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The ruin of Drachenfels Castle is one of the impressive stops on the Palatinate Forest Trail, Palatinate
Rhineland-Palatinate is Germany's number one wine-producing region. Its mild, sunny climate and nutrient-rich soils are perfectly suited for growing grapes. Around 70 percent of all German wine is produced in Rhineland-Palatinate. The six wine regions of the Ahr, Moselle, Middle Rhine, Nahe, Rheinhessen and Palatinate encompass the full range of German wines. Those regions are also home to a rich cultural life of fine cuisine, fascinating history and a wide range of leisure activities. The pleasure will be all yours!
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.
Wine has a tradition in Rhineland-Palatinate that is over 2,000 years old. Even the ancient Romans knew how to cultivate and enjoy this divine drink. This has not changed until today and in the wine regions of Germany's most wine-rich federal state, wine is still traditionally celebrated every year at many wine festivals. A visit to such a wine festival, is an enrichment for your holiday in Romantic Germany! Find out more about it.
Enjoy wine in Cochem, Moselle
