Sight
Middle Rhine
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The Middle Rhine is a 65-kilometer stretch of the Rhine River from Bingen to Bonn, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its cultural and natural beauty. This section is renowned for its steep vineyard-covered slopes, medieval castles perched on hilltops, and picturesque towns like Bacharach, St. Goar, and Boppard. Visitors can cruise the river on a KD or Bingen-Rüdesheimer ferry, hike the Rheinsteig trail for panoramic views, or explore the many castles such as Marksburg, Rheinfels, and Pfalzgrafenstein. The region is also famous for its Riesling wines, with numerous wineries offering tastings. Koblenz, at the northern end, serves as a gateway to the Middle Rhine, with the Deutsches Eck (German Corner) where the Moselle meets the Rhine.
Don't miss
- Lorelei Rock – a famous cliff and legend, best seen from a river cruise
- Marksburg Castle – the only hilltop castle in the region never destroyed
- Rheinsteig Trail – a long-distance hiking path with stunning river views
- Wine tasting – sample Riesling in towns like Rüdesheim or Bacharach
- River cruise – take a KD or Bingen-Rüdesheimer ferry for a relaxing tour
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Middle Rhine
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
Cheapest way inAachen old town tour - GERMAN (public)4.8★ · 31 travelers~2 hoursFrom$14 per personSee dates →
Best full dayRhine Valley Trip from Frankfurt including Rhine River Cruise4.1★ · 1,235 travelers~8 hoursFree cancellationFrom$174 per personSee dates →
Private & flexibleDiscover Koblenz: Old Town, Rhine Promenade & Deutsches Eck4.7★ · 16 travelers~2 hoursFree cancellationFrom$204 per personSee dates →More attractions in Koblenz