Ehrenbreitstein Fortress
Ehrenbreitstein Fortress is a cultural heritage monument in Rhineland-Palatinate. This fortress, located in the city of Koblenz, was established in 1828 and is part of the Koblenz Fortress. It is one of the 134 sights in Germany included on this site and is the 92nd most looked-up sight in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
July and August have the highest temperatures, with daily highs of 23 °C and lows of 14 °C. The coldest months are January and February, with daily highs of 4 °C to 5 °C and lows of -1 °C. December has the most rainy days, with about 17 days of rain, while June has the highest monthly rainfall at 66 mm.
Frankfurt-Hahn Airport is the nearest airport, located 53 km away. The fortress is 466 km from Berlin. Nearby locations include Marksburg, 11 km away, the Rhine Gorge, 22 km away, Lorelei, 26 km away, Eltz Castle, 27 km away, and the Nürburgring, 48 km away. The entry fee is about €8 and the site is wheelchair accessible.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 23 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 4 | 5 | 9 | 13 | 18 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 19 | 14 | 8 | 4 |
| Average low, °C | -1 | -1 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| Rainfall, mm | 55 | 50 | 56 | 47 | 61 | 66 | 65 | 61 | 61 | 54 | 56 | 62 |
| Rainy days | 16 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 17 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
