Linz am Rhein, The colorful city on the Rhine and the Nature Park Siebengebirge

The Rhine between Coblenz and Bingen is without a doubt worth visiting. Travelling upstream we pass the small city of Linz am Rhein.

Nestled in the heart of Rhineland, in a hidden forest area between Coblenz and Bonn, the historical city of Linz has a lot to offer. The colorful small city lies on the bank of the Romantic Middle Rhine and invites its national and international guests to stroll around and enjoy the lovely maintained old city center.

 

 

The city was first mentioned in 874, particularly its large city walls, parts of it are preserved even till present days.

 

 

The city is a real treasure with its romantic alleys, colorful half timbered houses dating back to 15th century.

Small cafes and restaurants invite you to taste the local cosine and take a restful break after an exciting shopping day. Linz is lovely and full of fun!!!  

Close to Linz and along Rhine is the Nature Park Siebengebirge. The mountain is the gate to the romantic Rhine. The region welcomes all visitors with the legendary ruins of Drachenfels (Dragon’s Rock) and Rolandsbogen (Roland’s Arch).

Drachenfels is one of the most famous attractions in the Rhineland and can be easily reached by hiking from the small city of Koenigswinter. Koenigswinter is an ideal place to start a short hiking tour.

 

 

Breathtaking view towards Bonn and deep into the Rhine valley.