Extending 65km from the old Roman town of Koblenz to Bingen and Rüdesheim, this river valley with its castles and palaces on the hillsides where the famous Rhine wines are made is the site of the mysterious Loreley rock. The Germans call the Rhine the "river of destiny" as it not only transports goods and people, it has fostered artistic movements and ideas. Writers, painters and musicians have been inspired by this region. Its profusion of prestigious architectural monuments is among the most impressive anywhere in Europe.

Discover the beauty and variety of the Romantic Rhine on a virtual trip with the Köln-Düsseldorfer and its nostalgic paddle steamer Goethe.