History Behind the Fortress of Koblenz
Koblenz, a town where the famous Rhine and Mosel rivers meet, is home to impressive Romanesque structure and buildings, medieval fortress and a romantic getaway tourists can visit in Germany. The beauty of the UNESCO-listed Rhine Valley serves as a back drop for all of these that photo enthusiasts will surely love. Tourists flock because of these and tourism industry boasts making it more accessible and easier for people to find their best suited hotel accommodations in Koblenz.
Best Time to Visit
The busiest time for tourism in Koblenz are the months of June, September and October while the month where you can enjoy less crowded places is the month of January. However, if tourists are eyeing for the best view Rhine Valley have, it is during the summer months ranging from June to August. Lastly, the climate is good for tourists and ideal all year long for it only ranges an average temperature of 1 degrees Celsius during winter and maximum of 14 degrees Celsius.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Tourists can travel back in time visiting Koblenz as structures, castles and fortress depicts this town's rich history in the Medieval Era. On top of every tourist's bucketlist is to visit places that hold most of the place's history. Originally built in 1259, the Stolzenfels Castle was a ruined 13th century castle that later rebuilt and turned into a palace in Gothic Revival style. Another one is a headland in Koblenz called the Deutsches Eck, where the monumental statue of William I is erected and built in 1897 as an appreciation for his role in the unification of Germany. In addition, this place is where the two rivers, Mosel and Rhine Rivers meet. For an overlooking view and historical attraction site, Ehrenbreitsein Fortress stands on the east bank of the Rhine River overlooking the town of Koblbenz. There are many Koblenz, Germany hotels that are strategically located at the center of this town. One is the City-Hotel Kurfurst Balduin, which is a 10-minute walk from the Electoral Palace and Deutsches Eck Headland. The train station is also just a 10-minute walk away from this hotel. Same is the 4-star Sanders Hotel where popular points of interests are accessible and near the hotel. They offer buffet and vegetarian breakfast, accommodations with terrace, air conditioned rooms and a bar. Lastly, a 6-minute walk from the main train station of Koblenz will lead you to the Hotel Brenner that is perfect for families, couple and friends that features spacious rooms, delicious buffet breakfast and free Wi-Fi access.