Bacharach is a captivating town nestled along the western bank of the Rhine River in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. Famous for its medieval charm, half-timbered houses, and lush vineyards, Bacharach ...

It’s not often a river boat captain serenades his passengers. But on our recent Rhine River cruise, it was a poignant moment ...

Viking announced Treasures of the Rhine, a new river voyage allowing guests the opportunity to experience Europe’s rich culture during winter. The new Middle Rhine itinerary debuts in December and ...

Viking will offer year-round river cruises with the launch of winter cruise itineraries later this year. The 10-day Treasures of the Rhine itinerary will explore the Middle Rhine region against the ...

2022 Report on the Joint WHC/ICOMOS Reactive Monitoring Mission to the Upper Middle Rhine Valley (Germany), 09-12 May ... 2012 Report on the ICOMOS Advisory Mission to the Upper Middle Rhine Valley, ...

Jostling through crowds of Germans and tourists in the Rhine River village of Bacharach, I climb to the sun deck of the ferry and grab a chair. With the last passenger barely aboard, the gangplank is ...

This was the day the cruise was made for – the 41.63-mile stretch Middle Rhine Valley designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site of “outstanding universal value.” Of the approximately 40 castles (or ...

“Oh, look, there’s another one,” cried the woman behind me. She could not contain her excitement at seeing yet another castle perched on a hillside. The Sun Deck of the Scenic Opal proved the perfect ...

Europe river cruise operator Viva Cruises christened its new ship, the Viva Enjoy, in its Dusseldorf homeport on Jan. 14. The 190-passenger ship is a sister to the Viva Two, which debuted in spring ...

February 2008: Joint World Heritage Centre / ICOMOS Advisory mission; December 2012: ICOMOS Advisory mission; May 2022 Joint World Heritage Centre / ICOMOS Reactive Monitoring Mission 2022 Report on ...