Sooneck probably has the best view of the Rhine River among the four castles. It’s also a favorite of children, who can pick up a booklet of puzzles at the gift shop that takes them on a ...

Bacharach is a popular destination for tourists exploring the Upper Middle Rhine Valley. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is renowned for its castles, terraced vineyards, and breathtaking river ...

We sail close by one of the many scenic fortresses — Pfalz Castle — that were built on an island in the middle of the river. Rhine River robber barons used this island fortress—Pfalz Castle ...

There’s a little narration, and studious passengers use handy Rhine map-guides to identify ... today’s Germany. The castle owners raised heavy chains across the river when boats came ...

Photo / Supplied Kate Webster takes a fairy-tale journey down Germany’s Rhine River, where castles and cathedrals rise above quaint villages, and storied waterways reveal themselves at every ...

Patricia Doherty is a writer who specializes in covering destinations, resorts, and cruises for Travel + Leisure and other publications. Cruise expert Placeres named AmaWaterways one of her ...

Germany has embarked on an ambitious and expensive effort to preserve the river’s historical ... what is known as the “middle” Rhine flows past villages, castles and mountainside vineyards.