Koblenz is a good departure port for day excursion riverboat sightseeing cruises on the Rhine and Mosel Rivers to see the Loreley, castles and vineyards. Koblenz, at the confluence of the Rhine and Mosel Rivers, has excellent transportation links making it a great departure port for day-trip riverboat cruises. Several day excursion cruise boat lines operate from Koblenz … [Read more...]
Transportation to Koblenz on the Rhine and Mosel Rivers
Getting to Koblenz in Germany is easy by train or car with easy connections to various airports and Rhine and Mosel River boat cruises. Cable Car Across the Rhine River in Koblenz © Koblenz-Touristik Koblenz, at the confluence of the Rhine and Mosel Rivers, can easily be reached by car or public transportation from all parts of Germany. Excellent rail and road connections … [Read more...]
See the Rhine in Flames Firework Displays in Germany
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 known as Rhein in Flammen (literally, Rhine in Flames) are held on five summer weekends at five different locations along the Rhine … [Read more...]
See the Rhine Waterfalls (Rheinfall) at Schaffhausen, Switzerland
The Rheinfall near Schaffhausen on the Swiss-German border is Europe's largest waterfalls and a popular day-trip destination from Zurich and Lake Constance. Europe’s largest waterfalls are in the Rhine River (Rhein) near the town Schaffhausen on the Swiss-German border. The Rhine Falls (Rheinfall) area is a very popular day-trip destination from Zurich and the Lake … [Read more...]
Public Transportation to the Rhine Waterfalls in Switzerland
Getting to Europe's largest waterfalls - the Rheinfall near Schaffhausen - is easy by car, boat, bus or train. Cycling and hiking are also popular options. The Rhine River waterfalls (Rheinfall) are an easy day-trip destination from Swiss cities such as Zurich, Schaffhausen, St Gallen, and Winterthur, or from German towns such as Konstanz on Lake Constance (Bodensee). … [Read more...]
Day Cruises on the Rhine River in Switzerland from Kreuzlingen to Schaffhausen
Boats cruise on the Rhine River in northern Switzerland and southern Germany from Kreuzlingen on Lake Constance via Stein am Rhein to Schaffhausen near the Rhine waterfalls (Rheinfall). Pleasure boats cruise on the Rhine River between Lake Constance (Bodensee) and Schaffhausen near the Rhine waterfalls (Rheinfall). These popular day-trip excursion cruises connect … [Read more...]
Tips for Saving on Luxury Rhine River Cruises
Cheap Bookings and Low Prices on European Riverboat Cruise Holidays Prices vary widely when booking a Rhine River riverboat cruise holiday. Cheap deals often indicate that fewer options are included but savings are possible especially for early reservations. Prices often vary widely on riverboat cruises on the Rhine River and tributaries such as the Moselle, Main, and … [Read more...]
Practical Tips on Booking Rhine River Cruises
Save on Reservations of European Riverboat Vacations Cheap fares for Rhine cruises are great but the size of riverboats, facilities, and level of luxury also matter when making reservations for European riverboat vacations. Many different cruise line operators use boats of various sizes and levels of luxury for cruising on the Rhine River (Rhine) and its tributaries … [Read more...]
Cruises on the Rhine River in Germany
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. MS Rhein Melodie © Nicko Cruises The Rhine (Rhein) River is enormously popular for both day trips and multiple-day cruises. Luxury European riverboat cruise liners such as … [Read more...]
Loreley Valley Rhine River Day Cruises, Germany
Short Riverboat Pleasure Trips from Frankfurt on the Mittel Rhein Cruising on riverboat on the Rhine, especially the Mittelrhein with the famous Lorelei Rock, is a popular day-trip excursion from Frankfurt am Main, Airport or Cologne (Köln). photo credit: Daxis A day-trip excursion including a pleasure cruise on a riverboat on the Rhine River is for many travelers a … [Read more...]
Pleasure Boat Cruises from Mainz and Wiesbaden on the Rhine and Main
Day-trip riverboat cruise excursions depart from Mainz and Wiesbaden on the Rhine to the Loreley Valley and on the Main to Frankfurt. Mainz Cathedral and Rheingoldhalle on the Rhine © Landeshauptstadt Mainz Boat cruises on the Rhein and Mainz rivers depart daily from Mainz and Wiesbaden in Germany. Köln-Düsseldorfer (KD) has excursion cruises downriver on the Rhine past … [Read more...]
Traveling Along the Rhine River in Europe
The Rhein / Rhine / Rijn in Switzerland, France, Germany, Holland The Rhine River, Europe's premier waterway, flows from the Swiss Alps to the North Sea through Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Austria, France, Germany, and the Netherlands. Traveling along and on the Rhine River has long been popular. Europe's premier waterway has been very important for commerce in the … [Read more...]