Destination:
The Rhineland

The Rhine River winds through Germany amidst a fertile valley of villages, castles, mountains and vineyards. The Rhine has been an important trade route for the last two millennia, and the towns that have sprung up along its banks exhibit all the tradition and charm of that rich history.

Each section of the Rhineland has its own attractions, including the winelands of Rheinhessen, hiking trails of Westerwald, mineral springs of Ahr, and historic Roman and Celtic settlements of Hunsrück. The regions are full of their own fairytales and mythology, inspiring tales like Wagner's epic Ring Cycle, where Siegfried killed the dragon and Brunhild plotted revenge. The Rhineland also inspired stories by Lord Byron, Goethe, and Mark Twain.

Today you can visit bustling small towns along the river, each with its own charm, including Mainz, Trier, Koblenz, Neustadt an der Weinstrasse and Worms. Larger cities like Cologne, Bonn and Düsseldorf are attracting business to their growing metropolises and offer more cosmopolitan shopping and dining. The variety of experiences makes the Rhinelands a perfect holiday destination for just about anyone!