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See the Rhine in Flames Firework Displays in Germany

April 2, 2022 by Henk Bekker in Germany, Rhine River

Rhein in Flammen bei St Goar

Rhein in Flammen are spectacular firework events held on the Rhine River at Bonn, St Goar, Koblenz, Rüdesheim and Oberwesel. Boat tickets sell out fast. Each summer, massive firework displays light up the Rhine River in Germany. These events are known as Rhein in Flammen (literally, Rhine in Flames) are held on five summer weekends at five different locations along the … [Read more...]

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Day Trip Rhine and Main River Boat Cruises from Frankfurt in Germany

April 2, 2022 by Henk Bekker in Frankfurt, Germany, Rhine / Rhein River, Rhine River, River Cruises

Primus Line Boats in Frankfurt am Main for river boat cruises

Riverboats depart frequently from Frankfurt for day-trip excursions and pleasure cruises on the Main and Rhine Rivers in Germany. Pleasure cruises on the Main and Rhine rivers are easy to enjoy from Frankfurt am Main. Primus and KD boats have several sightseeing cruises on the Main – often with meals or after-work drinks – allowing passengers to enjoy views of the … [Read more...]

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Pleasure Boat Cruises from Mainz and Wiesbaden on the Rhine and Main

April 2, 2022 by Henk Bekker in Germany, Rhine / Rhein River, Rhine River

KD Boppard in Rüdesheim easily reached on Rhine cruises from Mainz and Wiesbaden

Day-trip riverboat cruise excursions depart from Mainz and Wiesbaden on the Rhine to the Loreley Valley and on the Main to Frankfurt. Boat cruises on the Rhein and Mainz rivers depart daily from Mainz and Wiesbaden in Germany during the high season. Köln-Düsseldorfer (KD) has excursion cruises downriver on the Rhine past Rüdesheim to the Loreley Valley and Koblenz. Primus … [Read more...]

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Christmas and Winter Rhine Cruises from Frankfurt and Rüdesheim

October 1, 2021 by Henk Bekker in Frankfurt, Germany, Rhine / Rhein River, Rhine River

Rhine and Main River day-trip pleasure cruise boat excursions are possible during the pre-Christmas advent period from Rüdesheim and Frankfurt. Rhein boats also cruise the Loreley Valley some winter days. Day-trip riverboat cruise excursions on the Rhine are far less common during winter than in summer. However, in winter, KD riverboats often cruise on the Rhine from … [Read more...]

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Winter Day-Trip Pleasure Boat Cruises on the Rhine River in Germany

October 1, 2021 by Henk Bekker in Cologne / Köln, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Germany, Rhine / Rhein River, Rhine River

KD Winter and Christmas Market Rhine Cruises

During winter, pleasure boat cruises and sightseeing excursions on the Rhine River are limited but still possible. The best options are during the Christmas market period or all winter from Rüdesheim, St Goar, and Cologne. Pleasure boat day-trip cruises on the Rhine River in Germany are very popular year-round. During winter, the Rhine Valley can be hauntingly beautiful … [Read more...]

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By Bus from Frankfurt-Hahn (HHN) to Frankfurt am Main and Airport

January 2, 2021 by Henk Bekker in Frankfurt, Germany

Flibco Bus Airport Shuttle

The Flibco / Bohr / Ryanair bus provides the cheapest way to travel from Flughafen Frankfurt-Hahn Airport (HHN) to downtown Frankfurt am Main and International Airport (FRA). This airport shuttle bus can be reserved through Flibco with special deals as cheap as €5. Some services may also be reserved through Flixbus or as IC Bus through German Railways. Getting to … [Read more...]

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List of Top Ten Best Christmas Markets to Visit in Germany

October 10, 2020 by Henk Bekker in Germany

Berlin Christmas Market

The list of the top ten best Christmas markets (Weihnachstsmärkte / Christkindlesmarkt) to visit in Germany include Nuremberg, Dresden, Berlin, Frankfurt, Munich, Lübeck, Leipzig, Rothenburg, Cologne, and Dortmund. A selection of the top ten best Christmas markets (Weihnachtsmärkte) to visit in Germany is not easy. Every town in Germany seems to have a Christmas market in … [Read more...]

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Day-Trips on Long Frankfurt Airport Stopovers

June 20, 2019 by Henk Bekker in Cheap Flights, Cologne / Köln, Frankfurt, Germany, Heidelberg, Rhine River

Half-Timbered Building in Limburg an der Lahn

ICE Train Excursions from FRA to Limburg, Cologne (Köln), and Heidelberg Inter-City-Express (ICE) trains allow transit passengers with long stopovers at Frankfurt International Airport (FRA), Germany, to visit Limburg, Cologne (Köln), and Heidelberg on day trips. Transit passengers on short stop-overs at Frankfurt International Airport (FRA), usually head for Frankfurt … [Read more...]

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Cheap Transportation from Frankfurt Airport to Strasbourg

January 3, 2018 by Henk Bekker in Alsace, France, Frankfurt

Lufthansa plane at FRA

Buses such as the Lufthansa Express and Flixbus are the cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt Airport to Strasbourg. Trains are faster but more expensive. The Lufthansa Express Bus and Flixbus coaches are the best way to travel between Frankfurt Airport and Straßburg. Trains are a good alternative but always require at least one transfer. The fastest journeys are on German … [Read more...]

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Frankfurt Airport (FRA) Stopover Sightseeing Guide

October 6, 2017 by Henk Bekker in Cheap Flights, Frankfurt, Germany

Frankfurt am Main Main Station

By Train to Frankfurt am Main, Mainz, Wiesbaden, and Cologne (Köln) What is there to do on a stopover at Frankfurt International Airport (FRA), Germany? Plenty, as fast trains make trips to downtown Frankfurt am Main, Mainz, Wiesbaden, and even Cologne (Köln) possible. Frankfurt International Airport (FRA), the busiest airport in continental Europe, is slick and modern … [Read more...]

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Best Luxury Riverboat Cruises in Germany

August 2, 2017 by Henk Bekker in Danube River, Rhine / Rhein River, River Cruises

MS Modigliani of CroisiEurope in Rüdesheim

The Rhine (Rhein), Moselle (Mosel), Main, Danube (Donau), and Elbe Rivers offer the best luxury riverboat cruise vacation trips in Germany. Luxury riverboat cruises are a wonderfully convenient way to travel Europe. German rivers including the Rhine, Moselle, Main, Danube, and Elbe see many luxury multiple day riverboat cruises on cruise lines including Avalon, Viking … [Read more...]

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Cruises on the Rhine River in Germany

May 18, 2016 by Henk Bekker in Germany, Rhine / Rhein River, Rhine River, River Cruises

MS Rhein Melodie of Nicko Cruises

Cruising the Rhein, Mosel, Main, and Danube (Donau) Rivers Cruise routings of multiple-day, luxury Rhine riverboat cruises can be extended by adding the Moselle, Main, and Danube Rivers in Germany. The Rhine (Rhein) River is enormously popular for both day trips and multiple-day cruises. Luxury European riverboat cruise liners such as Amadeus, Viking, Tauck, Avalon, and … [Read more...]

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