Emperor William Memorial at Deutsches Eck Monument

Address: Deutsches Eck, 56075 Koblenz, Germany

Admission: Free

The Emperor William Memorial at Deutsches Eck is a riverside monument in Koblenz, Rhineland-Palatinate, marking the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle. The site centres on an equestrian statue that commemorates Emperor William I and is a major riverside landmark.

The memorial headland offers broad river views, promenades and close views of the large bronze equestrian statue set on a stone plinth. The plaza is a common vantage point for river traffic and a starting point for walks along the Rhine promenade.

The original monument was completed in the late 19th century as a national monument to Emperor William I, was heavily damaged in World War II, and the bronze statue was replaced by a replica that was installed in the early 1990s. The site has functioned as a civic and commemorative space since its creation.

The memorial sits at the tip of the Deutsches Eck headland in Koblenz where the Rhine and Moselle rivers meet, in western Germany’s Rhineland-Palatinate.

• Monument dates: The original monument was unveiled in 1897, destroyed during World War II, and a replica of the equestrian statue was re-erected in 1993.

What to See#

• Equestrian statue: The equestrian statue of Emperor William I, a large bronze figure mounted on a stone plinth, forms the focal point of the memorial headland at the Rhine-Moselle confluence.
• Deutsches Eck headland: The headland plaza where the two rivers meet provides riverside promenades and panoramic views along both the Rhine and the Moselle.

Deutsches Eck sits at the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle in Koblenz’s city center. It’s a 10-15 minute walk from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof (main station) along the river promenade; many river cruise boats stop at the nearby landing. Local buses and city trams also serve stops within short walking distance.

• Visit early morning or at sunset to see the Moselle and Rhine rivers and the panorama of Koblenz with fewer crowds.
• Walk up from the Deutsches Eck (where the two rivers meet) rather than relying solely on the tourist shuttle; the climb is short and scenic.
• Bring a coin for the small museum kiosk near the base - there's usually a volunteer with unexpected stories about the monument's wartime scars.