Pfalzgrafenstein Castle rises from a small island in the Rhine Gorge, surrounded by vineyards and rolling hills in Germany’s Upper Middle Rhine Valley.
This image shows Pfalzgrafenstein Castle, one of the most unique landmarks in the Rhine Gorge. Built on a small island in the Rhine River, the white fortress with red trim resembles a ship anchored midstream. Surrounded by steep vineyard slopes and historic villages, it is a highlight of any Rhine River cruise through the UNESCO-listed Upper Middle Rhine Valley.