For those interested in seeing Europe without the constant, hectic bustle of tourism, relaxing cruises on the Rhine River have proven to be a hit. In addition to a never-ending opportunity to learn to speak German, here is a list of several fun activities to partake in during a Rhine River cruise:
Allstate: This town includes a medieval castle, a parish church dating to 1794, a historical museum, and numerous delicious restaurants.
Glattfelden: Situated on the River Glatt just above its junction with the Rhine, this town is the hometown of Swiss writer Gottfried Keller and is frequently referred to in his novel “Der grüne Heinrich.” Over an old stone bridge is the nearby old town of Eglisau.
Rheinfelden: A little town of 7,000 inhabitants situated on the left bank of the river, Rheinfelden is home to a popular salt-water spa, ancient walls and towers, the Fricktaler Museum, and St. Martin’s Church, which dates back to the 15th century.
German Beer: Germans produce the best beer in the world. Need I say more?
Avers Valley: A scenic driving route through a few old towns and hamlets.
Rheinwald Valley: This area is home to the pyramid of Pizzo Tambo. To its right is the summit of Guggernüll and several other mountains.
Chur: Here, the Rhine is just a little stream to step across.
Worms: This site is best known for Martin Luther’s famous stand against the abuses and hypocrisy of the Catholic Church in 1521. Today, Worms is one of the Rhine’s major ports.
Koblenz: Here, the Rhine joins up with the Mosel River of France, forming the famous Deutsches Eck.
Cologne: This famous city is home to a massive cathedral and picturesque Gross St. Martin. Cologne is home to a great shopping district and numerous fine restaurants.
Euro River Cruises, a travel company with years of experience in hosting guests on cruises all over Europe, offers regular relaxing, beautiful Rhine River cruises.
Euro River Cruises trips stop at dozens of locations, from Koblenz and Frankfurt to Basel and Amsterdam. Cruises range from two to nine nights and have themes. Longer cruises go as far as Paris and Istanbul.
In addition to their Rhine River cruises, Euro River Cruises hosts trips on the Danube River, the Rhone River, the Douro River, the Seine River, the Holland Waterways, Venice and the Po River, the Gota Canal, and the rivers of Russia.