Vibrant cities with a rich history. Beautiful landscapes, charming villages, striking ruins, river cruising, and wine. Picturesque lakes, quiet valleys, and vast forests. It’s a fairytale world. It’s Rhineland!

Thanks to the natural artery of the river Rhine, one of Europe’s busiest rivers in the past and now.

Rhineland is one of the most beautiful parts of Germany. A land of wine and flowing water and the hiking trails.

cruise the most castle-rich stretch of the Rhine
discovering the Rhine and Moselle valleys
sample fine Rhine wine
explore the vibrant cities and learn the history
hiking through Palatine Hill and the Eifel Highlands
shopping
sleep in one of Germany’s top hostels
see the highest cold-water geyser in the world!

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View of the Cathedral in Cologne from the riverside.

The view on the small town of Heimbach in Eifel.

Practical information

How to get there?

International Airports in the Rhineland:

Düsseldorf Airport [DUS]

Cologne Bonn Airport [CGN]

Get access to the complete list of German airports.

Map of airports in Germany.

It is very easy to travel between the cities by train in the area and it’s comfy too.

Bus: OMIO

Train: DB Deutsche Bahn

Car rental: Auto Europe

Flight: Lufthansa

Where to stay

No matter what type of accommodation you prefer, booking.com has it. From hotels placed in the castles to cozy apartments, but there is something you will not find on booking.com.

It is a famous youth hostel in Bacharach. You will be fascinated by its location. It’s perfect for families and youth travelers. The views from the rooms are amazing. Check the Youth hostel Bacharach Burg Stahleck Familien- und Jugendgästehaus and be tempt to visit this place.

When to travel

Best travel time: from late May to late October

For the grape harvest: September

For autumn colors: October

For a less tourism flow: from April to May

Travel tips

Useful links

Cruising the Rhine & Moselle

Explore the region from a boat!

Travel tips

Cruises

Book the short trip with KD and enjoy the views!

Few hours or a day on a river cruise is not enough? Try the longer river cruises on the Rhine.

Highlights

Festivals

The Moselle and Rhine valleys are famous for their wine. The best part of it is the wine festivals! Find the best wine festivals. Have fun in Bacchus land!

Best wine producers in the Mosel

Weingut Selbach-Oster, Weingut Witwe Dr. H. Thanisch, Erben Müller-Burggraef, Weingut Breit, and Weingut Melsheimer

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Hiking between the mountains and forest in Eifel.

Panoramic view from the Rehbergturm to Trifels in the north direction.

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