The Herz-Jesu-Kirche in Koblenz is in the immediate vicinity of our accommodation, the aparthotel dingdong Koblenz – city apartments. Herz-Jesu-Kirche (Sacred Heart Church) The church impresses with its architecture, which reminds us very much of the Carolingian architecture that also dominates Aachen Cathedral. In the center of the church building is the octagon, which is […]
First steps in Koblenz
Koblenz is the third-largest city in the federal state of Rhineland-Palatinate. It lies directly at the confluence of the Moselle and the Rhine. As early as 1992, Koblenz celebrated its 2000th anniversary, making it one of the oldest cities in Germany. On 26.9.2019, the Koblenz city council declared a climate emergency. Historical Facts Already in […]
City Skyliner in Trier
From 30 August to 27 October 2019, the City Skyliner was an attraction in Trier. It is currently the highest mobile observation tower in the world. The City Skyliner is a gyro tower with a cabin rotating up and down around a supporting mast. It can transport up to 60 passengers per trip to a […]
High Moselle Bridge
The High Moselle Bridge opens for traffic on 21 November 2019, after a construction time of 8 years. Please watch the 4K UHD video You are currently viewing a placeholder content from YouTube. To access the actual content, click the button below. Please note that doing so will share data with third-party providers. More Information […]
The Eifel and Siberia
The Eifel lies in the southwest of Germany. In the past, one called this region also Prussian Siberia. At that time it was a poor region with a harsh climate, agricultural land, and forests. The forests were reforested with old tree species and are home to birds of prey, wildcats, and lynx. The report about […]