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This 12th-century Rhine castle was the home of the Dukes of Schonburg, who ruled the town of Oberwesel and levied customs on the Rhine’s flourishing trade.
Today’s 27-room hotel has many original features, including four-poster beds; you dine in the ‘Knights Room’ and views from the terrace are fit for royalty.
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Rhineland, Hessen, Germany[16.6 miles]
The steep, south-facing slopes of the Rhine are home to the best of Germany’s 13 wine regions, famous for the world’s finest Riesling wines. This picturesque, vineyard-filled region is also home to Rhineland castles, traditional wine taverns and many hiking and cycling trails that criss-cross the region.
Best for ages: 18+ | Free
Multiple countries[22.8 miles]
Explore the castles, vineyards and vestiges of the Roman empire from the comfort of a cruise ship on Europe’s busiest river.
Best for ages: 18+ | Varies | Min 4 days
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