Northern Rhine, Germany

This is the Northern Rhine chapter from Lonely Planet’s Cruise Ports European Riv-ers guidebook.

The northern section of the Rhine features dramatic landscapes and a host of interesting towns. Cologne offers numerous attractions, led by its famous cathedral, while Koblenz, at the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle Rivers, is a park- and flower-filled delight.

• say hello to the gargoyles as you huff and puff up the south tower of the majestic Kölner Dom for a full-on city panorama
• maps
• have your mind blown by six centuries of European art at the Wallraf-Richartz-Museum
• getting to and from the port
• choose between the irresistible Schokoladenmuseum or a Kölsch at a beer hall – or do both
• food & drink

Coverage includes: Kölner Dom, Cologne, Koblenz, Speyer.