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River Cruises

Experience fascinating river landscapes along the Rhine and Moselle rivers.

Koblenz–a city that lies on two rivers. What could be better than a river cruise?

Time for a change of perspective from land to water! Explore the two different yet fascinating landscapes along the Rhine and Moselle rivers.

Experience the UNESCO World Heritage Site ‘Upper Middle Rhine Valley’ in a unique, and perhaps the most beautiful, way during a Rhine river cruise. Take in numerous castles, palaces and fortresses that line the riverbanks. Alternatively, you can follow in the footsteps of wine along the Moselle river and marvel at idyllic wine-growing villages next to the impressive terraced vineyards that stretch almost vertically upwards. Some of the slopes are so steep that the vines can only be planted on narrow terraces secured by dry stone walls. Don't miss out on the view of this spectacular cultural landscape!

With the many themed, panoramic and round trips on offer, there is certainly a cruise for everyone!

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One-way tickets

You can purchase individual cruise tickets from our Tourist Information Office.

Reisegruppe spaziert auf dem Fußweg der Rheinanlagen in Koblenz © Koblenz-Touristik GmbH, Dominik Ketz

Group tickets

We will be happy to help you organize group tickets.

Tel: +49(0)261-30388-33
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River Cruises in Koblenz

Experience a Rhine River Cruise

The first thing you usually see when cruising along the Rhine river is Stolzenfels Castle. The castle, which was built in the 19th century, is considered a pearl of Rhine Romanticism, and not only by art historians. Still a ruin at the time, the building was given to the future King Frederick William IV of Prussia as a gift. He commissioned Karl Friedrich Schinkel to build a top-class neo-Gothic summer residence - the result can be visited by anyone today. The interiors can be visited as part of a guided tour, while the beautiful grounds with the particularly beautiful pergola garden can be visited individually. Access to the palace is via a 20-minute walk uphill through the landscaped garden with grottos and waterfalls, which was designed by Peter Joseph Lenné.

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Schloss Stolzenfels umgeben vom grünen Wald © AdobeStock (C) Ruth P. Peterkin

Die Marksburg sitzt auf einem Hügel über dem Rhein worauf Passagierschiffe fahren © Dominik Ketz

The Middle Rhine Valley

Learn more about the Middle Rhine Valley with its steep slopes, impressive rocky outcrops and hilltop castles.

The view then turns left again to the other side of the Rhine, where two highlights follow. The town of Lahnstein lies directly at the mouth of the Lahn, with Lahneck Castle towering above it. A visit here is also worthwhile: During the castle tour, you can learn all kinds of interesting facts about legends and myths, the Knights Templar and Goethe, who wrote his famous spiritual greeting here.

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Luftaufnahme vom Schloss Stolzenfels mit dem Rhein und der Stadt Lahnstein im Hintergrund © Koblenz-Touristik GmbH, Christian Görtz

Just a little further up the Rhine, Marksburg Castle rises majestically on its pedestal. The only hilltop castle on the Middle Rhine that has never been destroyed is an absolute eye-catcher. In the morning, the sun rises behind it, in the evening it catches the last rays of sunlight and is bathed in a golden veil. Visitors to Marksburg Castle can look forward to knights, cannons, castle gardens, a kitchen and bower. And of course much more, because the interiors are also very well preserved and absolutely worth seeing. For refreshments, it is worth making a detour to the castle tavern or to the small alleyways of Braubach, the village at the foot of the castle.

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Blick auf die Marksburg, umgeben von Wald, im Vordergrund der Rhein und Fachwerkhäuser © Dominik Ketz

Experience a Moselle River Cruise

Not only does the Rhine have a lot to offer, but a cruise down the Moselle is also incredibly beautiful. You may not see quite as many castles here, but one special feature that the Rhine does not offer are the lock passages. The first one is right in Koblenz. Incidentally, this is also home to the Mosellum, a museum that focuses primarily on the habitat of fish. Just behind it, you can already see the first vineyards. The Koblenz district of Güls is famous for its many vineyards, which grow varieties such as Riesling, Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc and Müller-Thurgau. Many winegrowers also offer regular wine tastings and cellar or vineyard tours.

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Blick auf die Mosel mit Wald am hinter den Weinfeldern am linken Ufer und einem steilen Hang mit Weinbergen am rechten Ufer ©

One-way tickets

You can purchase individual tickets from our Tourist Information Office.

Group tickets

We will be happy to help you organize group tickets.

Tel: +49(0)261-30388-33
E-Mail: urlaub@koblenz-touristik.de

Cruise Operators in Koblenz

On the Rhine, numerous cruise operators, such as Marksburgschifffahrt Vomfell, offer large and small castle cruises, some of which go as far as Boppard or even to the Loreley. The historic paddle steamer Goethe from Köln-Düsseldorfer sails daily from Koblenz to Bingen and back again. In addition to tours on the Rhine, the Gilles passenger boat company also offers trips on the Moselle as far as Winningen.

Pier no. 4-5

Köln-Düsseldorfer Deutsche Rheinschifffahrt AG

Panorama cruises, musical event cruises with dance and entertainment program, disco parties, boat tours, fairy tale cruises and children's parties.

Cruising time: mid-April to the end of October

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Cologne-Düsseldorf ship moored on the banks of the Rhine in Koblenz © Koblenz-Touristik GmbH, Dominik Ketz

Jetty no. 2 & 9

Gilles Passenger Ships

(Company) celebrations, conferences, seminars or round trips between Koblenz and Vallendar as well as special trips.

Travel time: mid-April to the end of October

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Ship Gilles sails in front of the Festung Ehrenbreitstein on the Rhine in Koblenz © GDKE, Pfeuffer

Pier no. 10

Marksburg River Cruises Vomfell

Trips between Koblenz and Braubach as well as various special trips to festivities on the Rhine and Moselle. Around 100 own event and themed trips.

Travel time: mid-April to the end of October

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Ship La Paloma sails in front of Festung Ehrenbreitstein on the Rhine in Koblenz © Koblenz-Touristik GmbH

Individual boat tours around Koblenz

Ries & Reling

Exclusive boat tours from Koblenz. Enjoy regional wines in a stylish atmosphere and experience the Rhine, Moselle and Lahn rivers from a new perspective.

Travel time: Upon request

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