Cochemer Sesselbahn is an exciting tourist attraction in Cochem that offers a fun experience for the entire family. Ride up in a comfortable chairlift to the Pinnerkreuz, a beautiful place with panoramic views of the town. Experience the thrill of watching the world as your gondola rides above verdant forests and quaint houses. The top station offers a beautiful vantage point of the mountainous region along with a small café where you can relish delicious cakes, ice cream, and other regional specialties. You can also get clicked at the photo station and take instant photos of your journey for keepsakes.
A scenic cable car ride in Rüdesheim am Rhein ends at Niederwaldtempel, a historic structure dating back to 1788. Located high above the town's lush vineyards, this small viewing temple offers splendid views of the region. Niederwaldtempel was built as a part of Niederwaldpark, a beautiful landscape park that was once frequented by the likes of Beethoven and Goethe. After the original structure was completely destroyed in 1944, the temple was rebuilt and opened to the public in 2006. Visitors can admire the beautiful view and capture stunning photos from this lookout, and couples can enjoy a romantic walk in the temple's vicinity.
Standing tall at the center of Florin’s market in Koblenz, Augenroller is a clock tower notoriously famous for mocking passersby. At the crown of the tower, overlooking the marketplace is the sheet-metal visage of Johan Lutter, a 16th-century thief. Remarkably, the eyes of the robber move right to left along with the pendulum, and as the clock strikes an hour or half an hour, the robber’s tongue sticks out in a mocking gesture. According to folklore, on his deathbed, Lutter made a similar expression to mock his horde of victims.
The Ehrenbreitstein Fortress sits atop a mountain with the same name. The fortress was built on the mountain top between the years of 1817 and 1828 by Prussian forces, though another fortress had stood on this same spot until 1801 when it was destroyed by the French. Of course, early people had also seen the benefits of building on top of the impressive Ehrenbreitstein mountain; some archaeologists believe that structures may have been built on this same site as early as the 9th-Century BC. The fortress that visitors can see today was never attacked while the Prussian military owned it. It was, however, occupied by U.S. troops during the Occupation of the Rhineland. Having escaped destruction in World War II, the fortress served as a variety of establishments before being made into a museum in 1956. Visitors can take a cable car up to the fortress where they can wander around the grounds and explore the many rooms on docent-led tours.
The Niederwalddenkmal lies in Hesse, Germany. This monument is found in the Niederwald Landscape park and it was designed by architect Karl Weisbach and created by sculptor Johannes Schilling. This magnificent monument cost one million marks to make at the time. It was made in commemoration of the German Empire foundation post the Franco-Prussian War.
Romanticum offers a unique and enthralling experience like no other in the city. Get aboard a virtual steamship and set sail through the Rhine Gorge to explore the river and learn about the folklore and mysteries associated with it. The interactive, multimedia displays will show the the valley's beautiful landscape and legends while also taking you through a culinary journey of the region. You also get to see Goethe and Queen Augusta among other personalities who form an integral part of the Upper Middle Rhine Valley's chronicle.