Koln (Cologne)
Medieval Germany
Koln (Cologne) famous for its stunning Gothic cathedral, vibrant Carnival, Roman history, museums, breweries (Kölsch beer), and being the birthplace of “cologne” fragrance. It’s a bustling Rhine River city known for its lively atmosphere, rich heritage, and attractions like museums and street art.
Burg Rheinfels Castle
Where to Stay-Rhine Valley
Rheinfels Castle is a majestic structure perched on a rock above the Rhine in St. Goar. Built in the 13th century, it was one of the largest and most powerful castles along the Rhine and served as protection from attack and as a residence for the nobles who owned it.
rhine river by ferry and train
Castles
The Rhine River is a major European waterway, flowing over 800 miles from the Swiss Alps through Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Austria, Germany, France, and the Netherlands to the North Sea, forming borders and linking nations as a vital economic artery with diverse landscapes, historic castles, and major ports like Cologne and Rotterdam
Marksburg Castle on the Rhine
Castles
Marksburg Castle is a castle above the town of Braubach in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. It is one of the principal sites of the Rhine Gorge UNESCO World Heritage Site. The fortress was used for protection rather than as a residence for royal families.
Heidelberg
Castles
The earliest castle structure was built before 1214 and later expanded into two castles circa 1294; however, in 1537, a lightning bolt destroyed the upper castle. The present structures had been expanded by 1650, before damage by later wars and fires.
Burg Eltz
Mosel River
Burg Eltz is a medieval castle nestled in the hills above the Moselle between Koblenz and Trier, Germany. It is still owned by a branch of House of Eltz who have lived there since the 12th century.
Hohenschwangau Castle
Bavarian Castle
Hohenschwangau Castle is a 19th-century palace in southern Germany. It was built by King Maximilian II of Bavaria, and was the childhood residence of his son, King Ludwig II of Bavaria.
Linderhof Palace
King Ludwig
It is the smallest of the three palaces built by King Ludwig II of Bavaria and the only one which was actually completed and that he lived in most of the time from 1876 onward.
Rothenburg o.d.T
A Walled City World Heritage Site
Is well known for its well-preserved medieval old town, a destination for tourists from around the world. It is part of the popular Romantic Road through southern Germany.
Neuschwanstein Castle
King Ludwig
A castle full of mystery and intrigue with King Ludwig dying before construction completing. Since 2025, the castle is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site “The Palaces of King Ludwig II of Bavaria: Neuschwanstein, Linderhof, Schachen and Herrenchiemsee”.
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