Many of the castles were “robber-baron” fortresses built by petty princes and two-bit rulers back when there were 350 independent little states in what is today’s Germany.

Bacharach, a medieval town on the western side of the Rhine River in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, is known for its half-timbered buildings and picturesque vineyards. As part of the UNESCO World ...

Located on the west bank of the Rhine River in Germany’s Rhineland-Palatinate region, Bacharach is a charming medieval town with picturesque half-timbered houses and scenic vineyards. This ...

In Germany’s Rhine Valley, several centuries-old castles sit just minutes from one another, and visiting them can be particularly enjoyable as the foliage changes color in the fall.

An 18th century church in the town of Bad Salzig, Germany, June 5, 2021. The RheinBurgenWeg, or Rhine Castles Trail, can be picked up in the town on the left side of the storied river.

The Rhine River, the longest river in Germany, is featured in this colourful image captured by the Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission. Along this river lies the city of Bonn: the host […] ...

Viking’s Rhine River cruises range from eight to 15 days, and itineraries go beyond the Rhine to include the Main, Moselle, and a voyage that goes across the North Sea to Norway’s fjords.

I ve been a land-based traveler for most of my life. Motor coaches and cars have helped me explore everything from Italy s Tuscany region to Ireland s Rings of Kerry. But recently I discovered a love ...

The Rhine River Valley, particularly the upper middle portion, is quite a sight to see and it was deemed a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2002.