Best places: Historical landmarks in Rhineland-Palatinate

👍👍 Came here today with my three kids ages 6, 4, and 2, and a friend with her 6 year old. I wore the 2yo and also had an extra carrier for the 4yo, which came in very handy. I didn't bring my double BOB stroller, based on others' reviews, but looking back, it would have worked for the bulk of the walk...

👍 Beautiful spot nice restaurants on both sides of the river, where you can sit and enjoy a relaxing drink and food with the sound of the waterfall. Bucolic bridges give you access from one side to other. Make sure you visit the church and explore the narrow streets around. There are excellent places...

Refined hotel in a 14th-century castle, with intimate apartments, terrace dining & free breakfast.

👍👍 Beautiful medieval Abbey with the grave of Gunhilda of Demark, consort queen of Germany that died in the year 1038. Lovely view and tall walls. Currently the crypt is closed as the repairs of the restaurant building are being repaired from a fire a few years ago but should reopen sometime in around...

👍👍 Free access to this old castle. It's a ruine but many parts are accessible and can be climbed. Some places not for the faint hearted. Excellent views of the area from the highest point around.

12th-century castle with towers and turrets, surrounded by forest, with treasury and Knights' Hall.

Towering & richly decorated, 11th-century hill-top castle with panoramic views from its restaurant.

Burial site for centuries of emperors, this red brick place of worship has a delicate copper roof.

👍👍 This is probably one of my favorite ruins so far, and we’ve seen about 30. First of all, it’s free, unmonitored (so 24/7 access), has a large and relatively close dedicated parking lot, and has 30-60 minutes worth of exploring. E came here today as a party of 2 Adults and 3 kids (ages 5,3,.5; I wore...

Remains of a medieval stronghold built atop a cooled volcanic formation known as "Dragon's Rock."

Medieval castle overlooking the Moselle River & vineyards, with accommodations & wine tastings.

Tours of a hidden, Cold War-era vault that stored billions in currency from Germany's Central Bank.

Ruins of a large medieval castle, home to music & nature museums, a restaurant & a youth hostel.

Charming central square with a market, ringed by ornate, colorfully painted medieval buildings.

Cozy rooms in a mountainside medieval castle offering river & valley views, plus a museum.

Hillside remains of a fortress dating to around the 1100s, with an annual jousting tournament.

This fountain comprised of 200+ whimsical bronze figures celebrates the festive Carnival season.

Hilltop remains of a mighty castle with medieval origins, plus multimedia exhibitions & gardens.