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Books : Travel : Europe : Germany : Rhine
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For over 1,000 years, the Rhine river has been Europe's main corridor of transport, connecting markets and cultures from the sea border in Holland with the inland regions all the way to Switzerland. Today's bicycle tourist can experience the great diversity of geography, achitecture, trade, and culture that is still apparent along this spectacular waterway. Best of all, it's not an exhausting ride: despite the sometimes formidable moutains that loom over the river, author John Powell has mapped out a course that keeps mainly level. The trip can be traversed all the way, requiring about three weeks of cycling, with all levels of accommodations readily available, or cut up into sections, with convenient access points identified.
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The author, a travel journalist, was born and lives in Germany. This guide focuses on the Rhine & Mosel Valleys, including Mainz, Cologne, Bonn, Trier, Worms, Speyer and more - with the kind of inside detail that only a resident can provide. The Rhine valley is one of Germany’s prime tourist attractions. The most interesting part of the valley is between Speyer, with the largest Romanesque cathedral in Germany, and Cologne (Köln), with the largest Gothic cathedral in the world. In between is the Rhine of legend with a castle or castle ruins every mile. The equally beautiful Mosel River is a meandering stream in a steep, narrow valley. Trier has the largest collection of Roman monuments in Germany. Hundreds of small towns are barely changed from the Middle Ages. We visit the best ones. The author provides innumerable tips on special discounts available for travelers (some 20 on train and bus travel alone) and tells how to save on gas (cheapest on Mondays, most expensive on Wednesdays), as well as virtually everything else, with inside information on getting the best hotel rooms at the best prices, the best deals and the best food at restaurants. For every area of the country, full information is supplied on how to get around, the best shopping, the foods and the recommended places to eat, where to stay, from charming guesthouses, hostels and campsites, on up to the most luxurious hotels. Includes town and country walks, cycling, fishing, canoeing & kayaking, Rhine cruises, wine tours, concerts and other cultural events - it's all here! As a Pocket Adventure Guide, it shows you how to experience everthing the country offers more intensely and directly than most travelers know how to do - seeing the place close-up through adventures, both cultural and physical, including in-depth encounters with the people. Other guides lack our level of detail, our adventure perspective and our emphasis on direct experience of the country. We provide an insider's knowledge that you won't find in other guides.
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This is the first comprehensive history of the German-speaking settlers who emigrated to the Georgia colony from Germany, Alsace, Switzerland, Austria, and adjacent regions. Known collectively as the Georgia Dutch, they were the colony's most enterprising early settlers, and they played a vital role in gaining Britain's toehold in a territory also coveted by Spain and France.The main body of the book is a chronological account of the Georgia Dutch from their earliest arrival in 1733 to their dispersal and absorption into what was, by 1783, an Anglo-American populace. Underscoring the harsh daily life of the common settler, George Fenwick Jones also highlights noteworthy individuals and events. He traces recurrent themes, including tensions between the realities of the settlers' lives and the aspirations and motivations of the colony's trustees and supporters; the web of relations between German- and English-speaking whites, African Americans, and Native Americans; and early signs of the genesis of a distinctly new and American sensibility.
Three summary chapters conclude The Georgia Dutch. Merging new material with information from previous chapters, Jones offers the most complete depiction to date of Georgia Dutch culture and society. Included are discussions of religion; health and medicine; education; welfare and charity; industry, agriculture, trade, and commerce; Na
Two Volumes In One.
This is the account of a memorable voyage undertaken by the author and his friend and First Officer , Anto, from the Netherlands, through inland Europe, and out to Istanbul in Turkey, by river. Portraying the Danube as a C road compared with the motorway of the mighty Rhine, the author describes his entertaining, exhilarating and at times plain hairy trip up the Rhine and down the Danube . The trip, which took two and a half years, although actual travelling time was only sixty-seven days, saw them travel 3,750 kilometres, during which time they went through ninety-four locks. They took in Holland, Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Yugoslavia, Bulgaria and Romania before eventually ending up at their final destination, Istanbul, in Turkey. On their travels they had to contend with gales, fog and rain, strict and bribe-hungry officials, barges that dwarfed the tiny Dutch cruiser, not to mention the strong currents, high waves and massive locks along the way. Arriving in Istanbul in one piece (despite a smoking engine), the author completed the voyage of a lifetime, and this is his story.
The vineyard-lined Moselle River valley provides a uniqueley inviting setting for a particularly enjoyable bicycle tour. Trace some 300 kilometers of the river's meandering bends and curves while learning about its rich and varied history. This cycling guide contains a lot of topographical maps that will help you in your journey across the western Rhineland, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and the French region of Lorraine, from Koblenz to Metz.
This guide takes the hard work out of planning a holiday cycling up the Rhine, 1100 km (700 miles) from Hook of Holland to Basle in Switzerland. The tour starts from the Rhine estuary in the Netherlands, twists around, under and over Rotterdam’s bustling harbour to reach Dordrecht. The next days are spent crossing peaceful Dutch countryside on Long Distance Route 12, before climbing, just the once, over a hill in the Netherlands. The way is along the Rheinradweg/Vélo Rhin Route through Kleve, associated with Anne of Cleves; through Xanten with its new Roman buildings; past Duisburg with the biggest inland harbour in Europe; along the elegant promenade in Düsseldorf; to Cologne and its cathedral to reach Bonn, the former capital of Germany. The route passes Remagen and the ruins of its famous bridge, through Koblenz at the confluence of the Rhine and the Mosel; through the castle strewn Rhine Gorge; into Mainz with its cathedral and Gutenberg Museum; along the edge of the Rheinhessen hills famous for their Riesling wine, to Worms with yet another cathedral, connections to Luther and the Reformation, its Jewish synagogue and cemetery, through Ludwigshafen past the gleaming spires of BASF; Mannheim where the bicycle was invented; to Heidelberg and its ruined castle perched above the narrow streets packed with quaint pubs; to Schwetzingen, the summer residence of the ducal family where Mozart played harpsichord and to Speyer with its cathedral. The route crosses into Alsace. The route winds its way to Strasbourg, with its cathedral, European Parliament, half-timbered houses and its German quarter. Our favourite stretch of the route follows: along the level, straight Canal Rhône au Rhin with lime trees shading the towpath. The route then wanders through quiet little Alsatian villages to Neuf-Brisach and Breisach. Farther south the route passes Neuenburg and rejoins the Rhône au Rhin canal to run into Huningue. The route crosses the Rhine to Weil am Rhein. Basel in Switzerland is a few hundred metres away.
The guide advises when to tour, what to do in case of an accident or illness, discusses road safety, suggests local food to eat and public transport back up, what to pack and describes the route in detail when necessary and sketchily when the signposting is good. It offers information on: accommodation in hotels, B&Bs, Youth Hostels and on campsites, on bike shops and on bike hire.
Castles, cathedrals, vineyards and forests: the romantic essence of Germany and its Swiss, French and Dutch neighbours is revealed on cruises along the Rhine and its tributaries, the Neckar, Main and Mosel. You can stop off at such fine old cities as Basle, Strasbourg, Heidelberg and Amsterdam, take side trips along the Saar and to the truly grand duchy of Luxembourg. "This Way the Rhine" sails through the heart of western Europe, inviting you to admire its art treasures, shop for craftwork and compare gourmet delicacies.
CincinnatiÃÂs Over-the-Rhine captures a fascinating urban neighborhood in vintage photographs. For over 150 years, the culture, politics, and architecture of Over-the-Rhine have influenced CincinnatiÃÂs development. Early German immigrants gave the neighborhood its moniker, after the bordering Miami-Erie canal, and also contributed to its beautiful architecture. Appalachian and African American citizens later contributed to the cultural diversity. Today, a vibrant arts scene co-exists along with revitalizing social programs that aid its underprivileged residents. Over 200 images reveal Over-the-RhineÃÂs urban characters, street life, and architectural landmarks, including Music Hall, Findlay Market, and St. MaryÃÂs Church. ÃÂÃÂ
Cologne Köln (Germany) 1:17,500 & Region 1:330,000 FlexiMap KUNTHThis is a laminated, waterproof and tear-resistant map, easy to fold, even in windy conditions, so it can go wherever you go. Size folded: 22 x 10 cm / 8.5 x 4 in, size unfolded: 68 x 44 cm / 27 x 17.5 in.
The main plan covers Cologne from the Messe grounds and the Kölnarena on the right bank of the Rhine to the RheinEnergie stadium and sport complex in the west, with the city's historic heart and the stadium area shown on enlargements in greater detail. The plans clearly show U-Bahn and S-Bahn stations, one way streets and car parks. Main public buildings, places of interest and selected hotels are prominently highlighted and named. The plans are indexed for streets, districts, parks, hotels, points of interest and public buildings. Also included is a diagram of the U-Bahn, S-Bahn and railway lines.
An indexed road map of the Rhine Valley at 1:330,000 covering the river from Bingen to the Cologne conurbation and extending east to Limburg and Siegen, shows the region's road and rail network and highlights interesting towns, villages and main sights.
Additional tourist information mentions 23 main sights, neatly grouped into sections covering Major Attractions, Major Museum and Art Galleries, Shopping, and Major Attractions on the Middle Rhine Valley, are given brief descriptions and are prominently highlighted on the relevant maps.
Further panels provide information on Getting Around and Facts for Visitors, including tourist information offices, public holidays, festivals and events, telecommunications and monthly climate charts.
A guide to walking the High Level River Rhine Walking Trail or Rheinhohenweg. This spectacular long-distance walking trail follows the course of the River Rhine in Germany from Bonn, the old West German capital, upstream to Alsheim, a village deep in the heart of the famous Rhine vineyards, south of the city of Mainz. The total distance is 273km (170 miles). The route described in this guide can be walked in 14 fairly relaxing stages and provides an opportunity not only to enjoy the outstanding scenery of the area but also to visit some of the many places of historical, architectural and cultural interest in the Rhineland, deservedly the most famous of all the German regions. Sketch maps, summary tables and detailed information on places of interest accompany the route description. The author, Alan Castle, is an experienced long-distance walker and writes regularly for the outdoor press.
undated colorful illustrated fold-out map in paperback binding.
This Elibron Classics book is a facsimile reprint of a 1860 edition by John Murray; &c., London; Paris.
A travel book with a difference which gives a well planned multi location “Grand Tour” discovering by local trains the towns and cities of the Rhine & Ahr Valleys (Cologne, Bonn, Düsseldorf, Koblenz, Altenahr, Brühl & Remagen) before moving on to the attractions of the trendy capital cities of Berlin and London. This illustrated ebook gives directions, maps, location info & travel tips.
Have you ever fancied going on a “Grand Tour” like the early aristocrats, staying in multiple locations, but thought it too hard to organise?
Are you looking for a new kind of travel/guide book? Perhaps one which gives:
- A well planned 12 day multiple location tour which uses vibrant Cologne as its first base to discover the sights of the beautiful Rhine & Ahr Valleys before moving on to the delights and attractions of the trendy capital cities of Berlin and London. This tour is also ideal for train enthusiasts as it makes much use of the West Rhine Railway to visit the picturesque towns and cities (Bonn, Düsseldorf, Koblenz, Altenahr, Brühl, and Remagen) along the banks of the Ahr and the Rhine (it is worth noting that the Rhine has more castles along its banks, between Koblenz and Bingen, than any other river valley in the world, should you wish to explore a few). Alternatively fans of the Department store C&A will also love this tour, as there are branches in every town on the Rhine, and several in Berlin you can visit during the tour should you wish. For added fun for the “big kids” in your group the tour also includes a visit to Phantasialand Theme Park.
- Detailed information on how to organise your own Grand Tour (travel, accommodation, visitor attractions, location history and information, etc.)
- Tips on how to keep costs down whist away and website addresses to visit to obtain best value for money deals, promotions and discount vouchers.
- Tour destinations and attractions which are a little different to those normally on offer, some of which are “off the beaten track” and are not covered in other guides
- Gives daily itinerary’s to maximise the time spent in each location which you can follow, or tailor to suit yourself
- Has maps, pictures and information on locations and attractions (including address, opening times, web address, how to get there, history &/or other pertinent information)
- All the information required in one book rather than having to purchase and carry, several city /town different guides whilst on your Grand Tour
- Is suitable for all age groups and nationalities (particularly long haul visitors wishing to see as much of Europe as they can in a limited timescale, but not wanting to join a group arranged tour).
- Armchair traveller information and website addresses to enable them to “virtually” undertake the tour and visit attractions on line, if they cannot visit them in person
If so ... this could be the book for you!