Those who wish to experience the whole of the UNESCO Heritage site should begin their tour in the famous wine town of Rüdesheim. The snake-like bend in the Rhine near Bingen marks the beginning of one of the most exciting stretches. Romantic castle such as the Pfalz at Kaub and Schönburg near Oberwesel proudly keep watch over the Loreley Valley and, steeped in legend, tell of a turbulent history. Enchanting towns and idyllic medieval villages line the banks of the river, bearing witness to the Rhine’s cultural tradition. In St. Goarshausen you come to the fabulous Loreley Rock, which each year attracts thousands of visitors from all over the world. A few miles downstream, near Kamp-Bornhofen, stand the so-called „Hostile Brothers”, while in Braubach the best preserved hilltop fortress in the Rhine Valley, Marksburg Castle, awaits you. Enjoy this unique view and a hint of the Middle Ages as you relax on board a KD ship.
Take a KD cruise past the former German capital Bonn to the legendary Drachenfels Rock at Königswinter.
There you can take the rack railway up to the spot where, according to legend, Siegfried killed the dragon. Enjoy the unique view down over the Rhine Valley. If you prefer to stay on the river bank, you will find a wonderful promenade which simply invites you to take a stroll.
