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The Holiday Regions

Nine is our lucky number. There are nine wonderful regions to visit in Rhineland-Palatinate, each one a fascinating and uniquely beautiful part of the state, ranging from the healthy pleasures of the Ahr Valley and the fresh, verdant Westerwald forest to the wine-lovers' paradise of the Moselle region, with plenty of unspoilt scenery on either side of the twisting river. The Eifel with its volcanic history is to the north, and the densely wooded Hunsrück hills lie to the south. Glittering gemstones and warm mineral springs can be found in the Nahe region, whilst Rhinehesse has a Mediterranean feel. Wonderful wine is all around here. The Palatinate is the state's "garden", its wines, vegetables and stunning scenery reminiscent of Tuscany. And world renown is the picturesque Romantic Rhine for its a lovely river landscape with picture-book castles. Scroll down to find out more about the nine regions.   Ahr - Spa, Wine and Walking Country It is no accident that this region is known as "spa, wine and walking country". The eastern Ahrweiler region has no fewer than three spa resorts: Bad Neuenahr, Bad Breisig and Bad Bodendorf, and the vines that flourish along the banks of the narrow Ahr river valley have made this into Germany's red wine paradise. It is also a popular base for walkers starting out on tours into the Eifel hills - journeys of discovery into one of the most densely forested areas in the whole of Europe.  [ go to region guide ]   [ list of towns in the region ]   Eifel - Country of Volcanoes and Blue Maars The blue of the maars - or water-filled volcanic craters - and the bright yellow of the gorse in summer are hallmarks of the Eifel massif. This paradise for walkers and cyclists is centred between Trier, Koblenz, Cologne and Aachen. The Eifel has more than 100 mineral springs that offer an impressive insight into its volcanic past, and there are fascinating "geo routes" and volcano safaris on which to actively explore this holiday region. And you don't have to be a fan of Formula 1 to appreciate a visit to the world-famous Nürburgring.  [ go to region guide ]   [ list of towns in the region ]   Hunsrück - In the Footsteps of the Celts and Romans The Hunsrück holiday region is one of Germany's most richly forested areas. Surrounded by the river scenery of the Rhine, the Moselle, the Saar and the Nahe, it is criss-crossed by an extensive network of trails where walkers follow in the footsteps of the Celts and the Romans. There are also quaint little country towns, castles and old mills to visit. [ go to region guide ]   [ list of towns in the region ]   Romantic Rhine - UNESCO World Heritage Site and Rhine Romanticism Rhine Romanticism is still very much in the air today, as anyone who has visited this world-famous valley between Bingen/Rüdesheim and Koblenz will tell you. With its picture-book castles and ruins and its historical towns and sights, this impressive stretch of the river epitomises some of the loveliest river scenery in the world. Only a short time ago, it was listed as a UNESCO world heritage site. Experience a journey back in time and let the diversity, the beauty and the culinary specialities of this region work their magic on you. [ go to region guide ]   [ list of towns in the region ]   Moselle - Wine Villages, Romantic Towns and Vine-Clad Slopes Of the Rhine's tributaries, the Moselle is considered the loveliest. Idyllic wine villages perched on steep, vine-clad slopes, and romantic little towns with a medieval feel, such as Cochem and Bernkastel-Kues, lend the Moselle valley its unique character. Trier, over 2,000 years old, is the oldest town in Germany and its stone relics dating back to Roman times have now been designated a UNESCO world heritage site. Come and discover for yourself the jovial hospitality of local Moselle people - and don't forget to treat yourself to a delicious glass of that famous local Riesling. [ go to region guide ]   [ list of towns in the region ]   Nahe - A Landscape Full of Poetry and History The Nahe valley wine-growing region with its three spa resorts lies in the foothills of the southern Hunsrück. This is a landscape full of poetry and colour, dotted with old towns and villages full of history. The region's highlight is undoubtedly the German Precious Stones Route, together with the gemstone capital Idar-Oberstein and the German Museum of Precious Stones. [ go to region guide ]   [ list of towns in the region ]   Palatinate - Garden of Eden and Land of Superlatives The Palatinate, the southernmost part of the Rhineland-Palatinate, is a veritable Garden of Eden. Fruits such as almonds, figs and kiwis thrive here thanks to a climate that is exceptionally mild. This is a land of superlatives: with more than 150 million vines, the Palatinate has the largest uninterrupted wine-growing area in Rhineland-Palatinate. In Bad Dürkheim, you will find not only the biggest wine barrel in the world but also the biggest wine festival, the Bad Dürkheim Wurstmarkt. The Palatinate also has plenty to offer in the way of historical interest. Speyer's cathedral, for instance, is a UNESCO world heritage site. [ go to region guide ]   [ list of towns in the region ]   Rhinehesse - Modern City Life and Traditional Sleepy Villages Whatever it is you're looking for, Rhinehesse has it all. Modern city life and traditional sleepy villages, temples to fine dining rubbing shoulders with bars serving the new season's wine, art galleries in warehouses, theatre in vineyards, jazz in a barn… If variety is the spice of life, it's especially true in Rhinehesse, Germany's largest wine-growing region. The local people are cosmopolitan and full of joie de vivre, with a dash of Gallic laissez-faire and a certain idiosyncrasy thrown in. [ go to region guide ]   [ list of towns in the region ]   Westerwald - Unspoilt Nature, Idyllic Lakes and River Valleys "As fresh as the wind" is the slogan of the Westerwald, a hilly landscape in the north of the Rhineland-Palatinate. Experience an active holiday surrounded by unspoilt nature, idyllic lakes, romantic river valleys, cool forests and airy peaks. Attractive country towns such as Montabaur and Hachenburg are perfect for a leisurely wander around. There is something new to do every day: for instance, the very special historical Kannenbäckerstrasse - literally "pot-baker route" - which runs for 36 km and showcases traditional potteries and ceramics museums. [ go to region guide ]   [ list of towns in the region ]