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Things to see in Koblenz (Germany): 148 places and when to go
Koblenz is a city in Germany with around 313,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 148 places in and around it, mainly Food and drink (49), Hiking (48), History (26). The best known are Bad Ems, Deutsches Eck and Ehrenbreitstein Fortress. The best time to come is April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. In June there are 16 h 11 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 49. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Germany · 50.3505, 7.6
- Population
- About 313,000
- Places
- 148 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Food and drink (49) · Hiking (48) · History (26) · Nature (17) · Wildlife (12) · Temples (7)
- Best time
- April to October and December.
- Also possible
- January to March and November.
- Nearest airport
- FRA Frankfurt am Main, 77 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Alarmstange, at 545 m.
What to see in Koblenz
The places in and around Koblenz, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Bad EmsSeat of Rhein-Lahn-Kreis and town in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany8.2 km
- Deutsches EckHistorical site in Germany1.7 km
- Ehrenbreitstein FortressGerman fortress1.9 km
- MarksburgCastle in Braubach, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany9.4 km
- Stolzenfels CastleCastle in Koblenz, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany5.3 km
- Basilica of Saint CastorParish church1.3 km
- Electoral Palace, KoblenzPalace in Koblenz, Germany587 m
- Gasometer OberhausenEvent venue, formerly gasholder, in Oberhausen, Germany137 km
- KarmelenbergMountain in Germany13 km
- Tahir Mosque, KoblenzMosque in Koblenz, Germany2.8 km
- Bundeswehr Museum of German Defense TechnologyMilitary and defense technology museum of the Bundeswehr in Germany2.3 km
- AlarmstangeNature · Mountains13 km
- Thurant CastleCastle ruins above the village of Alken on the Moselle15 km
- KöppelMountain in Germany14 km
- Sayn CastleCastle ruins in Bendorf, Germany10.0 km
- Waldeck CastleCastle in Germany25 km
- FlorinskircheChurch in Koblenz, Germany1.3 km
- KühkopfMountain in Northern Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany5.1 km
- MonreposMonrepos_(Centre_de_recherche)18 km
- Schloss EngersGerman palace9.0 km
- Schloss NeuwiedChâteau14 km
- Schloss SchöneckHistory19 km
- St. SeverusParish church13 km
- Altwied CastleCastle18 km
And the other 124, by what you come to do:
- History: Grenzau Castle, Isenburg, Rauschenburg, St. Josef (Koblenz-Süd), Martinsburg, Schloss Sayn, Castellum of Ferbach, Kastell Holten, Kleinkastell Hillscheid, Pegelhaus in Koblenz
- With kids: Neuwied Zoo, Planetarium Sessenbach
- Temples: Anbetungskirche, Pilgerkirche
- Nature: Fussenacker, Auf der Hardt, Ausoniusstein, Eiszeitliches Loessprofil, Huettenweiher, Koppelstein-Helmestal, Moselufer zwischen Niederfell und Dieblich, Reichelsteiner Bachtal, Ruppertsklamm, Stelzenbachwiesen, Tongrube Huettwohl, Urmitzer Werth
- Hot springs: Emser Therme
- Food and drink: Weingut Heymann-Löwenstein, Alte Mühle Höreth, BIO-Weingut Leyendecker, Blinn Weine, Josef Bolkenius Weinbaubetrieb, Knebelbrüder, Lahnsteiner Brauerei, Madame Flöck, Mader, Schütz & Co, Sektkellerei und Weingut von Canal, Sünner Weinbau, Weinbau Rainer Grieß-Dany, Weingut Aaron Daniel Stargadsky, Weingut Anton Hammes, Weingut August Perll, Weingut Didinger, Weingut Dieter Sünner, Weingut Dietmar Sturm, Weingut Domgartenhof, Weingut Dötsch-Haupt, Weingut Freiherr von Heddesdorff, Weingut Freiherr von Schleinitz, Weingut Fries, Weingut Hess-Hautt, Weingut Josef Reif, Weingut Jürgen Volk, Weingut Kröber, Weingut Löhr, Weingut Lubentiushof, Weingut Lunnebach, Weingut Materne & Schmitt, Weingut Matthias Müller, Weingut Matthias Schunk, Weingut Reinhard und Beate Knebel, Weingut Richard Richter, Weingut Thönnes, Weingut und Brennerei Gries, Weingut und Weinkellerei Moselhaupt, Weingut Vongerichten, Weingut Walter Bauer, Weingut Wegrzynowski, Weingut Weyh, Weingut Winzerhof am Hohen Rain, Weingut Würzlayhof, Weinhaus Fries, Weinhaus Ibald, Winzerhof Brachtendorf, Winzerhof Künster
- Hiking: [[2] HWW Westerwald Etappe 2 (Flammersfeld - Waldbreitbach)](/paises/europa/alemania/2-hww-westerwald-etappe-2-flammersfeld-waldbreitbach/), Baybachtal-Weg, Ehrbachtal-Weg, Eitorf-Flammersfeld-Neuwied Asbach, European Long distance path E1 - part Germany, Reinland-Pfalz (centre), Grillhütte Flürchen, [[+] HWW Bad Honnef - Koblenz](/paises/europa/alemania/hww-bad-honnef-koblenz/), [[+] HWW Bad Honnef - Koblenz [6] (Vielbach - Montabaur)](/paises/europa/alemania/hww-bad-honnef-koblenz-6-vielbach-montabaur/), [[+] HWW Bad Honnef - Koblenz [7] (Montabaur - Neuhäusel)](/paises/europa/alemania/hww-bad-honnef-koblenz-7-montabaur-neuhausel/), [[+] HWW Bad Honnef - Koblenz [8] (Neuhäusel - Koblenz)](/paises/europa/alemania/hww-bad-honnef-koblenz-8-neuhausel-koblenz/), HWW Westerwald Etappe 1 Neuwied - Caan, HWW Westerwald Etappe 2 Caan - Vielbach, HWW Westerwald Etappe 3 Waldbreitbach - Neuwied, [[IV] HWW Westerwald Etappe 1 (Vallendar - Köppel)](/paises/europa/alemania/iv-hww-westerwald-etappe-1-vallendar-koppel/), [[K] Kölner Weg [13] Selters - Dierdorf](/paises/europa/alemania/k-kolner-weg-13-selters-dierdorf/), Kreuzeichen-Tour (Nassauer Land), Lahn-Camino, Lahn-Camino, Lahnwanderweg - 18. Etappe Obernhof-Bad Ems, Lahnwanderweg - 19. Etappe Bad Ems-Lahnstein, [Limeswanderweg [Westerwald]](/paises/europa/alemania/limeswanderweg-westerwald/), North South Trail, Section Koblenz - Sankt Goarshausen, North South Trail, Section Leutesdorf - Koblenz, PW Heilbornweg 13 km, Rheinhöhenweg Trail, Rhein-Camino, Rheinburgenweg Trail, Rheinburgenweg Trail, Rheinburgenweg Trail, Rheinburgenweg Trail, Rheinburgenweg Trail, Rheinsteig, Rheinsteig, Rheinsteig, Rheinsteig, Rheinsteig, Rheinsteig, Rheinsteig, Rheinsteig, Rheinsteig, Thüringen-Hessen-Rhein-Wanderweg 09, Westerburg - Höhr-Greznzhausen, Thüringen-Hessen-Rhein-Wanderweg 10, Höhr-Greznzhausen - Schloss Engers, Wander-Treff Dachsenhausen-Dessighofen, Wanderweg 3 des Westerwald-Vereins e. V., Westerwaldsteig Etappe 13 (Flammersfeld–Horhausen), Westerwaldsteig Etappe 14 (Horhausen–Strauscheid), Westerwaldsteig Etappe 16 (Waldbreitbach–Bad Hönningen), Wiedweg
When to go to Koblenz
The best time to visit Koblenz is April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible8:16
- FebPossible9:48
- MarPossible11:33
- AprBest time13:32
- MayBest time15:14
- JunBest time16:11
- JulBest time15:47
- AugBest time14:18
- SepBest time12:21
- OctBest time10:26
- NovPossible8:42
- DecBest time7:49
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 11 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 49. In April, 148 of the 148 places are at their best.
When to go to Germany in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Koblenz
The nearest main airport is Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA, Frankfurt am Main), 77 km as the crow flies. How to get around Germany (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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And all of Germany, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Koblenz?
The best known: Bad Ems, Deutsches Eck, Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, Marksburg, Stolzenfels Castle. In all, 148 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Koblenz?
April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. In June there are 16 h 11 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 49.
How do you get to Koblenz?
The nearest main airport is Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA), 77 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Koblenz as the destination and these 148 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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