Inspiring Germany
Rhineland-Palatinate – Enjoy golden moments
Romantic castles, welcoming people and quality wines – Rhineland-Palatinate boasts all this and so much more! The Ahr Valley, Eifel, Hunsrück, Lahn valley, Naheland, Moselle-Saar, Palatinate, Rhine-Hesse, Romantic Rhine and Westerwald regions boasting vast vineyard slopes, dormant volcanoes, lush forests and vibrant towns and cities are just as lively and inspiring as the people who live there.
The federal state of Rhineland-Palatinate, located in the southwest of Germany, offers exciting excursion destinations and cultural highlights, excellent wine and culinary delights as well as wellness and activity offers in the midst of contrasting natural landscapes.
Connoisseurs are sure to be in their element in Rhineland-Palatinate and that will have a lot to do with the wine produced using grapes that thrive in the stunning vineyard setting. There are six main wine-growing regions that fuel Rhineland-Palatinate's reputation as wine paradise: Ahr, Middle Rhine, Moselle, Nahe, Palatinate and Rhine-Hesse. Visitors can crack open a bottle at a laid-back tasting session at a winery or discover the entire range of wines on offer in the very places they are grown. It's all possible in Rhineland-Palatinate.
The region has also come to be known as a hotspot for outdoor fans. Cycle paths set against a backdrop of beautiful scenery call out to cyclists to embark upon a journey of discovery they won't forget in a hurry. A tour of the quality-certified paths shows off the region in all its glory. Hikers will find themselves spoilt for choice here too, with a wide range of walking trails to explore, including premium long-distance walks and countless certified short walks and loops. Whether over the heights of the low mountain ranges of the Eifel, Hunsrück and Westerwald or along the river valleys, for example along the Lahn - let yourself be enchanted by breathtaking panoramas and nature experiences in one of the most beautiful landscapes in Germany.
In Rhineland-Palatinate, you can also look back on 2,000 years of history and culture, which can still be experienced up close in many places today. Mystical castles and palaces, ancient Roman buildings and historic towns bring Rhineland-Palatinate's cultural heritage to life.
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