Between Vineyards And Metropolises

Strasbourg is a major city in France and is also the capital of the Alsace-Champagne-Ardenne-Lorraine region. The Rhine forms a natural border with Germany. The Maas and Aar also flow through the city. The district « La Petite France » is very popular with tourists and shows old half-timbered houses on the canal. With a typical boat with a glass roof, a so-called bateau-mouche, tourists can cruise the canal and learn interesting facts about the city. The Strasbourg cathedral is the citys landmark.

Strasbourg is a major city in France and is also the capital of the Alsace-Champagne-Ardenne-Lorraine region. The Rhine forms a natural border with Germany. The Maas and Aar also flow through the city. The district « La Petite France » is very popular with tourists and shows old half-timbered houses on the canal. With a typical boat with a glass roof, a so-called bateau-mouche, tourists can cruise the canal and learn interesting facts about the city. The Strasbourg cathedral is the citys landmark.

The state capital of Rhineland-Palatinate Mainz is located directly on the Rhine. St. Martins Cathedral, which is well worth seeing, is just as much a special sight as numerous monuments and fountains. Generous parks and green spaces invite you to take leisurely walks. A visit to the electoral palace should not be missed. Historical buildings testify to an eventful history from the beginnings in Roman times 2000 years ago to the modern age. The Haus zum Stein in the city center is the oldest surviving Mainz residential building from the Middle Ages.

The state capital of Rhineland-Palatinate Mainz is located directly on the Rhine. St. Martins Cathedral, which is well worth seeing, is just as much a special sight as numerous monuments and fountains. Generous parks and green spaces invite you to take leisurely walks. A visit to the electoral palace should not be missed. Historical buildings testify to an eventful history from the beginnings in Roman times 2000 years ago to the modern age. The Haus zum Stein in the city center is the oldest surviving Mainz residential building from the Middle Ages.

Cochem is the smallest district town in Germany and is located in the state of Rhineland Palatinate. Cochem is located on the Moselle and is famous for its viticulture. The city offers a picturesque view of the vineyards. The Reichsburg, which acts as the citys landmark, can be seen from afar. The place is not only very popular with bowling clubs and families. The cobblestone old town offers a leisurely tour and invites you to linger by the fountain.

The city of Königswinter in North Rhine-Westphalia is located on the eastern bank of the Rhine. The village at the foot of the Siebengebirge has around 41,000 inhabitants. Numerous monuments and museums worth seeing make a visit to the city an unforgettable experience. For example, the Siebengebirgsmuseum provides detailed information about the legendary mountain landscape, which is after all the oldest nature reserve in Germany. In Sea Life, visitors can experience the underwater world up close and the Nibelungenhalle is not only an architectural masterpiece but also houses a reptile zoo. Drachenburg Castle towers high up on the Drachenfels and is one of the landmarks of Königswinter. The imposing structure is reminiscent of a fairytale castle and provides a wonderful view of the region. The Hirschburg is also a historic building in this city. The historic villa is located in a quiet area in the region around the nightingale valley. A kilometer-long tunnel system called Ofenkaulen leads through the middle of the Siebengebirge. The origin of these tunnels is said to go back to the Middle Ages.

Düsseldorf is an independent city that is one of the major cities in North Rhine-Westphalia. As the state capital, it houses the state parliament and is an important location for the media world. The MedienHafen with its impressive and architecturally extraordinary buildings, cafés and restaurants makes this clear. The old town and the Königsallee are very popular with tourists and locals alike. The Rhine Tower is a landmark of the city of Düsseldorf. The Rhine bridge and promenade are a popular place to picnic or go for a walk.