THE RHINE—I expected to see castles on hills, towering Gothic cathedrals and timber-frame homes at the water’s edge while rolling along one of Europe’s most famous working rivers.

The 65km-stretch of the Middle Rhine Valley, with its castles, historic towns and vineyards, graphically illustrates the long history of human involvement with a dramatic and varied natural landscape.

Fly over Liechtenstein, where medieval castles, alpine villages, and the Rhine Valley converge—captured in breathtaking drone footage that showcases the country's natural beauty, rich heritage, and ...

In Germany’s Rhine Valley, several centuries-old castles sit just minutes from one another, and visiting them can be particularly enjoyable as the foliage changes color in the fall.

Built in 1245 to protect St. Goar and its toll rights, the castle expanded over the subsequent 500 years. It became one of the most important castles on the middle Rhine.

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 ...

French family-owned line CroisiEurope is helping guests to put their best feet forward on a new Cruise & Hike sailing through the Rhine Valley, where they can explore picturesque landscapes around ...

Jim Eagles explores the Rhine Valley as visitors have for centuries - by water. Our barge came round a bend in the River Rhine and there it was: the castle where Sleeping Beauty received her ...