Interesting links

We brought together a list of links about the points of interest in and nearby Koblenz.

You will find the links here.

Right in the heart of the Rhine Valley

Here you will find more about interesting sights in Koblenz

Ehrenbreitstein Fortress:
From the fortress, 118 meters above the Rhine, you will have  the most fantastic view over Koblenz. And the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle  at the “German Corner“, (Das Deutsche Eck). The Fortress Ehrenbreitstein was built between 1817 and 1828 – and one can even find roots of its early origin, dating back to pre-Christian times.

"German Corner":
Due to a settlement of Teutonic knights in the early 13th century, this place is called “Deutsches Eck”, meaning “German Corner”- this is where the Rhine River and the Moselle River meet. It is very nice to walk there, ask for the “Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer”     or the “Peter-Altmeier-Ufer”, everybody will be able to assist you. You will enjoy a German beer in one of the “Biergärten”  there.

"Schängel"-Fountain:
The term “Schängel” has got French roots. The French ruled in Koblenz from 1794 to 1814 and boys, born in this time, were often christened with French names, such as for example “Jean” (Johann or Hans in German). “Jean” became “Schäng” – “Schängel” is a nickname for “Jean”.  The bronze statue spits water several meters beyond the edge of the fountain… so – be careful ! 

"Jesuit" Square:
Jesuit Square, called Jesuitenplatz in German, is  one of the most beautiful squares of Koblenz. The Jesuits came to Koblenz in 1580 and built the Jesuit Church and a Jesuit College. The Jesuit College is now the City Hall. There is a beautiful cafe on this square called Cafe Lorenz. It is especially beautiful to see this square on a nice summer night!

"Görres" Square:
Archaeological finds prove that this area  had been inhabited by the Romans. In the middle ages the square was the property of the Castor Foundation and later, the Order of Jesuits. Görres Square was also called “the large Square” or, as well, “the Parade Square”. When the French ruled in Koblenz, it was called “Place Verte”.  At the end of the 19th century the area was called after General August von Goeben, the Commander General of the Koblenz VIIIth Army Corps. Now we call this place “Görres”-Square, Joseph Görres was a Koblenz-born publicist and historian. The fountain in the middle of the square with its 10m high historical columns is worth seeing.  Ten overlapping scenes present the story of Koblenz.    

"Münz" Square:
Münz Square, close to the beautiful Liebfrauenkirche, tells us that in the 11th century the electors minted coins in Koblenz, the “Münzmeisterhaus” – the Mint was close to the square in those days.  

Florin's Market:
Worth visiting – four historical buildings will take you to Koblenz of the past !       

• The Bürresheimer Hof (1660)
• The "Kauf- und Danzhaus" (1425), today Museum of Mittelrhein (with the "Eyeroller" underneath the tower clock)
• The "Old Schöffenhaus" (1528) with a beautyful alcove by the Moselle River Side
• The Florins Church (about 1100)