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- Europe
- Germany
- The Rhineland
The Rhineland
The Rhine River winds through Germany amidst a fertile valley of
villages, castles, mountains and vineyards. The Rhine has been an
important trade route for the last two millennia, and the towns
that have sprung up along its banks exhibit all the tradition and
charm of that rich history.
Each section of the Rhineland has its own attractions, including
the winelands of Rheinhessen, hiking trails of Westerwald, mineral
springs of Ahr, and historic Roman and Celtic settlements of
Hunsrück. The regions are full of their own fairytales and
mythology, inspiring tales like Wagner's epic Ring Cycle, where
Siegfried killed the dragon and Brunhild plotted revenge. The
Rhineland also inspired stories by Lord Byron, Goethe, and Mark
Twain.
Today you can visit bustling small towns along the river, each
with its own charm, including Mainz, Trier, Koblenz, Neustadt an
der Weinstrasse and Worms. Larger cities like Cologne, Bonn and
Düsseldorf are attracting business to their growing metropolises
and offer more cosmopolitan shopping and dining. The variety of
experiences makes the Rhinelands a perfect holiday destination for
just about anyone!
Information & Facts
Language
German is the official language. English is also widely
spoken and understood.
Money
The unit of currency is the Euro (EUR), divided into 100 cents.
ATMs and exchange bureaux are widely available. The major credit
cards are becoming more widely accepted in many large shops, hotels
and restaurants, although Germans themselves prefer to carry cash.
Travellers cheques are best cashed at exchange bureaux, as banks
often won't change them. The quickest and most convenient way to
change money is to obtain cash from one of the ATM machines that
are ubiquitous features on all German streets. Banks are closed on
weekends, but exchange bureaux at airports and main railway
stations are open daily from 6am to 10pm.
Time
GMT +1 (GMT +2 between the last Sunday in March and the last
Sunday in October).