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Advantages: All the appeal of other German Cities - old and new together Disadvantages: Can get busy on an evening driving through the town
Koblenz - what a city. It doesn't seem to hold all the commerical appeal of the other popular German cities but as a regular visitor be assured it has. From the shopping areas to the parks, to the promenade on the Rhine with the boats in summer and all the cafes, overshadowed by the Erbenstein fortress magnificent in the fading sunlight to the brilliant Deutsches Ecke. Sat and enjoyed the atmosphere of the World Cup in 2006 in 'fan fest' and the party afterwards as Germany won Sweden. The whole town came alive - so did the shops.
Koblenz has a history all of its own and shares the geographical interest of being where the Rhine and Moselle meet - at the Deutsches Ecke guarded by the Kaiser. The sheer size of the monument makes it hard to imagine how severe flooding almost submerged him some years ago.
From Koblenz railway station you ...
cornishcoast 02.03.2008 (03.03.2008)
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: somewhat helpful Review of Koblenz, Germany
Advantages: An impressive sight, easy to get to, free Disadvantages: Some people might expect "more"
The Deutsches Eck is probably Koblenz?s most celebrated attraction. It?s the headland where the rivers Rhine and Moselle meet, right in the heart of the city and the name Deutsches Eck translates literally as "German corner". Now, while it is certainly quite impressive to see these two mighty rivers become one, it?s not the only reason that this spot is worth visiting.
Towering over the headland, perched on an enormous plinth, there is a statue of Emperor Wilhelm I which was designed by Bruno Schmitz (who was also responsible for the war memorial in Leipzig). The statue was erected to commemorate the part he played in the struggle for German union. It stands over 14 metres high and as well as Wilhelm on horseback it features a representation of the winged goddess of Victory.
It?s a statue with an interesting history. In 1945 it ...
Advantages: Plenty to do for all the family, inexpensive Disadvantages:
Well, it's only five hours drive from Ostend, and it's a greast place for a holiday. Steep hills, dark forests, sunny lakes, empty roads and tidy German villages made it a delight to explore. For a bit of history, we visited Trier, the 'Rome of the North' with Emporer Constantine's 1700 year-old throne room, and Roman Baths next door. One day we left the car and took the train up the Mosel to Koblenz and then down the Rhine where we explored a ruined castle (Burg Rheinfels) and gazed down towards the Lorelei rock.
At £10 return for the family of four, the train ride was our best bargain. But we found prices in Germany to be cheap, and this made it easy to add in the swimming pools, crazy golf (and even rides on a Summer bob-sleigh run!) that add fun to a family holiday. All the family want to return next year. ...
