Cologne Rhine River Cruise

After a journey down the water that takes in sights of romantic riverside villages and hilltop castles choose to visit one of two königswinter attractions.

Cologne rhine river cruise. Discover ancient castles legendary sites and the unforgettable panorama of the upper middle rhine valley with its famous vineyards. During a boat cruise on the river discover the famous quarter petite france. Situated on the rhine river in the centre of the rhine rhur region charming cologne is the beating heart of the beautiful rhineland. The most popular time for river cruises leaving cologne is december.

Approximately 800 miles long the rhine river is one of europe s most important waterways as well as one of its most popular rivers to cruise. Choose from a range of departure times and watch top cologne attractions including twin spired cologne cathedral the old town and the hohenzollern bridge unfold as you cruise along the world famous river. Rhine river day cruises between cologne köln and koblenz. What are the can t miss highlights of a rhine river cruise.

Either visit the family friendly sea life aquarium or ride one of germany s oldest cogwheel railways. The river s banks are brimming with historic treasures natural beauty and vibrant capitals. Admire beautiful cologne from the water on a sightseeing cruise along the rhine river. Enjoy a scenic rhine river cruise from cologne to the resort city of königswinter at the foot of the beautiful siebengebirge hills.

Cities on select 2020 avalon waterways europe river cruises or choose to save 4000 couple click for details. Boats cruising upstream from bonn to linz take two hours while the downstream return is only 85 minutes. This former mill and. Most rhine pleasure boats cruises in this region are from bonn to linz and back but occasionally rhine boats are available from cologne köln or continue all the way to koblenz.

Originally founded over 2 000 years ago by the ubii tribe cologne was once the largest city in the holy roman empire and served as a major trade route throughout the middle ages. A cruise starting in cologne is a great way to experience river cruising. You won t be short on photographic moments during a cruise down the rhine but the most instagram worthy landscapes are found in the middle rhine area between mainz and cologne its abundance of picture book castles surrounded by rolling vineyards. A rhine river cruise takes you into the heart of middle europe where stately castles fairytale villages and cultural centers have long been witnesses to history.

This short cruise takes you from the metropolis of cologne along the rhine upstream to switzerland.