Ehrenbreitstein Fortress

Amazing history and great views. We took a tour through our Viking river cruise, and the guide, in British character, David Davies, was brilliant. Such a labyrinth of passageways and walls made it difficult to gain a perspective of the fortress' size. The Christmas decorations were up so that was a bit of distraction. Still, a place that deserves to be seen.

There is currently an exposition Christmas Garden - an evening light show. It is really nice, but watch out of the price "15,95 € bis 26,95 € Preis an der Abendkasse: ab 17,95 € bis 28,95 €" - of course it was 28.95 Eur. It is also possible to book it together with the cable car and there is also a family ticket. Book it online, it better to see the possibilities.

The price may be cheap , built in with the cable car, but as an english tourist it was all a bit underwhelming. The main signs had translation but lots of others in museums didnt. Some great views from the top, the fort has potential but needs more as currently is well below par.

The Ehrenbreitstein Fortress in Koblenz sits 118 meters (387 feet) above the city. In addition to offering incredible views, the fortress houses several museums and even has a youth hostel attached to it. The Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, the second-largest fortress in Europe and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It’s a massive complex that reflects nearly 5,000 years of human settlement. The surrounding region is covered in vineyards and wineries, with vines growing on hillsides as steep as a 62-degree slope. We arrived from Cologne via train. The train ride from Cologne to Koblenz takes about an hour and a half, followed by a quick three-minute ride up the mountain on a fortress lift—at least, that was the plan. Ironically, the lift wasn’t working the day we arrived, so we ended up hiking the very steep mountain instead. Nothing quite like a brutal climb on a cold winter morning to really make you question your life choices.

Amazing piece of European history. Construction is stunning. We missed the tour x still very good. Would definitely recommend the tour.

Ehrenbreitstein Fortress is a colossal and imposing structure that dominates the landscape high above the Rhine, offering visitors a profound look into European military history and superb views. As one of the largest preserved fortresses in Europe, the site offers expansive grounds, fascinating historical exhibitions, and preserved fortifications that are easily explored. Beyond the history, the true reward is the breathtaking viewpoint over the Deutsches Eck, where the two great rivers meet, and the surrounding UNESCO World Heritage Upper Middle Rhine Valley. The fortress is easily accessible via the cable car and serves as an excellent destination for history buffs, view seekers, and families looking to appreciate the massive scale of 19th century Prussian defense architecture.

Our tour guide was in Character as a British spie. He walked us through as if we were an invading army. The fort and its design is very impressive. The walls are 4 meters thick.

We had Great day at the city and after a lovely sunset ride on the lift over Reih we discovered the castle! Its a must see .fantastic views and christmas decorations ☺️