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Cochem / Mosel

Montag, November 30th, 2009

The city of Cochem is certainly one of the have-to’s for every sound river Mosel-trip. Actually quite a small town, but with a picturesque city-center. And on top of a hill Cochem castle (which is actually a romantic 19th century retro-building) welcomes visitors from all over the world and is a popular spot for wedding’s. Here are some pictures:

Cochem with it's famous castle on top.

Cochem with it's famous castle on top.

Cochem castle - main entrance from inside

Cochem castle - main entrance from inside

City of Cochem / Mosel

City of Cochem / Mosel

So do not miss to visit Cochem at river Mosel once you are around. It is located on half way between Koblenz and Trier and easy to reach by train.

Rhine valley near Koblenz (Coblence)

Mittwoch, März 4th, 2009

This picture shows the Rhine valley south of Koblenz. Koblenz is a city of litte more than 100.000 inhabitants where the river Mosel flows into river Rhine. At this very point is a monument called the “Deutsches Eck” (frankly translated: German corner) which is the main tourist attraction of the city.

Rhine valley near Koblenz

Rhine valley near Koblenz

This pictures gives you a good understanding of what the area is like from southern Mainz to Germany’s former capital of Bonn. The part south of Koblenz is for some kilometers called the “romantic Mittelrheintal” and as such a part of the UNESCO-heritage.

River Rhine

Mittwoch, Februar 25th, 2009

River Rhine (or Rhein in German, Rhin in French, Rijn in Dutch) is one of the most important rivers in Europe. Historically it is the basis of the Franconian Empire which followed the Roman empire to become the leading power of Europe. Out of the Franconian Empire, two nations emerged: France and Germany. Ever since River Rhine has been more or less the border between this two nations, and often enough wars were fought about who is to control River Rhins and thus Europe.

River Rhine has a length of 1320 kilometer which equals 820 miles.

River Rhine Map

River Rhine Map