Frankfurt Attractions
The Rhine © Rhineland-Pfalz Tourism
The Rhineland
The wide, deep and sluggish Rhine River flows from Switzerland
into the sea in the Netherlands, and most of its length in the
process meanders through the mountains and plains of Germany. The
river has always served as a major trading route, and it is also a
favourite with tourists who enjoy cruising it, particularly along
its scenic mid-section between Mainz and Koblenz. Boarding a
steamer in Mainz, about 25 miles (40km) south west of Frankfurt,
one journeys through steep vine-covered hillsides dotted with
romantic towns and castles, many associated with fascinating
legends and fables.
