This region is the gateway to Germany for many people visiting the country for the first time. If you’re looking for variety in your itinerary then there are limitless things to see and do for people of all ages in this region, and it’s easily accessible from mainland Europe or the UK.
We recommend:
- Exploring one of the countless fortresses or castles which line the rivers Rhine and Moselle
- Soaring above the tree tops on a chair lift or cable car for some stunning and dramatic views
- Experiencing a typical German beer garden in the summer months
- Visiting Beethoven’s house in Bonn
- A day trip to Phantasialand Theme park
- Sampling some local wines after a vineyard tour
- A boat trip along the Rhine or Moselle
Travel Information
To reach Cologne (north Rhine) or Trier (southern Moselle)
- Allow 6 hours from Calais by coach to Colgone or 7 hours to Trier
- Eurostar via Cologne and local train
- Nearest airports: Cologne, Frankfurt
