OBERWESEL DINNER BOAT FIELD GUIDE
Feuerwerk über Oberwesel: Rhein in Flammen — dinner cruise through the Loreley Valley
An approximately 8.5-hour dinner cruise operated by Gilles Personenschifffahrt that runs from Koblenz (with an option to board at Vallendar), follows the Upper Middle Rhine past castles and the Loreley Valley, and culminates in the Rhein in Flammen fireworks over Oberwesel.
Feuerwerk über Oberwesel: Rhein in Flammen — dinner cruise through the Loreley Valley.
Experience the Rhein in Flammen in Oberwesel aboard a dinner boat operated by Gilles Personenschifffahrt: a night cruise through the Upper Middle Rhine and the Tal der Loreley where up to 50 ships form a convoy and the night sky above the ‘Stadt der Türme’ is lit by the event’s signature fireworks.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Rhein in Flammen fireworks over Oberwesel
The centerpiece of the evening is the Rhein in Flammen display in Oberwesel: an organised fireworks event that lights the river and town as part of the larger convoy celebration.
A ship convoy through the Tal der Loreley
One of the event’s distinguishing features is the organised ship convoy through the Loreley Valley, assembled of up to 50 vessels that travel the stretch of river together.
Upper Middle Rhine castles and an included dinner
The cruise traverses the Obere Mittelrheintal from Koblenz to Oberwesel, past numerous castles and the ‘Stadt der Türme’, and the program includes an evening meal on board.
What the day feels like
What the evening feels like
This is an evening-length river cruise: guests board in Vallendar or Koblenz in the late afternoon, travel the Upper Middle Rhine amid castles and the Loreley Valley, share the spectacle of a coordinated convoy, dine on board, and finish with the Rhein in Flammen fireworks in Oberwesel before returning late at night.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this evening is formally suitable for.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Total duration is approximately 8.5 hours with a late-night return (approx. 00:30).
Boarding is available in Vallendar or Koblenz; specific boarding and departure times are scheduled in the late afternoon and evening.
The evening includes dinner (Inklusive Abendessen).
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Where can I board the boat?
Boarding is offered in Vallendar or Koblenz as listed in the event information.
When does the cruise start and finish?
Boarding and departure occur in the late afternoon with the full program lasting about 8.5 hours and returning at approximately 00:30.
Is dinner included?
Yes — the evening program includes an evening meal (Inklusive Abendessen).
What makes this Rhein in Flammen event special?
The Oberwesel event features a coordinated ship convoy through the Loreley Valley—up to 50 ships—and a fireworks display over the town amid the castle-lined Upper Middle Rhine.
Who operates the cruise?
The service is provided by Gilles Personenschifffahrt GmbH.
What route does the cruise follow?
The cruise sails through the Obere Mittelrheintal from Koblenz to Oberwesel, passing many castles and the Loreley Valley.