Rhine River and Rhine Tower

Rhine Tower:

The Rhine Tower, or Rheinturm, a grand spire topped with an observation deck, restaurant and antennae, is one of the premier attractions in Düsseldorf, Germany. Soaring above a curve in the Rhine River, this architectural landmark functions as a communications hub, a gathering place and a tourist magnet in the vibrant capital of North Rhine-Westphalia


It’s easy to visit the Rhine Tower on your own, but many guided tours of Düsseldorf’s major attractions include the landmark as a stop. For example, the Düsseldorf Tourism Board (duesseldorf-tourismus.de) offers an all-inclusive city tour that includes an ascent of the tower. A hop-on, hop-off Willms City Tour (citytour.de) also stops at the landmark. For the self-guided tourist, the tower looms just southwest of the Rheinkniebrücke and can be reached by following signs for “Landtag/WDR and Rheinturm.” The elevator ride up the tower requires a small fee. As of the time of publication, the tower is open all days of the year except on Carnival and Christmas Eve, and is open on New Year’s Eve only by reservation.

                                                                               
Rhine River:

rhine River, German Rhein, French Rhin, Dutch Rijn, Celtic Renos, Latin Rhenus, river and waterway of western Europe, culturally and historically one of the great rivers of the continent and among the most important arteries of industrial transport in the world. It flows from two small headways in the Alps of east-central Switzerlandnorth and west to the North Sea, into which it drains through the Netherlands. The length of the Rhine was long givenrhi as 820 miles (1,320 km), but in 2010 a shorter distance of about 765 miles (1,230 km) was proposed. An international waterway since the Treaty of Vienna in 1815, it is navigable overall for some 540 miles, as far as Rheinfelden on the Swiss-German border. Its catchment area, including the delta area, exceeds 85,000 square miles (220,000 square km).

                   

Rhine River Cruises Provide:

Step right into the heart of your destinations as the ship will moor right in the town centres
Experience some of Europe’s most enchanting towns with notable architecture including some famous churches
Sample local dishes such as ‘Bratwurst’ and ‘Stollen’ in Germany, flavoursome Dutch cheeses and of course famous Belgian beers and chocolates
Explore imposing castles, discover fascinating museums and immerse yourself in the culture of this amazing region


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