The restaurants that left a deep impression on Yunluo probably include the Schonburg castle restaurant, the historical and cultural Rhine River scenery, the food street, the King's Lake with delicious fish, and the Zugspitze mountaintop view restaurant with a unique view of the Zugspitze and Elpsee Lake. The price is not expensive.
Relaxing and Recreational Yunluo booked her accommodation in Europe this time on BOOKING. Since the itinerary was finalized only ten days before departure and it coincided with the National Day holiday, all the hotels in the city center, with lake views, and with mountain views were fully booked. Fortunately, Yunluo and An Chuyu drove themselves, and finally booked accommodation a little away from the center of town.
It takes about 10 minutes to drive there, but the rooms are good and the price is cheap, basically around RMB. Of course, Yunluo's favorite is the sommerHotel in Fussen, which I especially recommend to everyone! The price is RMB (including breakfast). In the following article, Yunluo will introduce the details of these restaurants and hotels!
Yunluo and Anchuyu did not stay in Frankfurt. They took the highway directly from the airport and arrived at the first historic city of this trip, Mainz, in just 10 minutes. Mainz still retains the narrow and winding alleys of the Middle Ages, and many buildings from the Romanesque and Gothic periods. The picture above is a typical architectural style of Mainz - a wooden truss house.
Every window is covered with flowers. Being here is like traveling back in time to a medieval fairytale world. It was a little after ten in the morning, and there were only a few pedestrians on the street. I couldn't help but slow down my pace and stop and go. I accidentally passed by a red brick church and walked in gently. What appeared before my eyes was ivory white and golden yellow.
The hall was decorated elegantly and gorgeously, and the crystal lamps hanging from the roof in the air were dazzling. The exquisiteness and delicacy of the Rococo style were fully reflected here. After leaving the church, they walked aimlessly to the central square market. The sunshine, flowers, and fruits made Yunluo and An Chuyu unwilling to move forward.
Find a seat and sit with the Germans. Bathed in the fragrance of the sea of flowers, accompanied by the sound of church bells, have a brunch, as if you have returned to spring. Walk in a strange city. See the scenery you have never seen along the way, savor the local history and culture, completely relax, and feel everything beautiful. Come to Mainz.
A visit to the cathedral is a must. Mainz Cathedral is one of the most magnificent churches in Germany, also known as St. Martin's Cathedral. It is close to the historic center of Mainz and the pedestrian market square. This 1800-year-old Romanesque cathedral is the seat of the Catholic Diocese of Mainz and one of the most important church buildings in Germany.
Its significance to Mainz is no less than that of the Rhine Carnival. This church is a famous Romanesque building, known as a classic combination of classical beauty and mature beauty. It is a light red sandstone building with an octagonal tower on top. It has experienced a real baptism of fire. Due to wars and fires, the cathedral has been repaired many times. Yunluo and Anchu met when they went there.
The top of the church's bell tower is still under restoration. The interior of the church is also made of light red sandstone, without the exquisiteness and splendor of Rococo. It is more solemn and dignified. Even if you are in a bustling market, this place seems to be in another world. Even noisy children will involuntarily slow down their steps, lower their voices, and pray sincerely when they enter the church.
We arrived at another historic city on the other side of the river - Wiesbaden. We chose it because Wiesbaden is a good place to enjoy life. It has the oldest and most elegant spa in Europe. Here you can definitely enjoy the top service and incomparable luxury. This is DB train station. This city has a long history of more than 2,000 years.
It can be traced back to the ancient Roman period. The Romans discovered the hot springs here and built a bathhouse on the grass for their soldiers, thus the name Wiesbaden was born. It means a bathhouse on the grass. Wiesbaden is not big. Walking through this green grass, you will see a series of red buildings.
The pointed top of the tower reaches up to the sky, and Yunluo can't help but exclaim: "This must be the famous market church." After parking the car, we walked through the square. The red church is set against the blue sky and white clouds. It is very spectacular and eye-catching. This church is made entirely of red bricks. The main building is meters high and is the tallest building in Wiesbaden.
The Market Church has basically maintained its original appearance. The market held on Wednesdays and Saturdays in the square in front of the church is also very local and worth a visit. The center of Wiesbaden is very neat and uniform, and almost all the buildings are in the styles of classicism, historicism and youth.
Large residential areas are decorated with gorgeous facades and tree-lined avenues. As a world health resort city, Wiesbaden is internationally renowned. As we walked, the Wiesbaden Russian Church appeared in front of us. It is somewhat similar to the Market Church, with red brick walls and spire design. Many Russian nobles were buried here in the 19th century.
Since Wiesbaden is very close to Frankfurt, many people choose to stay here, and Yunluo and An Chuyu are no exception. The plan is to listen to a concert, take a hot spring bath, or gamble in the evening, but because Yunluo and An Chuyu did not sleep much on the plane the night before, they have to get up early to take the boat the next day.
Finally, I had a quick meal and fell asleep. The most beautiful part of the trip is in the middle reaches of the Rhine Valley, from Mainz to Koblenz in Germany. The river here is winding and the water is clear. Yunluo made this part a highlight of the trip.
They didn't want to miss the opportunity to take a boat ride and look at the more than 50 ancient castles on both sides of the river, nor did they want to miss the opportunity to enter the castles up close and explore. In addition, Yunluo and An Chuyu had rented a car, so they drove from Wiesbaden to take a boat to Koblenz, then took the train back and drove back to Wiesbaden. It felt very tiring.
It's a bit roundabout. Yunluo suggested that friends can take the train directly to Frankfurt, take a boat to enjoy the scenery on both sides of the river, and get off the boat to climb high and jump into the castles they are interested in. However, they have to hold their luggage in their hands, and then pick up the car to drive. Before departure, Yunluo checked many boat schedules, but they were all vague. Finally, Yunluo and An Chuyu decided to get up early, and they would rather arrive early than miss it.
Sure enough, Yunluo and An Chuyu's choice was correct. After eating organic duck eggs in the morning, they rushed for an hour and arrived. Go straight to the tourist center. The two pictures below are the timetable of the 'KD' cruise ship. Yunluo and An Chuyu are in the peak season now. There are five boats every day. The red one on the right is the downstream. Yunluo and An Chuyu took the five-pointed star point to depart. Afternoon.
It takes more than an hour to get to Koblenz, and the next one starts from Mainz and arrives at BOPPARD. If you want to go to Koblenz, you need to change to another boat. I wonder if you understand it? This is the off-season timetable. The sun is still in the thick clouds and fog. There is a thin layer of fog floating on the lake. There are gradually more people at the boat dock.
The boat ticket was bought at the window by the pier to Koblenz. Total price: Euro/person. In the autumn morning, the temperature outside the boat was not more than 30 degrees. No one was willing to leave the cabin. Only Yun Luo, who had an extremely strong inner passion for the beautiful scenery, could resist the erosion of the cold current. He stood alone at the bow with bare legs, holding two cameras, and was very busy.
With the sound of the whistle, Yunluo and Anchu's boat gradually moved away from the dock. The Rhine River was shrouded in a thin mist in the early morning, and the castle was looming on the mountain city. The soft mist made the scene seem like a dream, as if you were in a fairyland. The boat slowly moved forward in the Rhine River, with a feeling of green mountains on both sides and various castles facing each other.
Sitting at the bow, listening to medieval legends, a visual feast is unfolding. There is a Chinese explanation on the boat. Three hours, dozens of castles, it is so dazzling that I feel that the story is far from over. The trip is over. After getting off the boat, my stomach started to growl. Koblenz's ship pier, various restaurants, indoors and outdoors.
Pick a seat quickly. Facing the sun, order a German pork elbow, which is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. It melts in your mouth. I finally understand why Germans love it so much. Finally, order some ice cream, which is very comfortable and satisfying. Seeing that it is still early, Yunluo and An Chuyu decided to go to the famous Ehrenbreitstein Fortress on the other side to climb up and look out.
The cable car plus the fortress cost 10,000 euros, which was not cheap. We bought the cable car ticket and set off happily. Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, also known as the Stone Fortress, is 1,000 meters high and stands on the Rhine River, facing the German Corner. Around 1600 AD, a small castle building appeared here. In the following centuries, the electors of Trier converted it into a fortress.
After being destroyed by the French, the Kingdom of Prussia also sent people to repair the Ehrenbreitstein Fortress. This fortress is one of the most powerful fortresses built in Europe after 1800, and it is still well preserved. Part of the fortress has been converted into a hotel, restaurant, and museum. Walk to the platform, where you can take a short break and enjoy the sunset.
This is the best place to see the German Cape from a distance, but unfortunately the sky is not beautiful and the clouds are gradually getting thicker. There are many collections in the museum, and the ancient monuments of the year are also preserved here. Return to the original route and take a taxi to the DB train station. Today is the day when I use the most transportation, from driving to the pier, taking a cruise ship, a cable car, and finally the DB train.
If you are not driving yourself, DB should be the best means of transportation for tourists to travel to Germany. Germany's DB system is super powerful, with wide coverage and many trains. You must do enough strategy to buy a suitable train at a preferential price. Their self-service ticket machines are all in German, which Yunluo and An Chuyu can't understand at all.
Only manual purchase is available. Although there are only a few people in front, the rigorous Germans spent a full half an hour. Note: DB toilets are 1 euro per person. The ticket is very exquisite, with the platform and departure time clearly written. Yunluo and An Chuyu rushed to platform 1 to wait. As the time written on the ticket was getting closer and closer, there was no staff on the platform.
At this time, the broadcast began to speak in German. Yunluo and Anchu went to ask someone and found out that the train had changed its time and platform. They almost missed the train and didn't know how to change it. Where is the next train? They were surprised that the Germans would do such a thing! They found a seat by the window and calmed themselves down. The train was very empty.
Directly from Koblenz to, the ticket price is RMB. After driving for an hour, Yunluo and An Chuyu returned to the city where they took the boat in the morning - RüDESHEIM. This small town on the Rhine River is famous for its abundant Riesling wine. Known as the "Wine City", it is a paradise on the Rhine River. It is the center of the Rhine region and also a famous wine region.
Everything here seemed to be exquisite, small hotels, small wine alleys, small taverns, even the train station was very small, only the vineyards were spread all over the mountain. The aerial cable car slid over the vineyards, but Yunluo and An Chuyu did not take the cable car, but walked slowly around the back mountain, taking in the vineyards, the Rhine River and Bingen on the opposite bank.
The grapes here are all grown on tripods, which is different from what Yunluo and An Chuyu had seen in Dunhuang before. The fruits are all green, and they are the ones that make delicious Riesling. The vineyard is very quiet, and from time to time there are tourists who have just come down from the mountains. Take a leisurely walk like Yunluo and An Chuyu, and enjoy a moment of tranquility.
In fact, the city is very small. To Yunluo, it is just a small town, not a city. So if you choose to live here, the location will not be bad, but it is this small city that attracts three million tourists every year. Yunluo and An Chuyu chose a restaurant in the town that looked very impressive, although they couldn't name it.
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The restaurant is divided into indoor and outdoor areas. The entire restaurant was reserved by Yunluo and Anchuyu. The waiter enthusiastically brought his homemade sauce. With bread, it has a strong milky flavor, but it is not greasy at all. Paired with Riesling wine, it makes time go slower and slower. There is a famous alley called Drosse Asse.
It is close to the dock where you board the ship. It is very narrow and is lined with various specialty shops on both sides, and there are many bars and restaurants. This is the most lively place in the romantic Rhine region. It is a good place for drinkers at night. Most bars have their own bands, just like Lijiang. Every restaurant is crowded with tourists, who listen to music and enjoy delicious food here.
Relax your tired body after a day of drinking. Although Yunluo and An Chuyu were already full, they couldn't help but choose a restaurant to sit for a while. It was midnight when they returned to Wiesbaden again. It is recommended that you can stay in Wiesbaden yesterday if you drive, so as not to waste hours going back and forth.
After a deep sleep, the fatigue of the previous day disappeared without a trace. Today's weather is much clearer than yesterday. The sky is bluer. If you drive directly from Wiesbaden to Koblenz, it is kilometers and takes about half an hour. However, Yunluo and An Chuyu stopped to have a cup of coffee when they saw a small town along the way, and climbed up to see the ancient castle. It was almost dusk when they arrived in Koblenz.
Along the way, Yunluo and An Chuyu encountered many exquisite towns. You may not be familiar with the names of these towns, but each one is worth savoring. You don't need to do any homework when you come here. You just need to walk through the streets, look at the dazzling windows, and pray in the church. Go to the museum to listen to a legend and drink a cup of hot coffee.
Yunluo and Anchuyu passed dozens of castles along the way. Although they had admired them from a distance on the boat yesterday, they were more majestic and impressive when they saw them up close. They selected three castles: Bacharach, Schonburg, and St Goar. The best one is Schonburg, which Yunluo strongly recommends to everyone. Let's take a look at the first one: next to the town of Bacharach.
From the town at the foot of the mountain all the way to the top of the mountain, there is a huge viewing platform, where you can enjoy the scenery of the Rhine Valley. Many tourists take photos here. This is Die Burg Stahleck (STAHLECK Castle), which stands high on the mountain next to the town. Almost no one mentions the Schonburg castle.
But it was Yunluo's favorite castle in this castle trip. The environment, scenery, and taste were all excellent. The car can drive all the way to the parking lot at the entrance of the castle. Not many people come here. I looked up a lot of information to learn about its origin and history, but there was almost no English information, and there was no Chinese information at all. Yunluo and An Chuyu slowly approached the castle along the path.
Pushing open the small door of the castle, you will see the towering walls. It can be seen that they have experienced the baptism of war and should have been restored later. Now it has been converted into a star-rated hotel and restaurant. Although the castle is not very big, it is located at the highest point of the hillside. No matter where you go, you can have a panoramic view. The restaurant provides the best view.
There are multiple balconies and terraces for guests to choose from. With a unique view, a glass of good wine is an irresistible temptation in terms of taste, vision and feeling. This restaurant provides a great view, but the interior is even more fascinating. When you are here, you feel like a noble.
Although the castle has been restored, the decoration here still maintains the original medieval heaviness and nobility. Whether it is the picture frames on the wall or the chessboard in the lounge, coupled with classic and elegant classical furniture, you will feel like you are traveling back in time. In winter, you can read comfortably in front of the blazing fireplace in the living room. Passing through the lounge, you will reach the indoor part of the restaurant.
The perfect combination of dark red chair backs and silver tableware makes the restaurant full of romance. Girls in Bavarian national costumes walk through the restaurant, and immediately their taste buds are awakened, and they choose a table they like. The chef of the restaurant has superb cooking skills, whether it is mashed potatoes with imported lamb chops, the meat is chewy and delicious, or the veal shanks in sauce, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.
It is unforgettable. Here you can enjoy food, wine, beautiful scenery, history and culture at the same time. It is definitely a "food station" on the Rhine Road. If you have time, you must stay here for a night. The hotel's classical beauty and historical origins are reflected in every room. After returning, Yunluo checked the room price here online. (~^~)
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