Not Ringmeet-specific, but figured this would be the best place to ask our Ring vets
Well, you could have opened a new thread. It won't break the forums.
And you might get some tips regarding the rest of your visit if you tell us about your itenary.
I'll be in Koblenz for a few days (June 23-25) as the wife and I tour through Germany, so I have the opportunity to visit the Ring while I'm in the area. Any tips for a tourist visit?
Koblenz itself has some sights to offer, especially if you are interested in military history as it has been a major military town for centuries because of its strategic position at the point where the river Moselle meets the river Rhine (
Deutsches Eck).
Ehrenbreitstein Fortress overlooking that point is basically a must-see for any tourist in town. Unfortunately, the Bundeswehr museum (WTS) is closed until further notice. But there is the
railway museum, too.
As Koblenz is located bang in the middle of the middle Rhine valley, there are lots of castles around. Take your pick.
Was considering the Ringtaxi as taking the rental shitbox on the Ring seems like a bad idea, but man is it expensive.
Do not under any circumstances take your normal rental car onto the Ring. Chances are the rental company will know (by way of Ring photographers) and will fine you in a hefty way as doing a lap is against the terms and conditions.
If you want to do some Ring laps yourself, go for a specialized (and expensive) Ring rental. If you just want a passenger lap, ask nicely around here.
@loose_unit lives just half an hour from the Ring, others (including me) are close enough for a day trip to make sense.
