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Deutsches Eck (German Corner)
The dramatic headland in Koblenz where the Moselle meets the Rhine, topped by a massive equestrian statue of Kaiser Wilhelm I.
2 km · about 5 min drive
Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany · Europe
Koblenz works well as a base: 10 minutes from Urbar, 23km from Laacher See.
Koblenz is a city located in Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany. With a population of 107,319, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Koblenz sits in Germany, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Berlin time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Koblenz to your route.
Koblenz (UK: koh-BLENTS, US: KOH-blents, German: [ˈkoːblɛnts] ; Moselle Franconian: Kowelenz) is a city in the German state of Rhineland-Palatinate, on the banks of the rivers Rhine (Middle Rhine) and Moselle, a multinational tributary.
Koblenz was established as a Roman military post by Drusus c. 8 BC. Its nameRead more
originates from the Latin (ad) cōnfluentēs, meaning "(at the) confluence". The actual confluence is today known as the "German Corner", a symbol of the unification of Germany that features an equestrian statue of Emperor William I. The city celebrated its 2,000th anniversary in 1992.
The city ranks as the third-largest city by population in Rhineland-Palatinate, behind Mainz and Ludwigshafen am Rhein, with 115,298 residents (as of 2023). Koblenz lies in a narrow flood plain between high hill ranges, some reaching mountainous height, and is served by an express rail and autobahn network. It is part of the populous Rhineland.
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Koblenz is located in Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 50.3536 latitude, 7.5788 longitude.
Koblenz has a population of approximately 107,319 people, making it a city in Germany.
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ADAC roadside assistance: +49 89 22 22 22. No general speed limit on some autobahn sections but advisory 130 km/h.
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landmark
The dramatic headland in Koblenz where the Moselle meets the Rhine, topped by a massive equestrian statue of Kaiser Wilhelm I.
2 km · about 5 min drive
castle
The only hilltop castle on the Rhine never destroyed, standing guard above Braubach since the 13th century.
10 km · about 20 min drive
scenic viewpoint
A UNESCO-listed 65-km stretch of the Rhine between Koblenz and Bingen, lined with over 40 castles, vineyards, and historic towns.
23 km · about 25 min drive
natural wonder
A tranquil circular lake filling a dormant volcanic caldera in the Vulkaneifel, with gas bubbles still rising at its shore.
23 km · about 25 min drive
castle
A medieval castle nestled in the hills above the Moselle River, still owned by the same family that built it 850 years ago.
24 km · about 30 min drive
landmark
A serene six-towered Romanesque Benedictine abbey sits beside a volcanic crater lake in the Eifel's Vulkaneifel.
24 km · about 25 min drive
natural wonder
A steep 120-metre slate rock on the Rhine's narrowest point, legendary home of the siren whose singing lured sailors to their doom.
26 km · about 30 min drive
natural wonder
UNESCO-listed stretch of the Rhine Gorge with vineyard-covered slopes, fairy-tale castles, and the legendary Loreley rock.
26 km · about 30 min drive
April to October
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