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It is to the very west of Germany and is waiting for you to discover it. The treasure trove of Rhineland‑Palatinate, this romantic region around the Rhine and the Moselle is the perfect German destination. It is home to charming villages and towns, excellent wine regions and fantastic opportunities for walking and cycling holidays.
Rhineland‑Palatinate is a land of stone – craggy slate, colourful sandstone, elegant marble and glittering gemstones can all be found here. Created by immeasurable natural forces over millions of years, they still shape the lives of the people in our region. We have expert winemakers who produce extraordinary wines from the multifaceted terroir, talented craftsmen who bring stones to a shine and many more who fashion something new from something ancient. Let us take you on an unforgettable tour of Rhineland‑Palatinate where you can discover the stories behind all these milestones.
The Eifel, the Hunsrück, the Westerwald and the Pfälzerwald form the most beautiful low mountain range landscapes for your outdoor holiday. Surrounded by the idyllic river landscapes of the Moselle, Rhine, Nahe, Ahr and Lahn, you can perfectly combine hiking or cycling tours with a visit to a city. Six of Germany's 13 wine-growing regions are located in Rhineland-Palatinate: You can taste the most delicious wines from the winegrowers of the Ahr, Moselle, Nahe, Romantic Rhine, Palatinate and Rhinehesse. Rhineland-Palatinate is not only the most wine-rich state, but also the most forested in Germany. In eight nature parks and two national parks you can experience flora and fauna up close, especially the wild cats in the Hunsrück-Hochwald National Park are an exciting highlight.
What is it that really counts on holiday? It's the moving and simply precious moments in which time no longer plays a role and which make your trip unforgettable. We show you golden moments that you can only experience in our ten diverse regions. Active in nature, enjoying regional delicacies and fascinating cultural treasures or taking time out for pure relaxation - which moment would you like to count as your favourite?
Update on the situation in the Ahr valley
The Ahr valley and its tourism infrastructure are still severely affected by the consequences of the flood disaster in July. In the meantime, however, some tourism offers are available again to a limited extent. You can find out what is currently available in the region by clicking on the following link. In all other parts of Rhineland-Palatinate, excursions and holidays are possible without any problems.
You can't visit us in person at the moment, but you feel this longing for Romantic Germany? Then we have the solution for you here! You can visit selected highlights in Rhineland-Palatinate virtually and thus increase your anticipation. Lean back, enjoy a glass of good wine from Rhineland-Palatinate, enjoy these views and look forward to your next visit to Romantic Germany!
