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Things to see in Koblenz (Germany): 79 places and when to go
Koblenz is a town in Germany, and this site lists 79 places in and around it, mainly Food and drink (35), Hiking (18), Nature (12). The best known are Lorelei, Rhine Gorge and Pfalzgrafenstein Castle. The best time to come is April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. In June there are 16 h 08 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 52. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Germany · 50.0738, 7.6506
- Places
- 79 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Food and drink (35) · Hiking (18) · Nature (12) · History (10) · Mountains (7) · Wildlife (6)
- Best time
- April to October and December.
- Also possible
- January to March and November.
- Nearest airport
- FRA Frankfurt am Main, 65 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Hochsteinchen, at 648 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.
- LoreleiRock on the eastern bank of the River Rhine in Germany9.2 km
- Rhine GorgeCultural landscape in the Middle Rhine, part of the World Heritage of UNESCO11 km
- Pfalzgrafenstein CastleCastle in Germany8.3 km
- Rheinfels CastleCastle in Germany9.8 km
- Stahleck CastleCastle in Germany8.4 km
- Katz CastleCastle in Germany10 km
- Maus CastleCastle in Germany11 km
- E8 European long distance pathEuropean long-distance hiking trail13 km
- Sooneck CastleCastle in Germany14 km
- Heimburg in NiederheimbachCastle in Germany12 km
- KandrichNature · Mountains10 km
- HochsteinchenNature · Mountains11 km
- SalzkopfMountain in Germany13 km
- FleckertshöheNature · Mountains13 km
- SchanzerkopfMountain in Germany13 km
- Jüdischer FriedhofCemetery15 km
- SpitzesteinMountain in Germany6.9 km
- Häuser KranPortal crane and industrial monument in Sankt Goarshausen, Germany10.0 km
- Hintere Dick-EisenbolzNature reserve in Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany15 km
- Rheinhänge von Burg Gutenfels bis zur LoreleyNature reserve in Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany8.5 km
- StruthNature reserve in Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany2.5 km
- Wiesen am HirtenbornNature reserve in Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany9.1 km
- AquaFit KastellaunWith kids · Hot springs15 km
- Argenthaler WaldseeHot spring bath13 km
And the other 55, by what you come to do:
- With kids: Familienbad Freier Grund, Naturfreibad Simmern, Tier-Erlebnispark, Bell
- Food and drink: Gutsschänke Sennerhof, Loreley-Kellerei Georg Leonhard GmbH, Rheingauer Gutsbräu, Rheingoldschänke, small brewery, Stahlberg Brennerei Protze, Straußwirtschaft Andreas Schmelzeisen, Strieders Mühle, Stumm's Brauhaus, Traubenwerk, Wein- und Sektgut Goswin Lambrich, Weinbau Familie Schweizer, Weinbau Toni Theis, Weingut Albert Lambrich, Weingut Altenkirch, Weingut Bahles, Weingut Bernhard Praß, Weingut Graf von Kanitz, Weingut Hoffmann, Weingut König, Weingut Laquai, Weingut Michael Rößler, Weingut Mohr, Weingut Nies, Weingut Perabo, Weingut Persöhnlich, Weingut Philipps Mühle, Weingut Ratzenberger, Weingut Richard Weiler, Weingut Stahl, Weingut Stassen, Weingut und Ferienwohnungen Lithos, Weingut Wurm, Winzerkeller, Zum Rebstock
- Hiking: North South Trail, Section Goarshausen - Rüdesheim, Rhein-Camino, Rhein-Camino, Rheinburgenweg Trail, Rheinburgenweg Trail, Rheinburgenweg Trail, Rheinburgenweg Trail, Rheinhöhenweg Trail, Rheinhöhenweg Trail, Rheinhöhenweg Trail, Rheinhöhenweg Variante, Rheinsteig, Rheinsteig, Rheinsteig, Rheinsteig, Riesling Schleife Lorcher Schiefer, Welterbesteig Oberes Mittelrheintal
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.
- JanPossible8:18
- FebPossible9:49
- MarPossible11:33
- AprBest time13:31
- MayBest time15:12
- JunBest time16:08
- JulBest time15:45
- AugBest time14:16
- SepBest time12:21
- OctBest time10:27
- NovPossible8:44
- DecBest time7:52
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 08 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 52. In April, 79 of the 79 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), 65 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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Other towns nearby
- Rüdesheim226 places26 km
- Rettert36 places27 km
- Koblenz148 places31 km
- Kirn66 places35 km
- Klotten180 places35 km
- Wiesbaden217 places43 km
And all of Germany, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Koblenz?
The best known: Lorelei, Rhine Gorge, Pfalzgrafenstein Castle, Rheinfels Castle, Stahleck Castle. In all, 79 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 08 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 52.
How do you get to Koblenz?
The nearest main airport is Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA), 65 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 79 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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