Dinner at Schmitchen
July 9, 2022 in Germany ⋅ ☁️ 70 °F
We had the Wurstspieße (sausage skewers) and Argentinean rump steak at Schmitchen. It was delicious! - Sean
Ready for the Museum
July 10, 2022 in Germany ⋅ ☁️ 63 °F
It's a very popular place, we had to wait in line for quite a while.
Schokoladenmuseum
July 10, 2022 in Germany ⋅ ☁️ 63 °F
The Cologne Chocolate Museum on the Rhine was unique and fun!
Just Hanging Out
July 10, 2022 in Germany ⋅ ⛅ 66 °F
Bacharach AirBnB
July 11, 2022 in Germany ⋅ ⛅ 64 °F
Ok, this one might be our favorite of the trip. Built in 1622, but fully remodeled with all the modern amenities. Video tour.
Bacharach
July 11, 2022 in Germany ⋅ ⛅ 70 °F
This quaint little town in the Middle Rhein is straight out of a fairy tale.
Postenturm
July 11, 2022 in Germany ⋅ ⛅ 73 °F
This watchtower is where all the famous pics of Bacharach and the Rhine are taken from.
Vineyards
July 11, 2022 in Germany ⋅ ⛅ 70 °F
I literally don't know how they farm in these vineyards. Maybe with climbing gear? The town is surrounded by these steep hills covered in vines. So lovely, but also perplexing.
Going to make sure toRead more
Lodging: Half-timbered House Bacharach
July 11, 2022 in Germany ⋅ ⛅ 72 °F
Modern design meets history.
The listed house is surrounded by vineyards in the Steeg district directly below the Stahleck castle.
This unique place has a style all its own: ecological materials suchRead more
Burg Stahleck
July 12, 2022 in Germany ⋅ ⛅ 73 °F
We hiked up to Burg Stahleck today. It has an interesting history - a medieval castle that fell into ruins, and then was rebuilt as a youth hostel in the 1920s. Then it was also used for Hitler YouthRead more
Werner Chapel Ruins
July 12, 2022 in Germany ⋅ ⛅ 77 °F
This Gothic church was destroyed and then restored as a memorial to a very dark time. The body of a young boy named Werner was found near Bacharach. His body was used as an excuse to accuse the JewsRead more
Church of St. Peter and Town
July 12, 2022 in Germany ⋅ ⛅ 81 °F
This is a Protestant church and is brightly painted inside.
Long Awaited House Cave Tour
July 12, 2022 in Germany ⋅ ⛅ 81 °F
Willow says this should be posted separately so people know what they are getting into.
Dinner at Kleines Brauhaus
July 12, 2022 in Germany ⋅ ⛅ 82 °F
We had a great dinner here. We tried a couple of the local Riesling wines. I had some very tasty schnitzel with mushrooms and we finished it off with cherry streusel.
Rhine River Cruise
July 13, 2022 in Germany ⋅ ⛅ 75 °F
We went downstream from Bacharach to St. Goarhausen
Sankt Goarshausen
July 13, 2022 in Germany ⋅ ⛅ 72 °F
Ruedesheim
July 13, 2022 in Germany ⋅ ⛅ 86 °F
This is definitely the most touristy town we've been to here. It's right at the end of the Middle Rhine where the steep river valley turns to rolling hills.
Vineyards for miles!
Niederwald Monument
July 13, 2022 in Germany ⋅ ⛅ 82 °F
This monument is to commemorate victory over France. The statue of Germania reminded us of the Statue of Liberty. It's huge.
The views from up here are spectacular.
Bingen
July 13, 2022 in Germany ⋅ ⛅ 88 °F
Bingen is right across from Ruedesheim. We took the car ferry over to catch the train on the right side of the river to get home.
It was blazing hot, but it would have been cool if we had the time toRead more
Train to Zermatt
July 14, 2022 in Switzerland ⋅ ⛅ 64 °F
A very slow train took us way up into the Alps. I kept running from side to side of the train trying to get pictures.
Hinterdorfstrasse
July 14, 2022 in Switzerland ⋅ ⛅ 64 °F
Old Town. The chalets were built in stilts to help with heating.
Exploring Zermatt
July 14, 2022 in Switzerland ⋅ ⛅ 61 °F
Mountaineer's Cemetery
July 14, 2022 in Switzerland ⋅ ⛅ 61 °F
Many of the people who died in the mountains around here are buried in this little cemetery.
Zermatt AirBnB
July 14, 2022 in Switzerland ⋅ ☀️ 55 °F
So Zermatt is amazing. It's the last town before the Matterhorn, and our room has a balcony with a view (well, other than that darn crane, lol - thank goodness for Magic Eraser).
The Vispa River runsRead more
Lodging: Eagle Apartment
July 14, 2022 in Switzerland ⋅ ☀️ 59 °F
Within less than 0.6 miles of Zermatt Railway Station and a 6-minute walk of Zermatt - Matterhorn, Eagle apartment with splendid and direct view of the Matterhorn features free WiFi and a terrace.Read more


















































































































































































































































































































Travelerlooks really tasty