations. You

can also visit a variety of

famous museums like

the Mainz State Museum,

the Museum of Natural

History, or the Museum

of Ancient Sea Travel.

M A INZ

Bonn is the former capital

of Western Germany.

Here, you will see many

monuments as well as

music events on the

streets. You won’t have to

go too far to find a source

of entertainment;

theaters and art museums

are mainstays of life in

Bonn. As with all of the

stops along the Rhine, you

can find a café or

restaurant to enjoy

traditional German fare.

B ONN

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