We sail close by one of the many scenic fortresses — Pfalz Castle — that were built on an island in the middle of the river. Rhine River robber barons used this island fortress—Pfalz Castle ...

Photo / Supplied Kate Webster takes a fairy-tale journey down Germany’s Rhine River, where castles and cathedrals rise above quaint villages, and storied waterways reveal themselves at every ...

Despite a lofty perch over the Lahn River near its confluence with the Rhine, the castle is somewhat secluded from the surrounding town of Lahnstein. I visited on a sunny Saturday in May and found ...