Fire and Flame
Enter a magical realm. Suddenly the hills are alight in colours of green and red, are glowing like thousand of stars in the dark and bathing the towers and battlements in a glow of Bengal lights. Up on the hills it seems a volcano is dancing, while below, the Rhine glitters in countless coloured lights. There is music and a festive mood between the Binger Mouse Tower and the Drachenfels. Small boats and larger ships take part in the night parade, decorate their decks in the most beautiful colours and give you a front row view of this wonderful spectacle. The Rhine is literally in “flames” and this happens on different spots all along the Rhine from May till September:
"Rhine in Flames" (07.05.2011) Bonn - Linz
"Rhine in Flames" (03.07.2010) Bingen/Rüdesheim
"Rhine in Flames" (14.08.2010) Spay/Braubach - Koblenz
"Rhine in Flames" (11.09.2010) Oberwesel
"Rhine in Flames" (18.09.2010) St. Goar/St. Goarshausen
There is plenty of opportunity to experience this mixture of scenery, light and magical fire. All along the Rhine, the towns offer a variety of supporting programmes. From the banks of the river the visitor has a splendid view of the glittering stars and shimmering cascades of colour. However, one of the best places to view this wonderful light show is from one of the many ships on the gleaming Rhine.
