Top 5 Places to See and Things to do in Koblenz in a day.

Koblenz is one of the oldest cities in Germany and gets its name from the Latin word Confluentes which means Confluence in English. The location of this city is at the confluence of rivers Mosel and the Rhine hence justifying its name.

It is under 100 km from cities like Bonn, Cologne, Frankfurt and Wiesbaden and just above 100 km from Aachen Dusseldorf and Mannheim. Due to its proximity, Koblenz makes for an excellent day trip. Of course, if one decides to see more, one or two more days can be added.

 Here are the Top 5 Places to See and Things to do in Koblenz in a day:

1. Explore the market area and the old city:
   The market area is huge, with plenty of eateries and shopping opportunities. There are many beautiful old structures to admire as you cross the market area and reach the riverside. 
   
   
   
2. Walk along the river and enjoy the views at the Deutsches Eck:
   Take a walk along the river till you reach the Deutsches Eck, an artificial headland at the confluence of Mosel and Rhine. The place is surrounded by greenery, making it ideal for a picnic. You can spend time walking around the area, admiring the coming together of the two mighty rivers ( You can distinguish them by their colour) and watch cargo ships, as well as those with tourists, ferry on these rivers. 
   
   
   
3. Explore the statue of Emperor Wilhelm I and the surrounding structures. 
   The monumental equestrian statue of the first German Emperor, Wilhelm I, stands tall at the Deutsches Eck. It is surrounded by a wall beautified by sculptures of emblems of all the states of Germany. Children may particularly like the experience of locating their state emblem. The place is surrounded by greenery, making it ideal for a picnic.
   
   
   
4. Take the cable car ride:
   The cable car is a must-do experience in Koblenz. It takes you to the fortress ‘Ehrenbreitstein’ (Festung Ehrenbreitstein in German). You can get lovely views of the river and the surrounding city by cable car. This is, again, one of the experiences that children will surely enjoy.
   
   
   
5. Visit Festung Ehrenbreitstein for the museums and fantastic views of the river and the city:
   Located 118 meters above Koblenz on the east bank of the Rhine, this fortress was built on the ruins of an older fort destroyed by the French. Today it houses multiple museums. Beautiful gardens and lush greenery surround the fort. It also has a cafe with a view. It offers fantastic views of the city and the Deutsches Eck. 
   
   

So, here is a summary of the Top 5 Places to See and Things to do in Koblenz in a day

1. Explore the marketplace and the old city
2. Walk along the river and enjoy the views at the Deutsches Eck
3. Explore the statue of Emperor Wilhelm I and the surrounding structures.
4. Take the cable car ride. 
5. Visit FestungEhrenbreitstein for the museums and fantastic views of the town.

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