Things to do in Koblenz

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Deutsches Eck (German Corner)

Deutsches Eck (German Corner) is located in the German city of Koblenz, at the confluence of the Moselle and the Rhine River. A famous structure at Deutsches Eck (German Corner) is the equestrian statue of William I, which has a total height of 37 m, with the statue of the knight itself being 14 m high. In 1216, the Archbishop and Elector of Trier, Theoderich von Wied (approx. 1170–March 28, 1242), summoned the Teutonic Knights to Koblenz and, with the intention of protecting the local hospital, gifted them the local church and hospital. The Teutonic Knights established the "Deutschherrenhaus" (German: Deutschherrenhaus) on the territory at the mouth of the Moselle and Rhine River, serving as the Teutonic Knights' residence in Koblenz, and the territory at the river mouth thus became known as "Deutsches Eck (German Corner)". Deutsches Eck (German Corner) has attracted a large number of tourists since the day the equestrian statue of William I was built. The land where the equestrian statue of William I is located is suitable for various large-scale open-air events, frequently hosting concerts, open-air festivals, and fireworks displays on the Rhine River, and has also been the finish line for the annual Middle Rhine River Marathon since 2005.

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Ehrenbreitstein Fortress

Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, also known as the Fortress of Honor, stands 118m high, towering above the Rhein. A small structure appeared on this site around the year 1000 and was converted into a fortress over the following centuries. It was later destroyed by the French, but the Kingdom of Prussia later hadEhrenbreitstein Fortressfortified. This fortress is one of the fortifications built in Europe after 1815 and remains well-preserved to this day.

Emser Therme

Zoo Neuwied

Marksburg

Marksburg is a fortress in the town of Braubach, Germany, and is the only undamaged medieval castle in the Middle Rhine River region. Visitors can explore various displays from the age of chivalry within the castle, including the private garden, wine cellar, kitchen, chapel, knight's hall, armory, and more, and can even enjoy a knight's banquet.

Stolzenfels Castle

The palace still retains a considerable part of its original facilities, which is a good example of interpreting the living culture and spirit of that era. In addition to the "Grand Knights Hall", there is also the "Little Knights Hall" worth seeing in the palace.

Seilbahn Koblenz - Talstation

Kurfurstliches Schloss

Kurfurstliches Schloss is located in Koblenz and is a grand palace. Kurfurstliches Schloss was built in approx. the late 18th century and consists of a rectangular main building and two semicircular wings. Kurfurstliches Schloss features a white main structure and is decorated with numerous columns, reliefs, and emblems.

Knaus Campingpark

Garten Der Schmetterlinge