Ehrenbreitstein Fortress

Welcome aboard the comfortable and exclusive ship La Paloma for a cruise in the Upper Middle Rhine Valley World Heritage Site. No other section of the Rhine has such a beautiful line of castles and palaces. On board the La Paloma you can relax and enjoy the view. Start in Koblenz and sail a short distance down the Rhine with a view of the Rhine in front of Koblenz, the Ehrenbreitstein Fortress and the famous "Deutsches Eck". At the mouth of the Moselle the ship turns around and heads up the Rhine to Braubach to the Marksburg. The boat trip takes you past the Electoral Palace in Koblenz, the Koblenz Brewery, Lahneck Castle, Stolzenfels Castle and the Königsstuhl in Rhens. In Braubach (Marksburg Castle) the ship turns around and heads back to Koblenz.

The Ehrenbreitstein Fortress is located on the eastern bank of the Rhine at Koblenz. It is the northernmost point of the UNESCO World Heritage Site “Upper Middle Rhine Valley”. Situated 118 high above the Rhine it is accessible by cab cars from the town.

Welcome aboard the comfortable and exclusive ship La Paloma for a cruise in the Upper Middle Rhine Valley World Heritage Site. No other section of the Rhine has castles and palaces lined up so beautifully. On board La Paloma you can relax and enjoy the view. Start in Koblenz and first sail a short distance down the Rhine with a view of the Rhine in front of Koblenz, the Ehrenbreitstein Fortress and the famous “Deutsches Eck”. At the mouth of the Moselle, the ship turns around and sails up the Rhine to Lahnstein/Stolzenfels. The cruise will take you past the Electoral Castle of Koblenz, the Koblenz Brewery, Lahneck Castle and Stolzenfels Castle. Here the ship turns back and heads back to Koblenz.

Discover the Christmas Koblenz from the water: Start your one-hour tour with a view of the imposing Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, the German Corner and the Moselle estuary with delicious mulled wine from the winegrowers on deck. While driving, tune in to the best time of the year with Christmas music. We also spoil you with delicious snacks à la carte from our galley.

This ancient city in Germany has a lot to tell about to its visitors. We first start our tour in discovering the Ehrenbreitstein Fortress which is located on the eastern bank of the Rhine at Koblenz. It is the northernmost point of the UNESCO World Heritage Site “Upper Middle Rhine Valley”. Situated 118 high above the Rhine it is accessible by cab cars from the town. Also, discover the old town and many narrow and romantic streets and numerous small squares. Cover the famous and renowned places of the old town and take home the experience of a unique adventure.

Graced with a stunning location on the confluence of the Rhine River and Moselle River, the historic city of Koblenz makes for a wonderful day trip from Frankfurt. Highlights on this small-group tour include a guided visit to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, Europe’s second-largest preserved fortress, and a cable car ride over the UNESCO-listed Rhine Gorge. Enjoy free time to explore Koblenz at your leisure, and top off your experience with a typical German dinner on the banks of the Rhine. Numbers are limited to 7 on this small-group tour, ensuring you’ll receive personalized attention from your guide.

Enjoy Koblenz in the heart of the picturesque region of Rhine and Moselle. Dive into the over 2000 year-old history of this former Roman settlement, one of the oldest cities in Germany. We will take you so view the Deutsches Eck (German corner) from which the city’s Latin name „confluentes – at the merging of the rivers“ is derived. Come with us to get familiar with the German/French past of Koblenz and explore the romantic little streets between Basilica St. Kastor and the Schängel Fountain at the town hall. You will learn about: * Roman Empire * The junction between the Rhine and the Moselle * Teutonic Knights * Holy Roman German Empire * Kaiser Wilhelm I * World War I and II * Reconstruction of the Post War * Modern age You will see: * Rhine and Moselle River * Deutsches Eck * View of Fortress Ehrenbreitstein * Basilica of St. Castor * Old Town * St. Florin’s Market * Liebfrauenkirche * Görresplatz * Jesuitenplatz * Münzplatz * Denkmalzone “Vier Türme”