Koblenz

Koblenz is a district capital in Rhineland-Palatinate situated where the Rhine and Moselle rivers meet and then turn northward. The old town spreads along the right bank of the Rhine, while the fortress of Ehrenbreitstein sits on a steep hill across the water.

The Romans founded a military post here in 9 BCE, which later became a Frankish royal seat. In 1018, the settlement passed to the archbishops of Trier, who developed it into an important administrative center.

Residents gather in wine taverns along the riverside promenades, where Riesling and Pinot Noir from nearby vineyards are poured throughout the year. Local festivals at the river junction draw crowds who come to enjoy food and music in an atmosphere shaped by centuries of trade and winemaking.

The train station connects the city to other destinations along the Rhine and Moselle, while ferries and bridges link both riverbanks. A cable car runs from the waterfront up to the fortress, offering wide views over the rivers along the way.

At the German Corner, where the rivers join, stands a reconstructed equestrian statue of Wilhelm I marking the symbolic union of Rhine and Moselle. The original pedestal remained empty for decades before the statue was rebuilt in the 1990s.

Location: Rhineland-Palatinate

Elevation above the sea: 73 m

Shares border with: Westerwaldkreis, Rhein-Lahn-Kreis, Mayen-Koblenz

Website: https://koblenz.de

GPS coordinates: 50.35972,7.59778

Latest update: December 3, 2025 08:58