Deutsches Eck (German Corner)
Deutsches Eck (German Corner)
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- Richard WPenn Valley, California862 contributionsA cool historic part of Koblenz.Seeing the statue of Kaiser Wilhelm I honoring his 1871 unification of Germany is impressive. The views from this "German Corner" of the city are nice. It is worth the time to visit this site and maybe just relax for a while.Visited November 2022Travelled as a coupleWritten 19 October 2023
- Jim WSindelfingen, Germany8,610 contributionsPerfect Views In A Sunny DayMy wife and I had no idea what to expect during a day tip to Koblenz even though we live in Germany. Our friends who were visiting said it is a must do city. We spent the afternoon enjoyingits tourist attractions and its food. My wife and I definitely will come back. For now, Deutsches Eck, also known as the "German Corner"), is the name of a promontory, where the Mosel River joins the Rhine River. It is named after a local commander of the Teutonic Order, and it became known for a monumental equestrian statue of William I, the first German Emperor. It was destroyed in World War II. Following German reunification, a replica of the statue was erected and serves as a Koblenz landmark and a popular tourist traction.Visited September 2023Travelled with friendsWritten 19 December 2023
- Peter RDartford, United Kingdom1,303 contributionsA grand meeting pointThis area is where the Mosel and the Rhine rivers merge. On shore at this point is a huge impressive statue of Kaiser Wilhelm I honouring his 1871 unification of Germany. Unfortunately didn’t have time to visit the castle and take in the magnificent views.Visited March 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 29 April 2024
- KatielouAustraliaHobart, Australia1,910 contributionsConfluence of the Rhine and Moselle riversWhere Father Rhine meets Mother Moselle. Koblenz owes its name to the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle rivers. The Kaiser-Wilhelm monument stands proudly - a monument to the emperor who had brought about the complete unification of Germany after three wars.Visited July 2024Travelled with friendsWritten 17 August 2024
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tk3232
Sugar Land, TX4,269 contributions
Sept 2021
Koblenz by itself isn't terribly attractive (it was hit hard in World War II), but its place at the historic Deutsches Eck ("German Corner") - the tip of land where the Mosel River joints the Rhine - gives it a certain patriotic charm. This spot became truly legendary.
I was truly impressed at the power of this place, and an unfathomable source of pride seized me.
For many Germans, this spot stirs their nationalistic spirit and they come here to feel good about their country while enjoying the organ grinders and buskers playing accordions in this park-like atmosphere. And in fact, this place can be named German Pride Corner. Must see it in Koblenz!!
I was truly impressed at the power of this place, and an unfathomable source of pride seized me.
For many Germans, this spot stirs their nationalistic spirit and they come here to feel good about their country while enjoying the organ grinders and buskers playing accordions in this park-like atmosphere. And in fact, this place can be named German Pride Corner. Must see it in Koblenz!!
Written 4 October 2021
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j0y50
bei Mainz425 contributions
Aug 2024 • Couples
We had chosen Koblenz as a day trip by train wg the parking ...... but it was a farce by train .... went there halfway but you felt like an oil sardine as there were too few compartments 😡 ....when getting off it was also a disaster so much crowding (I wouldn't recommend anyone with small children! )
.... the city of Koblenz is very extensive and really worth it (more beautiful than Mainz, Worms or Frankfurt) .... german corner ,the cable car ride and Ehrenbreitstein Castle were also impressive and recommended......
.... the city of Koblenz is very extensive and really worth it (more beautiful than Mainz, Worms or Frankfurt) .... german corner ,the cable car ride and Ehrenbreitstein Castle were also impressive and recommended......
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Written 31 August 2024
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Mvanting
Middelfart, Denmark535 contributions
Oct 2021 • Family
There is something majestic about the floating rivers. We came down with Mosel and then the impressing view opened up with the fort/castle on the other side of the river and the big statue to be explored.
My oldest got all emotional and meant it was the coolest thing he ever saw. It was a foggy day so it did look cool.
We explored the big statue and stood where the two rivers met and it was really nice.
My oldest got all emotional and meant it was the coolest thing he ever saw. It was a foggy day so it did look cool.
We explored the big statue and stood where the two rivers met and it was really nice.
Written 17 October 2021
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hbkm
Leverkusen, Germany331 contributions
Jun 2022 • Solo
I went to Koblenz because of the Deutsche Eck. It’s one of the things you should have visited once when you live in Germany. The statue is impressive, the atmosphere is of a smaller city, touristy, but on a different level than Berlin or Munich. Take a weekend for the trip to Koblenz or plan in one day in Koblenz when you will be in Germany.
Written 27 June 2022
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DSchneiderCoutandin
Mörfelden-Walldorf, Deutschland125 contributions
Apr 2024 • Couples
We are in a part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, which also includes many other places, squares and sights along the Rhine. At the confluence of the Moselle and the Rhine, an extended headland was created (the mouth of the Moselle bends slightly to the left) and at the end of the 19th century a monumental equestrian statue of Kaiser Wilhelm I was erected. On the Rhine side there is a jetty for river cruisers in the immediate vicinity, on the Moselle side the jetty is a little further up the Moselle. There is a wonderful view of the Deutsches Eck from the Ehrenbreitstein Fortress on the opposite side of the Rhine. If you stand directly in front of the monument to the German Kaiser, you have to look up almost 50 m. It is so monumental that it is quite difficult to take in the whole thing. You can climb part of the monument using a staircase. The square is quite spacious and also largely clean. The city center can be reached on foot in just a few minutes, as can the valley station of the cable car over the Rhine and the fortress. There are also many restaurants nearby, although some of them can be overcrowded with tourists, depending on the time of year you visit. There are parking spaces (multi-storey car parks) for cars not far from the Deutsches Eck, but it is of course advisable to come by bike (or on a shore excursion by boat). In any case, it is a beautiful and historic spot on a Rhine or Moselle tour.
Written 20 May 2024
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Sissi
Gateshead, UK225 contributions
Jun 2022
Definitely a place to see in Koblenz, it is great to see where the Rhein and Mosel come together. The Wilhelm I. statue is worthwhile seeing. Next to it, there is a nice Biergarten. To get a better view of the Eck, you could take the cable car or do one of the many boat tours (I recommend doing both anyway). We did both and had a really good view on the Eck and the surroundings. Gives you a great different sight.
Written 30 June 2022
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David N
Hawthorne, CA5,333 contributions
Apr 2023 • Solo
As someone who lives far away from any rivers, this "corner" is an impressive sight. I enjoyed hanging out on the corner, as it were, and observing the river traffic flowing by. There are many barges and cruise ships going up and down both rivers. You get a flavor for how goods can be transported inland without trucks or trains.
The Kaiser Wilhelm memorial is also quite impressive. You can climb the steps and enter the memorial underneath the large statue. I definitely recommend taking the time to do so.
Pro Tip: There are no public restrooms in the area, so plan accordingly!
The Kaiser Wilhelm memorial is also quite impressive. You can climb the steps and enter the memorial underneath the large statue. I definitely recommend taking the time to do so.
Pro Tip: There are no public restrooms in the area, so plan accordingly!
Written 8 July 2023
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gfsc5
Perth, Australia1,786 contributions
Jul 2023 • Couples
The German Corner is the point at which the Mosel (Moselle) and Rhine rivers meet. It's an interesting spot purely because of this fact plus the fact that we were on a river cruise that sailed along both rivers.
It's easy to see from ground level but even better if you take the cable car up to the monument. You get fantastic views while in the cable car and when you reach the top. There's a large viewing platform up there which also helps with getting a clear view of the city and the surrounding countryside.
The German Corner itself is dominated by a massive statue of Kaiser Wilhelm. Very impressive.
Nearby you will also find three small pieces from the Berlin Wall.
It's easy to see from ground level but even better if you take the cable car up to the monument. You get fantastic views while in the cable car and when you reach the top. There's a large viewing platform up there which also helps with getting a clear view of the city and the surrounding countryside.
The German Corner itself is dominated by a massive statue of Kaiser Wilhelm. Very impressive.
Nearby you will also find three small pieces from the Berlin Wall.
Written 30 July 2023
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Steveage
Rexburg, ID3,140 contributions
Jul 2019
Two major rivers meet here, the Rhine and the Mosel. Gorgeous open area, I imagine there are concerts and gatherings here. The huge monument of William I, first German Emperor dominates the setting. This monument was erected in 1897. The first version was destroyed in WWII, however, this exact replica was built in 1993. There were a couple random musicians, and trailer/tourist shops.
Written 21 March 2020
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Wingfield73
Chiang Mai, Thailand1,012 contributions
Nov 2022
Lots of German history and big statue are two accurate descriptions from other reviewers and one has to be close up to really appreciate how huge this very Germanic statue is. A statue dedicated to the guy, Wilhelm 1, whose vision transformed Germany from a collection of principalities into the strong modern nation we know today. But its not just boastful - in the surrounding parkland there are several monuments remembering the collective folly and evils of the Nazi era and the subsequent division of the country by the Russians. And the confluence of the Rhine and Mosel is origin of the name, Confluentes, given by the Romans to this attractive city
Written 1 January 2023
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Hi, my family and I would love to visit this spot on vacation. We have heard that the shops and restaurant are plentiful and the view is beautiful. However, I am in a wheelchair... This site says wheelchair accessible… But sometimes wheelchair accessible is very limited. How wheelchair access REALLY. Please be specific. How is parking, entrance into shops and restaurants, door thresholds etc..as well as getting to the beautiful walkways?
Thank you for any advice you may be able to provide.
Michelle
Written 16 July 2017
Hi Michelle,
Around the German Corner there are paved sidewalks . Restaurants are also available on the walkways. Perhaps you could also access the Cable car to go up the fortress.
Enjoy your trip!
Written 17 July 2017
Sehr geehrte Damen und Herren,
meine Familie und ich möchten gern Deutsches Eck besuchen. Ich will gerne wissen, wo kann man Parkplatz erhalten? Genaue Adresse bitte
Written 23 March 2017
Görresplatz ist am Besten
Written 23 March 2017
Sehr geehrte Damen und Herren,
meine Familie und ich möchten gern Deutsches Eck besuchen. Ich will gerne wissen, wo kann man Parkplatz erhalten? Genaue Adresse bitte
Written 23 March 2017
Parkplatze sind sehr gut ausgeschildert. Parkplatz Altstadt ansteuern.
Written 23 March 2017
How is the better way to go from Cologne to Koblenz, and what boat line and tour do you recommend to know the mossela?
Written 18 March 2017
Hi!
How is the better way to go from Cologne to Koblenz, and what boat line and tour do you recommend to know the mossela?
Written 18 March 2017
You can go by ship, it is nice.
The mousella is very nice if you like whine and good food and landscapes.
Written 23 March 2017
Do you know when it began to be called "Deutsches Eck", please?
Thanks so much
Lisa
Written 7 December 2015
It is the headland formed where the Moselle river flows in to the Rhine. Check out "Deutsches Eck" in Wikipedia where all is explained.
Written 8 December 2015
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