The Rhineland Travel Guide
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Fodor's See It Germany, 4th Edition
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The banks of the Rhine are crowned by magnificent castle after castle and by breathtaking, vine-terraced hills that provide the livelihood for many of the villages hugging the shores. In the words of French poet Victor Hugo, "The Rhine combines everything. The Rhine is swift as the Rhône, wide as the Loire, winding as the Seine... royal as the Danube and covered with fables and phantoms like a river in Asia."
The Rhineland Hotels
The most romantic places to lay your head are the old riverside inns and castle hotels. Ask for a Rheinblick (Rhine-view) room. Hotels are often booked...read more
The Rhineland Restaurants
Although Düsseldorf, Köln, and Wiesbaden are home to many talented chefs, some of Germany's most creative classic and contemporary cooking is...read more
Things To Do in The Rhineland
Explore the best sights, entertainment, and shopping with our top choices and insider tips.
Travel Deals in The Rhineland
- Hilton Cologne in Aug: $319 & Up Expedia
- Explore D?sseldorf For Less! Book Fr $348+/Nt Hotels.com
- 4-Star D?sseldorf Sale! 4 Nts + Air Fr $1156 Expedia
- Hot Deal on a 7 Nt Cruise! Uniworld Boutique Cruises Fr $2,539 Expedia
- Cologne Savings! Book at Pullman Cologne Fr $318+/Nt — $318 Expedia
The Rhineland Experiences
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Drachenfels: This dramatic castle in Königswintur crowns a high hill overlooking the Rhine.... Read more
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Lined by some of Europe's oldest, steepest vineyards, the Rhine and Mosel rivers boast breathtaking scenery punctuated by storybook castles and... Read more
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The Rhineland's regional cuisine features fresh fish and Wild (game), as well as sauces and soups based on the local Riesling and Spätburgunder... Read more
News & Features
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Trip Ideas
From backpackers to businessmen, luxury seekers to religious pilgrims, all kinds of travelers are draw... Read more
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Trip Ideas
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News, Hotels
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