St Goar
- Address:St Goar
- Admission:Free
Cultural Experience, UNESCO Heritage Site, Walking / Hiking, Town / City
St. Goar is a small town on the Rhine River in the area known as the Rhine Gorge due to the mountains which rise on either side. The most famous landmark is the Loreley Rock opposite the town, which is known for its hazard to river shipping, and the legend of its siren, Loreley. The other reason for St. Goar's popularity with tourists is the nearby ruined castle Burg Rheinfels which dates from the year 1245.
The area is pretty in its own right. In 2002, UNESCO made the valley a world heritage site. It is also known for its wines.
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A definite must to do while in Germany!!
We actually boarded in Rüdesheim. The boat was very comfortable with multiple levels of indoor seating. We exited the boat twice with no problem. We didn't get a cool ticket just a receipt that we needed show to re-board. The weather got a little on the rainy side which was okay on the boat but there was no protection at the docks while waiting for a boat!! We traveled all the way to Koblenz. Be sure to walk along the Rhine river to the Deusches Eck and then along the Mosel River before walking to the New train station.
Dress for any weather, the breeze off the river can be cool or walking on deck maybe hot in good weather!
My wife and I booked this trip online and when we arrived at the ticket booth in Koblenz the lady was extremely nice, spoke English and answered all out questions. The boat ride was wonderful, the crew were accommodating, and we got off at a couple of places; went shopping, toured a castle, and relaxed again on the ride back to Koblenz. This was so much fun and inexpensive, I know we will do it again one day.
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Excellent trip at a leisurely pace. Hard to believe something of this quality would be priced so low. The food on board was outstanding and is highly recommended.
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St. Goar is easily reached by train, boat or car. It lies 50 miles (80 kilometers) from Frankfurt airport.
