Bacharach is a charming small town located on the western bank of the Rhine River in the Rhineland-Palatinate region of Germany. Known for its medieval architecture, half-timbered houses, and ...

Parts of the river Rhine in south Germany are closed to shipping on Wednesday and are expected to remain shut in the coming days after heavy rain and melting snow increased water levels, ...

German officials say water levels on the Rhine River could reach a critically low point in the coming days, making the transport of goods along the river increasingly difficult.

The cities of Speyer, Worms and Mainz, in the German state of Rheinland-Pfalz, all provide lessons about their Jewish communities throughout the centuries, especially during the Middle Ages.

Rain has raised water levels on the Rhine in Germany but most of the river remains too shallow for cargo vessels to sail fully loaded, commodity trade . Monday, March 31, 2025. SUBSCRIBE.

The Rhine runs more than 760 miles from the Alps to the North Sea, winding through Germany but also parts of Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Austria, France, and the Netherlands.

Uniworld's Rhine River cruises start at eight days, but travelers with more time can combine the Danube, Main, and Rhine Rivers on a 25-day, eight-country cruise.

Rhine river shipping has been stopped around Maxau in south Germany since Wednesday night, the WSA inland waterways navigation agency said. High water means vessels do not have enough space to ...