Rhineland-Palatinate Region What to Expect

DEUTSCHES ECK IS COOL, WITH LOTS OF MUSEUMS, BUT ACROSS THE RHINE UP ON THE HILL AT FESTUNG EHRENBREITSTEIN IS THE LEAST-POPULAR MEMORIAL IN HISTORY - TO THE GERMAN WAR DEAD. ONCE THE WIDOWS AND CHILDREN CAME, BUT THEY ARE FEWER NOW THESE SIXTY-SOME YEARS LATER.. THE VIEW FROM THE FORT IS MAGNIFICENCE ITSELF!

I went to Germany not expecting to fall in love with it. I thought it would be cold and antiseptic and, well, Germanic. And my first stop, in Trier, wiped the slate entirely clean. Trier has been occupied since Roman times (the most notable evidence of which is the Porta Nigra, a former city gate). It's a lovely city for wandering about, and its cathedral is, if you're into ecclesiastical architecture, a marvel of Romanesque style, blunt but elegant and haunting in its austerity. The surrounding countryside is what stole my heart, though. The Mosel river, to me, tops the Rhine in scenic value. The slate bluffs are ideal for growing the grapes that go into the incredible white wines of the region (this is an ideal place to go for an on-site education in Rieslings, Gewurtztraminers, Eisweins, etc.). Come to Trier and you will leave enchanted.

On our way to Trier our guide took us off the beaten path to Berg Eltz. This is a castle that is untypical in the sense that it was built not on high ground but in a rather large gully. it has been owned by the same family since it was built and is open for a look. there is a gift shop and a small place to get a bite. The walk from the parking lot to the castle is long and all downhill one way, very steep, and all uphill back. fortunatley there is a van taxi that will run you down and back for a reasonable price. Well worth seeing.

Bollendorf is so small, just a municipal campingsite and some small shops. Just great when traveling around the Eiffel and Luxemburg areas

Bacharach is a lovely town you will find when travelling up the Rhine River Valley in Germany. There you will find an amazing 11 century castle named Burg Stahleck, perched on the top of the hill overlooking the town, and surrounded by vineyards. You also get a bird's eye view up there, of the Rhine River and the valley. The castle is now a Youth Hostel, so if you are in the area, do try and get a room for the night, it will be well worth it!

excellent white wine there; breathtaking landscapes

I went to Germany not expecting to fall in love with it. I thought it would be cold and antiseptic and, well, Germanic. And my first stop, in Trier, wiped the slate entirely clean. Trier has been occupied since Roman times (the most notable evidence of which is the Porta Nigra, a former city gate). It's a lovely city for wandering about, and its cathedral is, if you're into ecclesiastical architecture, a marvel of Romanesque style, blunt but elegant and haunting in its austerity. The surrounding countryside is what stole my heart, though. The Mosel river, to me, tops the Rhine in scenic value. The slate bluffs are ideal for growing the grapes that go into the incredible white wines of the region (this is an ideal place to go for an on-site education in Rieslings, Gewurtztraminers, Eisweins, etc.). Come to Trier and you will leave enchanted.

On our way to Trier our guide took us off the beaten path to Berg Eltz. This is a castle that is untypical in the sense that it was built not on high ground but in a rather large gully. it has been owned by the same family since it was built and is open for a look. there is a gift shop and a small place to get a bite. The walk from the parking lot to the castle is long and all downhill one way, very steep, and all uphill back. fortunatley there is a van taxi that will run you down and back for a reasonable price. Well worth seeing.

Bollendorf is so small, just a municipal campingsite and some small shops. Just great when traveling around the Eiffel and Luxemburg areas

Bacharach is a lovely town you will find when travelling up the Rhine River Valley in Germany. There you will find an amazing 11 century castle named Burg Stahleck, perched on the top of the hill overlooking the town, and surrounded by vineyards. You also get a bird's eye view up there, of the Rhine River and the valley. The castle is now a Youth Hostel, so if you are in the area, do try and get a room for the night, it will be well worth it!

excellent white wine there; breathtaking landscapes

A nice, small town - very pleasant to walk around, plenty of good food and, of course, wine - this is German wine country. The thermal bath is fantastic -- the outdoor portion is particularly enjoyable in the winter.

In the north of Germany, very small town.

There is a Nescafe Plant and a sewage treament facility by the Autobahn bridge that kicks out some serious smells. Other than that Mombach is a really cool place to live.

Belle église, marché de Noel en décembre. Nombreux magasins (pas très cher)...