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Posted on Oct 20, 2025 / Travel

• The Rhine’s middle section between Koblenz and Bingen is famous for steep vineyard-covered slopes, over 40 castles in sight and has been given UNESCO world heritage status.
• Its iconic waterfall, the Rhine Falls near Schaffhausen, Switzerland, is Europe’s largest by volume—at peak flow as much as 600 m³/second plunge.
• The river has served as a natural border, trade route, battleground and cultural icon across centuries — so much more than a pretty waterway.
• Even though it’s major for shipping and industry, the Rhine was once severely polluted and now is a leading example of successful cross-border environmental remediation.
• You can cruise through romantic towns, pass vineyards, castles and stop in a pub for wine that grows on the very hills overlooking the river.
• The name Rhein (German for Rhine) is linked with ancient myths, legends and even operas — the river has been part of Europe’s storytelling culture for ages.

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