A Day in Koblenz, Germany

After our road trip of the Blackforest region, we drove via Bingen into the underrated city of Koblenz in Germany. The 65 km drive from Bingen to Koblenz is the region called the Rhine Gorge. The drive is absolutely stunning. We came across pretty small towns and magnificent castles on hill tops. This drive is a UNESCO World Heritage and highly recommended when in Koblenz. We dropped our car off and set off to explore the city which is located on the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle rivers. Koblenz is a 2000 year old city, one of the oldest in Germany. It is a nice mix of old heritage and modern living. The Koblenz landscape is beautiful. The city, located on the confluence of two great multi-nation rivers is a great sight.

We had booked an overnight stay at Haus-am-rhein through Booking.com. It was a very cozy 2 bedroom furnished house located on the Rhine river. The self check-in was super easy.

We began our day by strolling in the pretty lanes of Koblenz that had tons of lovely cafes. We grabbed an open sandwich, eggs and a coffee. We fuelled up substantially for a day of sightseeing. While ambling the streets we came across a music gallery which was exhibiting and selling records. My husband Jai, is a music lover and a record collector. He was behaving like a kid in a candy store. From Jazz to Classic Rock to Folk Rock, the collection was fabulous!

Cable Car Ride

The cable car is a great and scenic way to go up to the Ehrenbreitstein Fortress. It is located high on a rocky peninsula. The views of the valley, the confluence of the rivers and the Deutsches Eck are stunning. The fortress has a 5000 year old history, so if you do not have a tour booked then you can pick up an audio guide at the reception. Next to the fort is the Koblenz State Museum which has a great collection of archaeological artefacts. On reaching the top, the views are to die for and also to take great family pics.

Deutsches Eck

In the evening we headed to relax at the German Corner or the Deutsches Eck. It is the cape where the River Mosel joins the river Rhine. There is a memorial of Kaiser Wilhelm I who was instrumental in bringing about the unification of Germany after three years of war. After the Berlin Wall came down in November 1989, three concrete parts of the actual wall were installed next to the monument. On 3rd October 1990, the emblems of the new federal states were added. We loved hanging around the Eck as it was buzzing and lively. They had a small fair set up for some local shopping. It is a nice place to unwind and soak in the atmosphere.

In the late evening we ambled the lanes of Old Town and we came across a band playing some wonderful music. We jammed to the music with a couple of beers and sandwiches, making it the perfect end to our short stay in Koblenz.