(coming soon)
- Museum
Remagen
For many, Remagen will always be associated with its important role in World War II. Built during WWI, the Ludendorff Bridge played a pivotal role in WWII. In March of 1945 it was captured by the U.S. 9th Armored Division in Operation Lumberjack, allowing a quicker defeat of the Nazi forces. The Nazis had tried to destroy it on numerous occasions to deny the Allies the ability to cross the river easily. It did eventually collapse, but not until some 10 days after the crossing was effected. Today there is a ferry carrying passengers across.
For many others, the fact that the city dates back to Roman times is equally if not more interesting than its roles in the last century’s wars. The area was originally conquered by Roman legions under Julius Caesar in the year 50 B.C. By 50 A.D. there was a Roman fort or military camp here called Castra Rigomagus which evolved into the city of Remagen. Nearby — a little over 10 kilometers or six miles south of Remagen — is the Vinxtbach, a small creek that flows into the Rhine. In Roman times, it formed the boundary line between provinces of Germania Superior and Germania Inferior.
