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
- 4-Star Lindner City Plaza Fr $149+/Nt Save with Hotels.com, $28/night less
- Book 4-Star Innside Premium s Dusseldorf Seestern Fr $93+/Nt Save with Expedia, $36/night less
- Hot Deal on a 7 Nt Cruise! Uniworld Boutique Cruises Fr $2,539 Expedia
- Cologne Savings! Book 3 Nts in May Fr $105+/Nt — $105 Expedia
- Starting Fr $129: Great D?sseldorf Price — $129 Save with Hotels.com, $28/night less
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
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I've been daydreaming about Germany, and am trying to come up with a 3-4 day itinerary for a way future summer trip to the Rhine River region, assuming all public transportation (no car rental)
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