Deutsches Eck (German Corner) is a historic and symbolic site located in the city of Koblenz, in the state of Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. It marks the confluence of two major rivers: the Moselle and the Rhine. The site is named “German Corner” because it has long been a symbol of German nationalism and unity.
One of the most prominent features of the Deutsches Eck is the massive equestrian statue of Emperor Wilhelm I, who was the first German Emperor and a key figure in the unification of Germany in the 19th century. The original statue was erected in 1897 to commemorate his role in the founding of the German Empire. However, the monument was heavily damaged during World War II and the statue was removed.
In the postwar years, the site took on a new symbolic role. After the division of Germany, the remains of the monument served as a memorial to German unity. In 1993, a replica of the original statue of Wilhelm I was installed, restoring the monument to its former appearance.
Today, Deutsches Eck is a major tourist attraction and a place of national pride. Visitors can walk around the monument, enjoy panoramic views of the rivers, and reflect on the complex history of German unity and identity. It is also a starting point for river cruises and a popular stop along the scenic Rhine River route.
These vintage photos from
Vintage Cars & People were taken by photographer Max Beauvisage at the landmark known as ‘Deutsches Eck’ in the town of Koblenz in the 1920s and 1930s.
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| A large company posing at the steps of a monumental equestrian statue. The location is Deutsches Eck, a landmark in the town of Koblenz at the confluence of the rivers Rhine and Moselle, circa 1925 |
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| Five members of a German middle-class family posing in an open Ford Model T in front of a monumental equestrian statue, Deutsches Eck, a landmark in the town of Koblenz at the confluence of the rivers Rhine and Moselle, circa 1925 |
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| Four members of a German middle-class family posing in an open-top Mercedes 16/45 PS in front of a monumental equestrian statue, Deutsches Eck. The car is registered in the formerly Prussian Rhineland, circa 1925 |
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| Thirteen members of a German middle-class family posing at the steps of a monumental equestrian statue. The location is Deutsches Eck, a landmark in the town of Koblenz at the confluence of the rivers Rhine and Moselle, circa 1925 |
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| Three members of a German middle-class family posing in an open-top Citroën 5 HP Torpédo in front of a monumental equestrian statue, Deutsches Eck, circa 1925 |
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| Two ladies posing in an open-top Fiat 501 S Sport-Torpedo in front of a monumental equestrian statue. The location is Deutsches Eck, a landmark in the town of Koblenz at the confluence of the rivers Rhine and Moselle, 1926 |
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| A company of five posing in an open tourer in front of a monumental equestrian statue, Deutsches Eck, a landmark in the town of Koblenz at the confluence of the rivers Rhine and Moselle, July 12, 1927 |
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| A dapper fellow and a lady posing with a D-Rad R 0/5 Combination in front of a monumental equestrian statue, Deutsches Eck. The motorbike is registered in the Saxon district of Leipzig, 1927 |
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| A company of three posing with a Mercedes-Benz Typ 8/38 PS in front of a monumental equestrian statue, Deutsches Eck. The car is registered in the Saxon district of Leipzig, circa 1928 |
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| A fashionable couple posing at the steps of a monumental equestrian statue. The location is Deutsches Eck, a landmark in the town of Koblenz at the confluence of the rivers Rhine and Moselle, circa 1928 |
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| Three cheerful young ladies posing at the steps of a monumental equestrian statue. The location is Deutsches Eck, a landmark in the town of Koblenz at the confluence of the rivers Rhine and Moselle, circa 1928 |
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| Two cheerful couples posing in an open tourer in front of a monumental equestrian statue. The location is Deutsches Eck, a landmark in the town of Koblenz at the confluence of the rivers Rhine and Moselle, circa 1928 |
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| Eight dapper fellows posing with an ancient open tourer in front of a monumental equestrian statue. The location is Deutsches Eck, a landmark in the town of Koblenz at the confluence of the rivers Rhine and Moselle, July 7, 1929 |
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| A large company posing at the steps of a monumental equestrian statue. The location is Deutsches Eck, a landmark in the town of Koblenz at the confluence of the rivers Rhine and Moselle, circa 1930 |
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| A middle-aged couple posing with an Opel 4/20 PS in front of a monumental equestrian statue. The location is Deutsches Eck, a landmark in the town of Koblenz at the confluence of the rivers Rhine and Moselle, circa 1930 |
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| A stylish couple posing with a Röhr 8 9/50 PS Typ R in front of a monumental equestrian statue, Deutsches Eck. The car is registered in the Prussian province of Hesse-Nassau, circa 1930 |
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| A cheerful couple posing with a Mercedes-Benz 14/60 PS Typ 350 in front of a monumental equestrian statue, Deutsches Eck, a landmark in the town of Koblenz at the confluence of the rivers Rhine and Moselle, September 27, 1932 |
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| A company of four posing with an Opel "6" 2 Liter in front of a monumental equestrian statue. The location is Deutsches Eck, a landmark in the town of Koblenz at the confluence of the rivers Rhine and Moselle, circa 1935 |
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| A family of four posing with a small saloon – possibly a DKW F2 – in front of a monumental equestrian statue. The location is Deutsches Eck, a landmark in the town of Koblenz at the confluence of the rivers Rhine and Moselle, circa 1935 |
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| A large company posing at the steps of a monumental equestrian statue. The location is Deutsches Eck, a landmark in the town of Koblenz at the confluence of the rivers Rhine and Moselle, 1935 |
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| Five dapper fellows posing with a convertible – possibly a Mercedes-Benz 170 (W 15) – in front of a monumental equestrian statue, Deutsches Eck, circa 1935 |
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| Four members of a German middle-class family posing with an Adler Trumpf in front of a monumental equestrian statue, Deutsches Eck, a landmark in the town of Koblenz at the confluence of the rivers Rhine and Moselle, circa 1936 |
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| Two middle-aged couples posing with a 1935 Chevrolet Standard Sedan in front of a monumental equestrian statue, Deutsches Eck, a landmark in the town of Koblenz at the confluence of the rivers Rhine and Moselle, circa 1936 |
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| Three members of a German middle-class family posing with an Opel 1,2 Liter in front of a monumental equestrian statue, Deutsches Eck. The car is is registered in the Saxon district of Leipzig, 1938 |
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