Düsseldorf

Rhenish lifestyle between tradition and modernity – Düsseldorf inspires with diversity! Here, art and culture lovers get just as enthusiastic as shopping enthusiasts, here, the Media Harbor impresses with contemporary architecture as well as the historic Old Town. The old town makes Düsseldorf with more than 250 cozy pubs to the “longest bar in the world”. The traditional Altbier is not the only tasty thing here! A stroll along the Königsallee, the world-famous strolling mile, is something one does not want to miss – or rather a visit to one of the numerous sympathetic flea markets? And in the middle of it all: lots of Green and the Rhine with its riverside promenade to breathe easy. No wonder the VIVA Cruises family feels right at home here!

Koblenz

Koblenz already impresses with its unique location at the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle rivers. The first port of call when visiting the city should therefore also be the so-called “German Corner” with its imposing Kaiser Wilhelm monument. Since 2002, it has been part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site “Upper Middle Rhine Valley”. A beautiful view of Koblenz and its two rivers opens up during a visit to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress. Perched 120 meters above the Rhine, the 16th-century fortification is the second largest fortress still standing in Europe.

Traben-Trarbach

The small wine town of Traben-Trarbach is located directly on the Moselle River in a beautiful valley. Surrounded by numerous vineyards, it is one of the most beautiful places in the area, romantic, quaint and modern. In addition to wine tasting and a boat trip on the Moselle, you can take a hike to Grevenburg Castle, a ruin high up on the mountain, but the Buddha Museum should also be on your itinerary. A medieval marketplace adorns the centre of the small town and the bridge gate is also one of the ancient relics.

Bernkastel

Numerous half-timbered houses adorn the town of Bernkastel, directly on the Moselle River. Above is a castle with a restaurant and in the old town you can find numerous small boutiques and stores. The Moselle invites to an unforgettable boat trip, but also to kayak or canoe. Bernkastel is known for its ideal location on the Moselle and for its quaint old town. Together with Kues it forms a double town, on the left and on the right of the banks of the Moselle, with numerous restaurants and bars.

Trier

Trier impresses with its buildings from the Roman era – first and foremost the well-preserved Porta Nigra. But also the churches of the city are worthwhile destinations during a visit. The oldest city in Germany was founded by the Romans around the year 16 BC under Emperor Augustus. Charlemagne made the city an archbishopric. In hardly any other German city are the legacies of the Romans as numerous as in Trier. You can even drink them in the form of wine. The wine terraces along the valleys of the Moselle and Saar rivers look back on 2000 years of history.

Cochem

Cochem is the smallest county seat in Germany and is located in the federal state of Rhineland-Palatinate. Cochem is located on the Moselle River and is famous for its wine growing. The city allows a picturesque view of the vineyards. Even from a distance, the Reichsburg Castle can be easily seen, which acts as the town’s landmark. The town is popular not only with bowling clubs and families. The cobblestone-paved old town offers a leisurely stroll and invites you to linger at the fountain.

Treis-Karden

The beautiful town of Treis-Karden is located directly on the Moselle in one of Germany’s most beautiful regions. It is particularly well-known among holidaymakers and hikers for its proximity to Eltz Castle. However, if you don’t have enough time for a hike, you can also discover many exciting sights within the town: for example, you can pay a visit to Maria Engelport Monastery and attend mass or even concerts. You can also visit the chapel or the so-called Lourdes Grotto. It is also worth visiting the church of St. Castor, known as the Mosel Cathedral, as well as the fountain of the same name and its sculpture.

Rüdesheim

The picturesque town of Rüdesheim is located directly on the Rhine in Hesse and has many attractions, such as the famous Drosselgasse, where there are numerous wine bars, but also a castle and a torture museum, where medieval torture instruments and the history of the Inquisition are exhibited. A cable car goes up to the Niederwald Monument, which is located above the town. From here you can take a beautiful hike through pristine woodlands and then come to the chairlift that leads directly to Assmannshausen. This is also located on the Rhine.

Loreley passage

Throned in the middle of the UNESCO World Heritage Upper Middle Rhine Valley on a slate rock the bronze statue of the Loreley and sparkles seductively in the evening sunshine. The myth described by Clemens Brentano to Heinrich Heine goes with a natural phenomenon that was the undoing of many lake people in earlier times: The rock reefs are getting closer, The Rhine begins to gush and sets course for a sharp curve. Numerous ruins, castles and wine villages observe this impressive spectacle, which to this day is unsurpassed in drama and romanticism.

Königswinter

The town of Königswinter in North Rhine-Westphalia is located on the eastern side of the Rhine. Numerous monuments and museums worth seeing make a visit to the town an unforgettable experience. The Siebengebirgsmuseum, for example, provides detailed information about the legendary mountain landscape, which is the oldest nature reserve in Germany. Visitors can experience the underwater world up close at Sea Life and the Nibelungenhalle is not only an architectural masterpiece, but also houses a reptile zoo. Drachenburg Castle is enthroned high up on the Drachenfels and is one of Königswinter’s landmarks. The imposing building is reminiscent of a fairytale castle and provides a fantastic view over the region.