Frankfurt Germany & OFFENBACH GERMANY #111
Offenbach, GERMANY
While visiting Offenback, Germany, we saw many castles, autumn celebrations, and enjoyed seeing the highlights of the major cities in Germany.
Our 12-day tour was with TRAFALGAR/Best of Germany Oberammergau, (Cat 1 - flying into Frankfort Airport in Frankfurt, Germany and starting in the city of Offenback.
Then off to Dusseldorf, Hamburg, Berlin, Dresden, Nuremberg, Oberammergau, Breitnau, and then back to Offenback.
The group attended and enjoyed the Best of Germany with the Oberammergau Passion Play and saw the Heidelberg Castle.
Below are a few photos from our adventures and a 30-minute movie/download is also availabe for only $12.00.
TRAFALGAR/Best of Germany Oberammergau, (Cat 1)...
Our luxury Land Yacht
The driver R.P. was amazing with all the traffic and really tight spots around Frankfurt, Germany.
Sheraton Offenbach Hotel
Travel Host - Greg
Offenbach am Main is a city in Hesse, Germany...
Offenbach am Main is a city in Hesse, Germany, on the left bank of the river Main. It borders Frankfurt and is part of the Frankfurt urban area and the larger Frankfurt Rhein-Main urban area.
Always very close to the city centre of Frankfurt, Germany was a popular location for business. The town, Offenback has its own trade fair, and many companies have opened facilities here because there are fewer restrictions and no closed businesses.
Romerplatz and Financial District...
"A Buzzing Economic Center"
Französisch-reformierte Kirche
"A Buzzing Economic Center"
From being ultra modern to preserving its rich history, Offenbach in Frankfurt, Germany offers a delightful contrast to its visitors.
Französisch-reformierte Kirche
"A Buzzing Economic Center"
Today the city is known for being a vibrant modern city in Frankfurt, Germany with headquarters of several companies.
Französisch-reformierte Kirche
Französisch-reformierte Kirche
Französisch-reformierte Kirche
Church building in Offenbach am Main, Germany or Frankfurt, Germany.
City Tower in Frankfurt
City Tower in Frankfurt
Französisch-reformierte Kirche
City Tower is a 120-meter (394 feet) tall high-rise building on the Berliner Strasse in the city of Offenbach in Frankfurt, Germany. Underground garage, ground floor with gallery and 32 upper floors, and has a gross floor space of 23,000 square meters.
A flyer of Activities
City Tower in Frankfurt
A flyer of Activities
Let folks know the daily adventures and the times of all the events in Frankfurt, Germany.
Huge Glass Building
City Tower in Frankfurt
A flyer of Activities
Many large companies are located here in Frankfurt, Germany.
The City Hall (Römer) - Römerberg, Frankfurt, Germany...
The Römer in Frankfurt am Main
We did a walking tour of Frankfurt, Germany
is the Old Town which typically start at the Römerberg, where the 15th-century City Hall is the star attraction.
Standing proud on the western edge of Frankfurt’s central Römerberg square, Frankfurt City Hall (Romer) is both the city’s administrative headquarters and one of its most memorable landmarks. Characterized by its pink three-peaked façade, stepped gables and domed bell tower; it’s a regal feat of medieval architecture.
Frankfurt romerberg square old city historic center in Germany.
Perhaps the most famous building here is the "Römer", which is the city hall, and has been so for the last 600 years.
Beautiful wooden facades of houses on Romerberg square -Gerechtigkeitsbrunnen, fountain of justice, city hall Romer, Romerberg, Frankfurt on the Main, Hesse, Germany.
Old Town, Center
Romerberg square with the city hall and justice statue on the cloudy sky - main landmark of Frankfurt, Germany.
Römerberg is a medieval square and the hub of the Old Town, Altstadt.
At the centre of the square lies the Fountain of Justice (Gerechtigkeitsbrunnen), where the statue of goddess Justitia holds the scales of justice just peeking out at the right.
Romerberg is the most colorful square in Frankfurt that you must not miss.
A comprehensive destination - the best do and see activities, restaurants, cafés, nightlife, shopping and much more at your fingertips. In Frankfurt, Germany the Old St. Nicholas Church is at the end.
Niederwald Monument
Located in the Niederwald, near Rüdesheim am Rhein in Hesse, Germany,
Not far from Frankfurt, Germany is The Niederwald monument - a monument located in the Niederwald, near Rüdesheim am Rhein in Hesse, Germany, built between 1871 and 1883 to commemorate the Unification of Germany.
The 38 metres (125 ft) tall monument represents the union of all Germans.
(German) Niederwalddenkma
An imposing female figure standing for unity. Cast in bronze, Germania stands high above the Rhine.
The monument is located within the Rhine Gorge - a larger UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The Niederwald monument is a monument located in Niederwald.
The beautiful view from the monument reaches far beyond the inland of Rhineland Palatinate.
The beautiful view from the monument reaches far beyond the inland of Rhineland Palatinate.
The beautiful view from the monument reaches far beyond the inland of Rhineland Palatinate.
The beautiful view from the monument reaches far beyond the inland of Rhineland Palatinate.
The beautiful view from the monument reaches far beyond the inland of Rhineland Palatinate.
Overlooking the beautiful Rhine River.
The beautiful view from the monument reaches far beyond the inland of Rhineland Palatinate.
Overlooking the beautiful Rhine River.
So much historical building along with hillsides/vineyards
Vineyards
Vineyard preserve
Vineyard preserve
After leaving Frankfurt, Germany we witnessed the beautiful towers standing up on the side of the Rhine River on the way to the Heidelberg Castle.
Vineyard preserve
Vineyard preserve
Vineyard preserve
Along the banks of the the Rhine River, going towards the Heidelberg Castle, we passed one of the Viking Cruises!
Vineyard preserve
Vineyard preserve
The Pfalzgrafenstein Castle, Kaub.
Along the banks of the the Rhine River we observed one of the Viking Cruises.
The Pfalzgrafenstein Castle, Kaub.
The Pfalzgrafenstein Castle, Kaub.
Was an inspiration for French writer Victor Hugo. Today it is a popular subject for photographers and the island can be reached by a small ferry, which is not too far from the Heidelberg Castle!
Lots of big and small boats on the river and the trains...
Discover the Rhine River with the World's Leading River Cruise Line
Discover the Rhine River with the World's Leading River Cruise Line
Discover the Rhine River with the World's Leading River Cruise Line
Viking Cruises
Unfold to create a spellbinding display of storybook villages, German vineyards and Gothic cities.
A wonderful train ride overlooking the Rhine River
Discover the Rhine River with the World's Leading River Cruise Line
Discover the Rhine River with the World's Leading River Cruise Line
it's nice to take the original curvaceous railway along the scenic Rhine Valley, past cruise boats, barges, vineyards, hilltop castles, the Heidelberg Castle and sometimes one of the Viking Cruises.
Heidelberg Castle...
Heidelberg Castle is a ruin in Germany and landmark of Heidelberg. The castle ruins are among the most important Renaissance structures north of the Alps.
The Heidelberg Castle has only been partially rebuilt since its demolition in the 17th and 18th centuries. Seen many times by the Viking Cruises.
The castle dominates the view of the old downtown.
The earliest castle not far from the
Heidelberg Castle structure was built before 1214.
In 1537, a lightning bolt destroyed the upper castle.
The present structures, close to the Heidelberg Castle had been expanded by 1650, before damage by later wars and fires. In 1764, another lightning bolt caused a fire which destroyed some rebuilt sections.
Lunch at this great 12th-century Marksburg Castle...
We connected with the hosts and treated to a well-organized home-cooked lunch.
We connected with the hosts and treated to a well-organized home-cooked lunch.
Not far from the Heidelberg Castle, we are welcomed to Hotel Castle Liebenstein, the highest castle in the Middle Rhine Valley in Germany! Passed many times by the Viking Cruises.
We connected with the hosts and treated to a well-organized home-cooked lunch.
We connected with the hosts and treated to a well-organized home-cooked lunch.
We connected with the hosts and treated to a well-organized home-cooked lunch.
The Middle Rhine Valley in Germany, between Ruedesheim, Bingen and Koblenz, belongs to the most beautiful regions of Germany and is part of the UNESCO World Heritage.
Looking over the Rhine.
We connected with the hosts and treated to a well-organized home-cooked lunch.
Looking over the Rhine.
Outside we experienced the magical atmosphere high above the Rhine River and enjoyed a unique time at Hotel Castle Liebenstein which is experienced many times by the Viking Cruises.
Liebenstein Castle (Rhine)...
Two separate dining rooms.
A welcome sign for Travalgar.
Two separate dining rooms.
Other amenities consist of a furnished terrace, a wine cellar, and a snug restaurant with exposed beams.
Our wonderful Hosts.
A welcome sign for Travalgar.
Two separate dining rooms.
At our small family run hotel at Castle Liebenstein you can enjoy medieval ambience and travel back to the time of kings and knights.
A welcome sign for Travalgar.
A welcome sign for Travalgar.
A huge antique among all the other decorations.
the twin-spired Cologne Cathedral...
At 157 m (515 ft), the cathedral is the tallest twin-spired church in the world. Known for its gilded medieval reliquary and its cathedral, the largest Gothic church in northern Europe, was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1996; it is the city’s major landmark and unofficial symbol. The most famous attraction in Cologne is the Cologne Cathedral, or Kölner Dom. This gothic cathedral is the third tallest in the world, and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The Cologne Giant Ferris Wheel back at the Schokoladen museum and once again offers spectacular views over the city and the Rhine at its feet. View on Cologne Cathedral from a Ferris wheel is so outstanding! Although Cologne has spread far beyond the confines of the Ringstrassen, it's focal point is still within this area, the Inner City. There are found the main shopping and business streets—such as the Hohe Strasse (north-south) and Schildergasse (west-east), both of which have been closed to motor vehicles—as well as the city’s historic buildings.
The Cologne Giant Ferris Wheel back at the Schokoladen museum and once again offers spectacular views over the city and the Rhine at its feet. View on Cologne Cathedral from a Ferris wheel is so outstanding! Although Cologne has spread far beyond the confines of the Ringstrassen, it's focal point is still within this area, the Inner City. There are found the main shopping and business streets—such as the Hohe Strasse (north-south) and Schildergasse (west-east), both of which have been closed to motor vehicles—as well as the city’s historic buildings.
The Cologne Giant Ferris Wheel back at the Schokoladen museum and once again offers spectacular views over the city and the Rhine at its feet. View on Cologne Cathedral from a Ferris wheel is so outstanding! Although Cologne has spread far beyond the confines of the Ringstrassen, it's focal point is still within this area, the Inner City. There are found the main shopping and business streets—such as the Hohe Strasse (north-south) and Schildergasse (west-east), both of which have been closed to motor vehicles—as well as the city’s historic buildings.
The Cologne Giant Ferris Wheel back at the Schokoladen museum and once again offers spectacular views over the city and the Rhine at its feet. View on Cologne Cathedral from a Ferris wheel is so outstanding! Although Cologne has spread far beyond the confines of the Ringstrassen, it's focal point is still within this area, the Inner City. There are found the main shopping and business streets—such as the Hohe Strasse (north-south) and Schildergasse (west-east), both of which have been closed to motor vehicles—as well as the city’s historic buildings.
The Cologne Giant Ferris Wheel back at the Schokoladen museum and once again offers spectacular views over the city and the Rhine at its feet. View on Cologne Cathedral from a Ferris wheel is so outstanding! Although Cologne has spread far beyond the confines of the Ringstrassen, it's focal point is still within this area, the Inner City. There are found the main shopping and business streets—such as the Hohe Strasse (north-south) and Schildergasse (west-east), both of which have been closed to motor vehicles—as well as the city’s historic buildings.
Cologne, a 2,000-year-old city spanning the Rhine River in western Germany, is the region’s cultural hub. A landmark of High Gothic architecture set amid reconstructed old town, the twin-spired Cologne Cathedral is also known for its gilded medieval reliquary and sweeping river views. The adjacent Museum Ludwig showcases 20th-century art, including many masterpieces by Picasso, and the Romano-Germanic Museum houses Roman antiquities.
The Cologne Giant Ferris Wheel back at the Schokoladen museum and once again offers spectacular views over the city and the Rhine at its feet. View on Cologne Cathedral from a Ferris wheel is so outstanding! Although Cologne has spread far beyond the confines of the Ringstrassen, it's focal point is still within this area, the Inner City. There are found the main shopping and business streets—such as the Hohe Strasse (north-south) and Schildergasse (west-east), both of which have been closed to motor vehicles—as well as the city’s historic buildings.
Cologne, a 2,000-year-old city spanning the Rhine River in western Germany, is the region’s cultural hub. A landmark of High Gothic architecture set amid reconstructed old town, the twin-spired Cologne Cathedral is also known for its gilded medieval reliquary and sweeping river views. The adjacent Museum Ludwig showcases 20th-century art, including many masterpieces by Picasso, and the Romano-Germanic Museum houses Roman antiquities.
Statues at the ENTRANCE OF the Cologne Cathedral...
The jamb figures in the main portal depict the great biblical figures in the era before Christ's crucifixion redeemed humankind.
Cologne Cathedral is a Catholic cathedral in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia. It is the seat of the Archbishop of Cologne and of the administration of the Archdiocese of Cologne. It is a renowned monument of German Catholicism and Gothic architecture.
Virgin Mary and the infant Jesus.
Statues on the right side of the main portal.
Virgin Mary and the infant Jesus.
Depicts the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
Virgin Mary and the infant Jesus.
St. Mary with Child.
Depicts the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
Depicts the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
Depicts the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
Images of the dead Christ on the cross with the purple colored background.
St. Christopher.
Depicts the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
Depicts the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
A 12.5 foot stone statue of Saint Christopher looks down towards the place where the earlier entrance to the cathedral was, before its completion in the late nineteenth century.
Exploring the historical old town of Cologne...
Hop on - hop off.
Hop on - hop off.
Hop on - hop off.
A great way to explore the city!
Koln - Cologne.
Hop on - hop off.
Hop on - hop off.
Having a great time exploring the city!
Train ride...
Hop on - hop off.
Fun for the adults as well as the kids!
On a T-shirt.
Toured the TV Tower.
Toured the TV Tower.
Took pictures of the city and the Viking Cruises passing by and viewing the Heidelberg Castle from our river cruise.
You've seen a few photos from our adventures and there's a 30-minute movie/download also available for only $12.00.
#111 - Frankfurt, Offenbach
GERMANY
Our Hotel.
Toured the TV Tower.