The Basilica of St. Kastor was the site of the 842 AD meeting between the grandsons of Charlemagne to divide the Carolingian Empire.
The original monument of Kaiser Wilhelm I at this site was destroyed by US artillery during World War II and reconstructed in 1993.
Kastorhof square is named after the St. Kastor church, which was built in the 9th century and retains its original twin-tower Romanesque structure.
The confluence point of the Rhine and Moselle rivers, known as the Deutsches Eck, has been altered significantly by industrial dredging and 19th-century land reclamation.
The name 'Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer' honors the first Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany.
Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer and Kastorhof form a central public waterfront and historic square complex located at the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle rivers in Koblenz. This area anchors the 'Deutsches Eck' (German Corner), where the monumental equestrian statue of Kaiser Wilhelm I stands. The site features the Romanesque Basilica of St. Kastor, which is the oldest church in Koblenz and a UNESCO World Heritage site component. The Kastorhof square historically served as a significant site for medieval court hearings and public assemblies. The waterfront promenade offers unobstructed views of Ehrenbreitstein Fortress positioned on the opposite bank of the Rhine. The area integrates medieval architectural heritage with modern riverfront infrastructure. It serves as a primary hub for river cruise embarkation and pedestrian circulation in the Old Town.
The tip of the Deutsches Eck facing the equestrian statue with the Rhine and Moselle rivers in the background.
Walk the full length of the promenade from the Deutsches Eck toward the cable car station for the best river transitions.
Visit the Basilica of St. Kastor to see the interior, which often houses significant medieval tombstones and religious artifacts.
Bring a light jacket, as the wind off the confluence can be significantly cooler than in the city center.
Avoid dining at restaurants immediately adjacent to the Deutsches Eck, as they are often overpriced tourist traps; seek food inside the Old Town instead.
Respectful attire is requested when entering the Basilica of St. Kastor; avoid loud talking in the interior.
