Situated in western Germany, the state of North Rhine-Westphalia is home to some of Germany’s largest cities including Cologne, Düsseldorf and Dortmund. With world-class museums, incredible concert halls and art galleries, you will be able to enjoy endless cultural experiences when exploring this region. The iconic cathedral in Cologne, which is Germanys largest cathedral, is a must see with its tall twin spires and visitors are able to climb the 500 steps to appreciate some incredible views over the city.
Despite offering plenty of urban escapes, this region also has an abundance of natural beauty and with 12 national parks, you will not be short of options. These national parks offer great hiking, cycling and other outdoor activities.
Choose from our unique selection of romantic hotels and boutique hotels in North Rhine-Westphalia, including city breaks, guesthouses bed & breakfasts, amongst others. Whatever your taste, we’ll help you find that perfect getaway in the wonderful cities of North Rhine-Westphalia.
Rheinischer Sauerbraten in Cologne, Bergische waffles from Remscheid or French fries with Printen sauce from Aachen: NRW has many cities and thus also many different traditional dishes - sometimes hearty and sometimes sweeter than icing sugar.
One of our favourite dishes is the "Halve Hahn" from Cologne. It describes a rye roll with strong cheese and seasoning ingredients. The roll is generously smeared with butter and then covered with cheese, mustard and pickled cucumber. We recommend a cool Kölsch from the Päffgen brewery on Cologne's Friesenplatz.
North Rhine-Westphalia is the most densely populated federal state in Germany and has numerous cities that are each unique. Indeed, 29 of the 80 major German cities can be found in NRW: it is a wonderful idea to do a city shopping trip during your stay. Our favourite cities are Cologne, Düsseldorf, Münster and Essen. In Essen you will find „Baldeneysee“, a beautiful Ruhr reservoir that serves as a local recreation area and perfect for water sports.
Münster is the bicycle city from NRW. At many places in the city you can rent a bike and explore the enchanting old town and the „Aasee“.
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