The ingenuity of days past still surprises me: The guide explained how large ice blocks were cut from the Rhine during the winter months and stored inside caves that acted as sort of medieval ice chests. What I did like was that this was an easy family trip, and the kids enjoyed learning about the castle, particularly its “grand” kitchen, as it was known in those times. There were magnificent views of the Rhine River and the abundant hills around the castle. It would have been nice during the tour to have more time to observe and linger - particularly at the outdoor observation deck and garden where more than 150 medicinal plants are grown. The result was that there were times when I couldn’t hear what our guide was saying. Simultaneous tours in German and English were ongoing throughout the day and often crossed paths. The tour lasted 40-50 minutes, and although informative, it did seem rushed, with little time to take photos, and there could have been substantially more history provided in the guide’s narrative.
My family ticket was necessary not just for a guided tour of the castle, but also to simply enter its interior.
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