Koblenz Cable Car, Koblenz (must see)
Gliding high above the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle rivers, the Koblenz Cable Car offers one of the most striking perspectives on the city. Opened in 2010 as part of preparations for the Federal Horticultural Show the following year, it quickly became more than just a temporary attraction. Linking the historic old town with the Ehrenbreitstein Fortress on the opposite bank, the cable car has since become an essential part of the city鈥檚 cultural and tourist landscape, combining practical transport with sweeping scenery.
The ride itself is a highlight of any visit. Modern cabins, some with glass floors, glide smoothly across the water, rising above rooftops to reveal the iconic Deutsches Eck (German Corner) where the two great rivers meet. On clear days, passengers are treated to panoramic views stretching over the Rhine Gorge and the surrounding hillsides. The journey lasts only a few minutes, but it provides a perspective on Koblenz that no walking tour can replicate.
At the top, the Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, one of Europe鈥檚 largest preserved fortresses, awaits exploration. The medieval stronghold has stood watch over the city for centuries and now houses museums, cultural exhibitions, and even concert spaces. The spacious terraces offer some of the best vantage points in the region, perfect for photographers and history enthusiasts alike.
Used as a quick shortcut across the Rhine or savored as an experience in itself, the Koblenz Cable Car is far more than transport-it鈥檚 a floating balcony over one of Germany鈥檚 most scenic landscapes and an unmissable part of any visit to the city.
The ride itself is a highlight of any visit. Modern cabins, some with glass floors, glide smoothly across the water, rising above rooftops to reveal the iconic Deutsches Eck (German Corner) where the two great rivers meet. On clear days, passengers are treated to panoramic views stretching over the Rhine Gorge and the surrounding hillsides. The journey lasts only a few minutes, but it provides a perspective on Koblenz that no walking tour can replicate.
At the top, the Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, one of Europe鈥檚 largest preserved fortresses, awaits exploration. The medieval stronghold has stood watch over the city for centuries and now houses museums, cultural exhibitions, and even concert spaces. The spacious terraces offer some of the best vantage points in the region, perfect for photographers and history enthusiasts alike.
Used as a quick shortcut across the Rhine or savored as an experience in itself, the Koblenz Cable Car is far more than transport-it鈥檚 a floating balcony over one of Germany鈥檚 most scenic landscapes and an unmissable part of any visit to the city.
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Sight Name: Koblenz Cable Car
Sight Location: Koblenz, Germany (See walking tours in Koblenz)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Koblenz, Germany (See walking tours in Koblenz)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
Walking Tours in Koblenz, Germany
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Koblenz Introduction Walking Tour
Local legends say that one 16th century robber stuck out his tongue before being executed. Instead of finding this event grim, Koblenz residents made the cheeky robber a symbol, nowadays immortalized in the shape of a little boy's statue.
The city's name comes from the Latin ad confluentes, meaning 鈥渁t the confluence鈥�, referring to the meeting point of the great rivers Moselle... view more
Tour Duration: 3 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.2 Km or 2.6 Miles
The city's name comes from the Latin ad confluentes, meaning 鈥渁t the confluence鈥�, referring to the meeting point of the great rivers Moselle... view more
Tour Duration: 3 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.2 Km or 2.6 Miles