It may sound like a German bar, but the Deutsches Eck (German Corner) is actually a spit of land at the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle. It got its name from the Teutonic Order of Knights which settled here in 1216 and a monument to Kaiser Wilhelm I was built here to commemorate the unification of the German Empire. Dedicated in 1897, destroyed in 1945, declared a memorial to German unity in 1953 and reconstructed in 1993, the 37m-high monument now attracts more than 2 million visitors every year and since 2002 it has been part of the Upper Middle Rhine Valley UNESCO World Heritage site.

At 118 metres high overlooking the Rhine, Ehrenbreitstein Fortress offers the most stunning views of Koblenz, the surrounding vineyards and the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle rivers. The second-largest preserved fortress in Europe, it was built in its present form between 1817 and 1828. However, its origins date back as far as 1000 AD and the most recent archaeological excavations show evidence of a pre-Christian settlement. This architectural gem is in a class of its own along the Rhine. Almost completely preserved, it is open to the public, along with some parts of the excavations.

Stolzenfels Castle sits in splendour on the site where the borders of the electorates of Trier, Mainz and Cologne once met. Today the castle is considered a striking masterpiece and an important symbol of Romanticism on the Rhine. The gate building, Gothic residential tower, main castle building with vaulted banqueting hall, pergola garden and keep are all open to the public. Parts of the castle feature furniture, paintings and sculptures dating from the 16th to the 18th century, while the banqueting hall has a collection of historical weapons and flags. Other attractions include the wall paintings in the chapel, amongst which are some of the best preserved mural cycles by artists of the Düsseldorf school. Read more

The Upper Middle Rhine Valley, one of the oldest and most magnificent cultural landscapes in the whole of Europe, is also considered the epitome of Romanticism on the Rhine. The approx. 65km section between Koblenz and the towns of Bingen and Rüdesheim was awarded UNESCO World Heritage status in 2002 in recognition of the beauty and diversity of this stretch of the river. It also boasts an impressive number of castles, fortresses and palaces. Around 40 such buildings between Koblenz and Bingen illustrate the strategic importance of the Rhine in centuries gone by. Read more

Imagine yourself on a fantasy-filled steamboat voyage through time, experience the romance of the Rhine close up and get to know the river, with its legends and fairytales, in all its amazing diversity. This 800m² exhibition is housed in Koblenz's Forum Confluentes arts centre.

Opening times:

daily 10am-6pm

The permanent exhibition takes up the entire first floor. In addition to this, the museum has a flexible exhibition space in the basement as well as dedicated areas for its collection of drawings and prints and its museum library. All of which have contributed to the museum finally receiving the appreciation it deserves.

Opening times:

Tuesday-Thursday 10.30am-5pm, Sunday & public holidays 11am-6pm

This can be seen from its location on the Deutsches Eck, the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle rivers. Here it faces the Kaiser Monument, the memorial to Wilhelm I, which in 1992 was restored to its original form along with the museum building. The Ludwig Museum provides a unique connection to the art of today, particularly that of France, and benefits from its links to the Peter and Irene Ludwig Foundation and its portfolios in numerous museums both in Germany and abroad.

Opening times:

Tuesday-Saturday 10.30am-5pm, Sunday & public holidays 11am-6pm