What a fantastically beautiful medieval village. We've been here so many times; yet each visit we…read morefind something new (to us, obviously, since the village is 700+ years old). The number and variety of half-timbered houses is amazing. Wander around the altstadt through the alleys and stairs. You won't be disappointed.

Wow! What a fabulous find!! We ended up at Gaststätte Mühlenschenke quite serendipitously... We had…read morejust descended from the Sesselbahn after the trip up and a bit of wandering at the top of the mountain, and found my mom here. Not a hiker and unwilling to risk missing the last ride down with us, Mom finished her ride and had a little extra time to kill, so she went to the first place she saw offering beer on a patio. When we disembarked from our tram, she waved to us from across the street and we happily made our way to join her. Upon walking up, we saw 5 or 6 locals enjoying some beer and chatting around what I can only assume was the Stammtisch. We were the only other people there. Soon a woman from the Stammtisch came over to take our order. She was friendly with a fabulous sense of humor and didn't speak a lick of English, so it was good Mom had practiced "ein Bier, bitte" a few times so she could order without me be being there to translate! We asked about wine and food, and she asked us what wines we like. I told her we like everything, so she told us to follow her inside, where she proceeded to hand us a menu to look over while she gave us samples of the local wines they serve. Turned out they were all tasty. My favorite was the Halbtrocken (also hers), but the Auslese was also quite light and refreshing. I got two of the Halbtrocken and one of the sweet for the three of us. As we continued to look over the menu, we settled on a pork schnitzel with peppercorn sauce & goulasch soup for Gary & me to share, and Käsebrot (buttered slices of rye with Butterkäse and Swiss cheese on top) for Mom. The kind lady told us her name is Monika and that if we needed anything else, then just let her know. Then she disappeared into the kitchen, along with one of the other fellas from the Stammtisch. Before we knew it, Monika was bringing out our meal, freshly prepared, and then settling back in with her pals to continue their conversation and beer. Aside from the home-cooked meals at my German family's house, this was by far my favorite meal this trip. It made it very clear where my maternal Grandma's family recipes were derived from... Yum!! As we left, Monika asked us to write to her when we returned to Texas and I promised we would, and now we have made yet another new friend... *Side Note* When we returned to our hotel and told the owner where we had eaten, he told us he usually sends guests/ tourists to the two restaurants across the street from Monika Mühlenschenke's place because her food is "simple". Then he said he prefers Monika's cooking more though (especially their steak with onions) and goes there most... I have to say that in this case the sheer simplicity is why it was so perfect! Prost!!

It was nice to walk along the river. People bike and walk and there are restaurants alongside the…read moreriver as well

For the first month I lived in Frankfurt, I didn't have any internet connection, and I was still…read moregetting to meet people, so during those random afternoons where I was bored, I used to leave my room and come here for a stroll or just sit down, read and people watch. Just writing this review brings back a ton of awesome memories and city views to mind!

Culture pure in Frankfurt. Dozens of museums open their doors, shows, workshops, art, music…read morespeciality handwork is on view all along the river on both banks. A yearly extravaganza ending in a massive firework show. Don't miss the dragon boat racing and, of course, plenty to eat and drink, this is, after all, in Germany. For a non-mainstream music entertainment I always go to the RadioX stage (below the Holbein foot bridge), always something new and interesting to hear.

It's basically a street full of museums in Frankfurt, along the Rhine. They have museums with for…read morepaintings, sculptures, architecture and other things as well. My wife and I went to the Staedel and it was neat. A tip, purchase a Frankfurt pass so you can get into these either free or half off.

I thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Koblenz, a 2,000 year old city that lies at the Deutsches Eck…read more(German Corner), where the Rhine and Moselle Rivers meet. Our guide was delightful -- she was so enthusiastic about the statue of Emperor William I and devoted several minutes to its history (even though an accordion player was competing for our attention). She also explained why there was an American flag among all the other flags of the 16 German states. There were pieces of the Berlin Wall on display and she shared her family's history with the wall. She led us through the town, through narrow alleyways and past Baroque houses and many city landmarks. I particularly enjoyed the "Eye Roller," spitting boy and Peppermint Lady stories. This was a fairytale town, and our tour ended at the splendid Christmas market. Tour the Upper Middle Rhine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, through castles and vineyards, but make sure to make a visit to the lovely town of Koblenz.

Where Köln is a modern metropolis, Stadt Koblenz is a quant and historical Dorf, with many shops…read moreand churches to see and visit. We spent five hours here and were warmed by both the friendly locals and its history. The Stadt is very walkable and if you get tired, there are plenty of Cafés were you stop for a rest-bit. We really enjoyed ourselves here. Koblenz is on the banks of the Rhine and the Moselle. The confluence is today known as the "German Corner", a symbol of the unification of Germany that features an equestrian statue of Emperor William I. Historical Note: Koblenz was established as a Roman military post by Drusus around 8 B.C. Its name originates from the Latin (ad) cōnfluentēs, meaning "(at the) confluence".[3] The actual confluence is today known as the "German Corner", a symbol of the unification of Germany that features an equestrian statue of Emperor William I. The city celebrated its 2000th anniversary in 1992. It ranks in population behind Mainz and Ludwigshafen am Rhein to be the third-largest city in Rhineland-Palatinate. Its usual-residents' population is 112,000 (as at 2015). Koblenz lies in a narrow flood plain between high hill ranges, some reaching mountainous height, and is served by an express rail and autobahn network. It is part of the populous Rhineland. In 1814, it was occupied by the Russians. The Congress of Vienna assigned the city to Prussia, and in 1822, it was made the seat of government for the Prussian Rhine Province. After World War I, France occupied the area once again. The city was the center of the American occupation force from 1919 - 1923. In defiance of the French, the German populace of the city insisted on using the more German spelling of Koblenz after 1926.

The town of Oberursel, 15 minutes north of Frankfurt, has a delightful old town, with narrow…read morecobbled streets full of half-timbered houses, which climb to the delightful old church of St Ursula. Although there aren't many special 'sights', it nevertheless evokes images of exactly what an old German town should look like, (ie lots of half-timbered buildings with steep roofs) and is a delightful place to wander. The buildings date from the 16th century onwards, although most are 18th or early 19th century in origin. Look out for the Wenczel Welker, the former carding mill, which dates back to the 15th century. There's a small market on Saturdays, as well as a number of enticing hostelries around the edges, including the Alt-Oberursuler Brauhaus, which brews its own beers (see separate entry). The town, on the edge of the Hochtaunus hills, is easily reached from Frankfurt on either the S-bahn suburban railway to Bad Homburg (line S5) or via the U3 underground line.