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Sales Guide - Romantic Germany
Experience enchanting moments in the region around
Rhine and Moselle
2016/2017
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Content:
This is Romantic Germany 2-3
Example group trips 4-5
Incoming Service 6
”Laacher See”, Eifel
Event Highlights 7-8
Walking holidays 10-13
Cycling holidays 14-17
Wine holidays 18-21
Partner offers 22-29
UNESCO World Heritage
30-31
Tourist Highlights 33
Map34
Conditions 35
Hohe Lay, Nassau, Lahntal
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near St. Goarshausen, where the song of a
Outdoor deluxe
beautiful girl is said to have lured seamen into
The natural beauty of Rhineland-Palatinate
perdition.
provides the perfect natural playground for a
number of outdoor activities like hiking and
A splendid bouquet
biking. Few other German regions offer such a
Viticulture was brought to Rhineland-Palatinate by
variety of terrains combined with certified, well-
the Romans over 2,000 years ago and has been
marked, high-quality walking trails and cycling
thriving there ever since. The region produces
routes, as well as accommodation designed to
around 70 percent of all German wine and is a
suit the active holidaymaker’s needs. The region’s
real paradise for wine lovers and connoisseurs
most famous hiking trail is the Rheinsteig, well-
with the six wine regions of Moselle, Rhine,
known from documentaries featured by various
A warm welcome to Rhineland-Palatinate!
and Moselle rivers, charming little towns with
Ahr, Nahe, Palatinate and Rheinhessen, which
television channels like the British BBC. Cyclists
We hope that our Sales Guide will provide
half-timbered houses, a wide range of cultural
includes the only German “Great Wine capital”,
have the choice between several scenic routes
you with information about the tourist
points of interest and a wonderful mild climate
Mainz. The Palatinate region boasts the biggest
following the Rhine, Moselle or Nahe rivers.
amenities and cooperation opportunities
are all hallmarks of the Rhineland-Palatinate. It
wine festival and even the biggest wine barrel in
Rhineland-Palatinate offers routes of different
available here. The following pages provide
is a region full of historical highlights, while at
the world, located in the city of Bad Dürkheim.
lengths and for all levels, providing groups and
suggestions and ideas about events and
the same time remaining a modern and active
The outstanding winegrowing areas will not fail
families countless options for a truly personalized
tourist attractions, examples of active or
region. Museums, concerts, theatres and a
to delight with their award-winning wines. A
dream vacation.
wine vacation packages and special offers
multifaceted menu of events await all visitors.
special experience for any friend of wine is to
from selected incoming partners.
The picturesque scenery of the UNESCO World
visit the vineyards and learn about the traditions
Heritage site Upper Middle Rhine Valley has
and history of German wine from the one person
Every holiday should be a pure pleasure.
been considered the epicentre of the romantic
who really knows – the winemaker himself. The
Rhineland-Palatinate, the most westerly area of
Rhine for over 200 years and is one of the most
traditional wine festivals are additional highlights
Germany, on the border to Belgium, Luxembourg
important transport routes in Europe.
that anyone visiting the region in autumn should
and France, welcomes guests with the utmost
The valley is characterised by its uniquely
not miss, as well as the region’s award-winning
hospitality. Vineyards as far as the eye can see,
high concentration of castles, making it both
wine architecture venues.
almost 500 fairytale castles, palaces and ruins
mysterious and historically inimitable. A central
decorating the river landscapes around the Rhine
feature of this area is the mythical Loreley Valley
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renowned wine estates. A profusion of picture-
tacular scenery becomes more Mediterranean,
postcard wine-growing villages line the German
with the sun bathing the inviting wine estates set
Wine Route, with their red sandstone gateways
in gently rolling vineyards in warm colours. Pass-
lending them a Mediterranean ambience. One of
ing Klingenmünster where you can visit the ruins
them is sure to be the perfect place to bring your
of Landeck Castle, continue on to Bad Bergza-
day to a relaxing end.
bern, a spa resort with the very latest spa and
wellness facilities and plenty of attractive places
Day 3: A Mediterranean feel and historical
to stop off for lunch. In the afternoon, choose
monuments
between cycling or walking in the surrounding
Set off for Annweiler and the imposing Trifels
area, visiting the German Wine Gate or venturing
Castle, the striking fortifications of which date
further afield to Alsace or the Vosges mountains
back to the era of the Hohenstaufen and Salian
in neighbouring France. Bring the day to a won-
dynasties. This is also where King Richard the
derful end with an overnight stay in the region.
Lionheart was imprisoned in 1194. Continue
along the route to Leinsweiler where the spec-
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Emotive architecture in the
wine region
The
innovative
architecture
in the wine-growing region,
the link between the winegrowing estates, the landscape
and tradition, reflects a caring
respect for Nature and wine and
the distinctive character of the
wines. When you visit Rhineland
Palatinate wine estates you will
experience the wines with all your
senses, thanks to the modern
architecture of the buildings.
Gault Millau awards have also
been presented here!
Near Birkweiler, Palatinate
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The Garden of Eden on the German Wine
Mediterranean climate, wine and kiwis
Route - and Germany‘s „Great Wine Capital“
Looking for wine, sparkling sekt, secco, brandy or wine vinegar? Kiwis, lemons, figs or chestnuts? Then the lush and diverse Rheinhessen and Palati-
A pink backdrop
Almond blossom enjoys great
popularity in the Palatinate, with
its pink mantle heralding the end
of the cold winter months! Almond
blossom time along the German
Wine Route promises a wealth
of experiences, ranging from
the Almond Blossom Festival to
hikes along the Almond Trail,
almond orchards, almond spa and
wellness treatments and almond
delicacies!
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Route: From Mainz to Bad Dürkheim on
entertained prominent guests, including Margaret
nate region with its Mediterranean climate and hospitable people is the place
the German Wine Route and onward to the
Thatcher and Mikhail Gorbachev. However, this is
for you.
French border.
by far not all that this lovely little town has to offer:
Deidesheim is part of Cittaslow, an international as-
A suggested group trip:
Day 1: Get off to a great start in Germany’s
sociation that aims to improve the quality of life in
• 3 nights’ accommodation with breakfast
“Great Wine Capital” Mainz
towns. It also holds wonderful events, like the inti-
Rheinhessen is the largest wine-growing region in
mate Christmas market, an event that you should
• 1 x wine-tasting with a guided vineyard walking tour
Germany and is famous around the world for its
definitely try not to miss. Stay overnight in one of
• 1 x guided tour of Bad Dürkheim
quality wines. It is therefore no coincidence that
the neighbouring towns.
• 1 x guided tour of the ruins of Hardenburg Castle OR the ruins
„Villa Ludwigshöhe” Edenkoben, Palatinate
• 1 x guided tour of Mainz
of Limburg Monastery
Mainz has earned the honour of being one of the
“Great Wine Capitals” of the world. Spend the day
Day 2: Plenty to see and do along the German
• 1 x visit/guided tour of Deidesheim Wine Museum
in Mainz, beginning with a guided wine tour in and
Wine Route
• 1 x dinner at Deidesheimer Hof
around the historical city with its Roman past. Later
In the morning, drive to Neustadt and make a
• 1 x visit to Hambach Castle
in the afternoon, continue on to the Palatinate, the
short detour to visit Hambach Castle, known as
• 1 x lunch in St. Martin
southernmost and most varied of the wine-growing
the “Cradle of German Democracy” since the
• 1 x visit to Villa Ludwigshöhe
regions. Travel south along the German Wine Route
Hambach Festival of 1832. Stop off for lunch
• 1 x tour of the Doktorenhof Estate including vinegar-tasting
towards Bad Dürkheim, passing a sea of vineyards
in Sankt Martin, with its winding lanes in the vil-
• 1 x visit to Trifels Castle
along the way. You will pass plenty of places of in-
lage centre, followed by a visit to Villa Ludwigs-
• 1 x visit to Landeck Castle
terest, including Limburg Monastery, the ruins of
höhe in Edenkoben, the summer residence of
• 1 guided tour of Bad Bergzabern
Hardenburg Castle and the world’s largest wine
King Ludwig I of Bavaria. Continue to Venningen
cask. Continue onwards towards Deidesheim and
and visit the “Doktorenhof” vinegar estate. All
enjoy dinner at the Deidesheimer Hof, where Hel-
the way along the route you can also purchase
mut Kohl, the former German Chancellor, often
international award-winning quality wines from
Mainz, Rheinhessen
Itineraries and prices on request
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excursions, events, guided tours, transfers,
Ev e n t Hi g h l i g h t s
transportation, hospitality programmes, technical visits and much more.
AHR VALLEY
Historical Wine Festival • Heimersheim
Hunsrück marathon , Emmelshausen,
and other crafts. The aroma of Glühwein and
1. In 2013, the interactive multimedia visitor
19 - 21 August 2016
Kastellaun, Simmern
roasted almonds fills the air and the young-
The Middle Ages come to life once a year in
26 - 28 August 2016, (always at the end of
est visitors look forward to meeting St. Nich-
the wine village of Heimersheim. During the
August)
olas and watching the puppet show.
Historical Wine Festival, craft stalls, street per-
The 16th RWE Hunsrück marathon on the Schin-
formers and musicians in colourful costumes
derhannes Cycle Route from Emmelshausen to
For information concerning other enchant-
create a unique atmosphere, which culminates
Simmern via Kastellaun.
ing Christmas markets in Rhineland-Palatinate,
lenz. The 800m² exhibition tells the story
of the romantic Middle Rhine Valley with all
its facets and unique features.
2. Rhineland-Palatinate is home to several vineyards which have won architectural awards,
where visitors can attend wine tastings in
spectacular surroundings.
3. Rhineland-Palatinate is constantly developing
orated streets.
LAHN VALLEY
Ahrweiler Christmas Market • Ahrweiler
Flower parade • Bad Ems
Every weekend in Advent
28 August 2016 (held annually)
Visitors are enchanted by the Christmas market in
Every year around 800 helpers decorate the 35
Incoming Service
Ahrweiler‘s old quarter, which is often compared
floats in this parade using one million dahlias.
trail Moselsteig. This opened in spring 2014. The
to a scene from a fairytale. The town‘s pretty tim-
Brass bands and other entertainment accom-
You are looking for an experienced and reliable
region’s first-class wines can be enjoyed at one
ber-framed houses are beautifully illuminated, the
pany the procession as it winds its way through
of the many local taverns along the way.
stalls offer delicious Christmas fare and gifts, and
the streets.
knowledge of the region? The Rhineland-Pa-
4. Some of our offers for biking tours have been
latinate tourist board offers a broad range of
divided into two different price categories, pro-
incoming services, enabling you to make your
viding you with the opportunity of an even better
planning as convenient as possible. We have
target group customisation!
built up a solid network of local partners uni-
vineyards. There is a midnight Christmas market
Wetzlar Festival • Wetzlar
on the third Advent weekend.
Annually, June - July 2016
Open-air performances on three stages with a
EIFEL
27 - 28 August 2016
in this network. Our service incorporates group
The Historical Castle Festival in Mandersc-
travel, special interest tours, hotel reserva-
heid is held against the impressive backdrop
tions, wine tastings, river cruises, seminars,
of two castle ruins. Every August visitors can
travel back in time to the colourful Middle Ages,
where knights on horseback test their skills with
“Nero - Emperor, Artist and Tyrant”
lance and bow in a tournament, while street
performers and storytellers entertain their audi-
From May 14th to October 16th 2016,
the Rheinisches Landesmuseum, the Stadtmuseum Simeonstift Trier and the Museum am Dom Trier
will present the grand exhibition project “Nero - Emperor, Artist and Tyrant”. It was especially his last
markets
the mulled wine is made with grapes from local
Historical Castle Festival • Manderscheid
que to this region and are happy to include you
ences with songs and fairytales. There is also a
lively medieval crafts market.
varied programme featuring opera, concerts,
plays, children’s theatre, comedy and musicals.
MOSELLE-SAAR
NAHELAND
Moselle Music Festival • Moselle
Annually, July - October
Wine and Walking Festival • Bad Sobernheim
The annual Moselle Music Festival takes place
17 September 2016
in the towns and villages along the Moselle.
The Wine and Walking Festival (Weinwander-
The 2016 festival will be the 31th such event.
wegsfest) in the Naheland wine region is tradi-
The festival presents a varied selection of clas-
tionally held on the third Saturday of Septem-
sical concerts of international standard as well
ber. Along the festival route, you can sample
as a variety of wine-related events.
the fine local wines. Growers will tell you all
about their wines and the Nahe area. A walk
years in power that have formed the “modern” image of Nero as a tyrant, persecutor of Christians,
arsonist and that of a Roman emperor whose megalomania and cruelty knew no boundaries. This
firmly fixed image arose primarily from the writings of ancient authors such as Tacitus, Suetonius and
Middle Moselle Wine Festival • Bernkastel-
through the vineyards offers panoramic views
Kues
across the Nahe Valley.
01 - 05 September 2016
Cassius Dio, members of the Senatorial aristocracy, whose way of thinking Nero was ignorant of.
The attractions at the largest wine festival in
Romantic Christmas Market •
In the Rheinisches Landesmuseum, visitors will be able to view more than 400 exhibits from renowned
the Moselle region include a spectacular fire-
Bad Münster am Stein-Ebernburg
work display, a vintners’ parade, a large fair-
Every weekend in Advent
ground and lots of exciting wine stalls in the
As darkness falls, a veritable sea of lights
streets and squares of the old quarter.
greets visitors to the Christmas market in the
lenders from 16 countries and over 80 museums and institutions. Based on the latest research results
Burgenfest Manderscheid, Eifel
in archaeology and studies in ancient history, a unique exhibition, never seen before in Germany, has
Burgfestspiele • Mayen
been planned concerning Nero as emperor, artist and tyrant.
Annually, May - August
The famous Burgfestspiele - medieval festival
plays - have taken place in the small town of
More information
www.landesmuseum-trier.de
Mayen for over 25 years. Every year, plays,
musicals, operettas and comedies are performed against a medieval backdrop, including
works such as “Heidi“, „Amadeus“
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in a historical parade through the festively dec-
new hiking trails, such as the long distance hiking
partner in Rhineland-Palatinate with extensive
selling Christmas ornaments, wooden toys
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experience ‘Romanticum’ opened in Kob-
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HUNSRÜCK
and „Genoveva“.
spa gardens of Bad Münster am Stein-EbernChristmas Market • Trier
burg. Ancient trees, lovingly decorated stalls
21 November - 22 December 2016
and the pretty, half-timbered Kurhaus are re-
The mighty cathedral and the market square,
splendent in the glow of thousands of lights.
with its lovingly restored houses, present
an impressive backdrop for Trier Christmas
market, which features around 100 stalls
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Eve n t H ighlights
Rhine in Flames ® • Koblenz
St. Goar, Romantic Rhine
6 August 2016, 12 August 2017
www.rhein-in-flammen.com (held annually)
Every year, Rhine in Flames captivates hundreds
of thousands of visitors who gather along the
banks of the Rhine to enjoy the celebrations. It is
an unforgettable experience when the towns, villages, castles and palaces of the UNESCO World
Heritage Middle Rhine Valley are bathed in the
magical glow of red Bengal lights.
International Jazz Festival ‘Bingen Swings!’ •
PALATINATE
Bingen
23 - 25 June 2016, late June 2017
The town, situated on the confluence of the
Rivers Rhine and Nahe, invites the world to an
open-air jazz festival at numerous venues ranging from the castle to the banks of the Rhine.
The festival covers the full spectrum of jazz music, from ragtime and the hot jazz of the Twenties to bebop and modern jazz.
RHEINHESSEN
Wurstmarkt - the World‘s largest Wine
„Layensteig”, Hunsrück
Festival • Bad Dürkheim
2nd and 3rd weekend in September (held an-
Where hiking and cycling are a true joy
nually)
The Wurstmarkt in Bad Dürkheim is the world‘s
biggest wine festival. It owes its atmosphere
both to the exciting funfair rides and the unique
Where walking leads to good wine, good food
Cycling fun for everyone
Palatinate welcome. Excellent wines, including
and good company
Rhineland-Palatinate is an excellent cycling region
local Sekt (sparkling white wine), flow freely at
Whether it’s a pleasant, leisurely tour on climb-
with a wide variety of well-marked routes. Leisurely
the festival.
free trails or physically demanding scrambles
bike paths stretch out for miles along the river-
up narrow, winding paths, Rhineland-Palatinate
banks and along old railway tracks. The bike paths
has all the right ingredients for a great walking
following the courses of rivers such as the Rhine or
Mainz Midsummer’s Eve Fair • Mainz
German Grape Harvest Festival • Neustadt
23 - 26 June 2017
an der Weinstraße
A four-day festival in Mainz city centre with cul-
30 September - 10 October 2016
holiday. On twelve outstanding and richly varied
Moselle offer not only beautiful panoramas but are
ture, culinary delights and celebrations in hon-
The German Grape Harvest Festival (Deutsches
longdistance trails, you can see castles, fortress-
also almost all climb-free. Steeper climbs await in
our of the city’s most famous son, Johannes
Weinlesefest) in Neustadt an der Weinstrasse
es and palaces, make new friends in traditional
the more mountainous areas of the Eifel and Palat-
Gutenberg.
lasts for nearly two weeks. Highlights include the
taverns, sample famous wines and enjoy mouth-
inate regions and in the rolling hills of Rheinhessen,
Palatinate and German wine queens and Ger-
watering cuisine. Along the way, of course, there
promising a challenge for even the fittest cyclists.
is a whole world of countryside and unspoilt
Those looking for a more leisurely ride might con-
nature where you can relax and switch off. For
sider doing these routes on a pedelec or electric
a good night’s rest after a full day’s walking,
bike. An extensive network of bike hire centres and
choose from a wide selection of walker-friendly
charging stations can be found in these regions.
hotels, which are easily reached on foot, by bus,
Whilst the electric drive system of the e-bike allows
by train or hotel transfer. Read more about our
you to ride without any pedaling at all, the pedelec
cycling holidays at www.romantic-germany.
has a motor to provide extra power – so some ped-
info/hiking.
alling is still required! As you pedal along through
many‘ s largest vintners procession. The German
Wine and Sekt Fair allows visitors to compare
ROMANTIC RHINE
products from all German wine regions.
Middle Rhine Music Festival
29 April - 11 September 2016
Every year, the prettiest towns and villages
along the Middle Rhine set the sense for some
unforgettable musical performances. Visitors
can look forward to fantastic concerts featuring highly acclaimed artists and up-and-coming
talents.
WESTERWALD
European ceramics market •
Höhr-Grenzhausen
10 - 11 June 2016
The market attracts around 150 exhibitors from
Near Flonheim, Rheinhessen
forests, meadows and delightful little towns, look
all over Europe who display everyday and or-
out for the castles and historical houses. Dotted
namental ceramics, genuine salt-glazed stone-
along the various routes are cyclist-friendly accom-
ware, unusual clay pipes, ceramic jewellery and
modation providers whose quality and afforda-
countless other ceramic creations.
ble prices help you to get the most out of your
tour. Read more about our walking packages
at www.romantic-germany.info/cycling.
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Flughafen
Köln/Bonn
Cologne
Nordrhein-Westfalen
Aachen
Rhine
Nordrhein-Westfalen
Altenkirchen
Remagen
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Bad Neuenahr
Hiking at its best
Ahr
Höhr-Grenzhausen
Neuwied
Rhine
The idyllic region of Rhineland-Palatinate is a hiker’s dream comes true. We
have put together a collection of hiking packages including trips along the
famous Rheinsteig and Saar-Hunsrück-Steig trails, through the Eifel, Westerwald and Palatinate regions, and along the Lahn River.
Mayen
Bad Bertrich
Mülheim
Daufenbach
Kastellaun
BernkastelKues
Morbach
Idar-Oberstein
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Weisskirchen
Mettlach-Orscholz
Merzig
Rüdesheim
Simmern
Flughafen
Frankfurt-Hahn
Bingen
Nahe
St. Wendel
Homburg
Mainz
Bad Münster
am Stein-Ebernburg
Alzey
Naheland
Kaiserslautern
Palatinate
Flughafen
Zweibrücken
Wiesbaden
Rheinhessen
Bad Kreuznach
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Flughafen
Frankfurt
St. Goarshausen
Kirchheimbolanden
Kusel
Saarland Ottweiler
Saarlouis
Hessen
Lahn
Hunsrück
MoselleHermeskeil
Saar
Birkenfeld
Kell am
See
Emmelshausen
Zell
Traben-Trarbach
Moselle
Trier
1 AhrSteig trails
As you travel through the wild, romantic Ahr Valley, why not call in at one of the
many vineyards or wine taverns? The red wine town of Ahrweiler with its romantic old town is also well worth a visit.
Offer: The tour includes six stages through the varied landscape of the Ahr Valley
on the red and blue AhrSteig trails and 7 nights’ accommodation. Prices per person
in a double room start from: € 460,00
Treis-Karden
Wittlich Ürzig
Kyll
Limburg
Bad Ems
Moselle
Cochem
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Romantic
Braubach
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6
Boppard
Rhine
Lahnstein
Daun
2
Bitburg
Montabaur
Ahr Valley Koblenz
Eifel
Herborn
Bad Marienberg
Hachenburg
1
Blankenheim
Lahn Valley
Westerwald
6
Bonn
Eifel
Weinfelder Maar, Eifel
Rhine
Worms
Frankenthal
Bad Dürkheim
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Ludwigshafen
Neustadt a.d.W.
Speyer
Edesheim
Germersheim
Landau
2 Eifelsteig trail TOP TRAIL OF GERMANY
Under the slogan „Just you, the water and the rocks“, this tour takes you on a
journey to the treasures of the Eifel region: volcanic craters, maars, tranquil valleys, rock formations, rivers and lakes.
Offer: The tour includes six overnight stays and the option to choose between three beautiful routes, each with five stages. Prices per person in
a double room start from: € 378,00
Rhine
3 Lahn hiking trail
Follow the Lahn River and enjoy dreamlike panoramas, small towns crowned by castles, wine tastings in the surrounding region and the
thrill of hiking through the Rupertsklamm gorge.
Offer: This hiking trail leads from Diez to Lahnsteig, where the Lahn and Rhine rivers converge, and includes five overnight stays and four stages.
Prices per person in a double room start from: € 397,00
4 NEW: Moselsteig trail LEADING QUALITY TRAIL - BEST OF EUROPE
The Moselsteig is a long-distance hiking route that follows the course of the German Moselle river and allows hikers to experience the
variety of the Moselle wine-growing region.
Offer: The tour consists of seven stages and six overnight stays and can be booked for different sections of the River Moselle. Price per
person in a double room from € 426,00
5 Premium hiking trails in the Palatinate region
Discover the three premium hiking trails leading through the Palatinate Forest, along the German Wine Route and around the Donnersberg Mountain, all of which pass by picturesque villages, spectacular rock formations, romantic castle ruins and vineyards.
Offer: Different packages, from six overnight stays and four stages to eight overnight stays and seven stages, offer the perfect hiking
experience for every taste. Prices per person in a double room start from: € 299,00
6 RheinBurgenWeg trail & Rheinsteig trail TOP TRAIL OF GERMANY
Pass by rugged cliffs in the central Rhine Valley, as well as UNESCO World Heritage sites and winding vineyards in the Rheingau region.
Offer: One of the most scenic parts of the trail leads from Koblenz to Bingen and can be walked in seven stages with eight overnight stays. Prices
per person in a double room start from: € 544,00
7 Saar-Hunsrück-Steig trail TOP TRAIL OF GERMANY
Experience a wonderful blend of nature and culture on the trail voted “Germany’s most beautiful” in 2009.
Offer: The tour includes eight overnight stays and seven stages leading, for example, from Idar-Oberstein, Germany’s gemstone capital, to the
old Roman town of Trier. Prices per person in a double room start from: € 540,00
8 Soonwaldsteig trail
Viewing towers such as those at Teufelsfels and the ruins of Koppenstein Castle give breathtaking panoramic views over the ridges of the
Soonwald forest and a glimpse of the Upper Middle Rhine Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Offer: Six stages through fairytale forests and scenic beauty. Prices per person in a double room start from: € 455,00
9 Westerwald-Steig trail TOP TRAIL OF GERMANY
A hike on the Westerwald-Steig will take you right through the low mountain ranges.
Offer: This hiking trail starts at Herborn and leads you to Hachenburg, in six stages with seven overnight stays. Prices per person in a double
room start from: € 450,00
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Please note: Available all year upon request and subject to availability. Individual modules may vary according to the
season. The tour operator’s terms and conditions apply. Prices valid for 2016. Prices for 2017 may vary.
Near Weinfelder Maar, Eifel
WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THE PRICE
• All rooms with shower/bath and WC
• Hotels and country hotels,
sometimes inns or guesthouses
• Pick-up / transfer to start points
(if no public transport available)
• Luggage transfer between hotels
• Tourist taxes
• Walking map
• Detailed description of tour
• Walking certificate
• Eifelsteig pin
• Travel costs for public transport
not included
FEATURES OF THE TOUR
• 315 km, Kornelimünster to Trier
• 15 stages of between 15 km
and 29 km
• Premium walking route
Eifelsteig
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The Eifelsteig is one of the Top Trails of Germany, offering an exclusive journey of discovery
that takes in the treasures of the Eifel, with all its cultural heritage, serene valleys, bizarre rock
formations, rivers and lakes. The 315 km route, which mostly consists of paths in their natural
state, starts in the historical heart of Kornelimünster and follows the Moselle to the oldest city
in Germany, the Roman imperial city of Trier.
Possible routes
A: Kloster Steinfeld – Daun (five stages, total distance approx. 110 km)
B: Daun – Trier (five stages, total distance approx. 100 km)
The length of the stages varies between 15 km and 29 km.
Tours start every Saturday/Sunday between mid-April and end of October. Start possible on
other days by arrangement. Shorter distances and additional nights can also be booked.
Small surcharge of E 40,00. for just one or two participants.
How to get here
By car or train to the first hotel on your tour.
Parking at hotels is sometimes free and sometimes a charge is applicable.
If travelling by train, take taxi from station
to hotel.
Tour operator
Klein’s Wanderreisen
PRICES:
Departure
Last night’s accommodation at finishing point
of walking tour. Travelling by train: Travel home
from station at end of tour. Travelling by car:
Return to car at starting point.
8-day tour from
receive
Operators
mission
15% com
on offer
E 378,00
Prices per person in double room with
breakfast
WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THE PRICE
• All rooms with shower/bath and WC
• Hotels and country hotels or
accommodation at a winery
• Luggage transfer between hotels
• Tourist taxes
• Walking map
• Detailed description of the tour
• Walking certificate
• Moselsteig pin
• Travel on public transport not included
FEATURES OF THE TOUR
• 365 km, Perl to Koblenz
• 24 stages of between 12 km and 24 km
• Premium walking route
Moselsteig trail near Brauneberg, Moselle-Saar
Moselsteig
4
The Moselsteig is a long-distance hiking route that follows the course of the German Moselle
river and allows hikers to experience the variety of the Moselle wine-growing region. Even the
total length of the route makes hiking enthusiasts sit up and take notice: 365 kilometres of
the very best hiking, split into 22 attractive stages. The starting point is in the Franco-German
border town of Perl on the Upper Moselle, a landscape that cannot fail to enchant you with its
space and openness, with views extending far into France and Luxembourg. Downstream,
Trier, Germany’s oldest city, awaits you. The route continues along steeply sloping vineyards
and through picturesque villages. Koblenz, the Deutsches Eck headland and the mouth of the
Moselle finally mark the end of the Moselsteig Trail - or, of course, the starting point, depend-
A: Perl - Palzem - Nittel - Konz - Trier - Schweich (five stages, approx. 100 km)
B: Schweich - Fünfseenblick - Neumagen-Dhron - Osann-Monzel - Bernkastel-Kues -
Travelling by car: Return to your car at the
starting point.
You can also travel back to your car on a Moselle riverboat!
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Rheinsteig
6
Narrow steep tracks, rugged rocks, rambling vineyards and shady valleys, combined with
panoramic views of the Rhine Valley and across the slopes overlooking the Rhine - the Rheinsteig brings you close to nature. It offers the most beautiful gateway to the cultural wealth of
the Rhine Valley. In the Upper Middle Rhine Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, there are
over 40 castles, chateaus, fortresses and convents.
Possible routes
A: Wiesbaden – St. Goarshausen (six stages, total distance approx. 110 km)
FEATURES OF THE TOUR
• 320 km, Wiesbaden to Bonn
• 24 stages of between 14 km and 22 km
• Premium walking route
C: Leutesdorf – Bonn (six stages, total distance approx. 100 km)
D: Koblenz – Rüdesheim or Rüdesheim – Koblenz (six stages, total distance approx. 120 km)
The length of the stages varies between 14 km and 22 km.
Ürzig - Traben-Trarbach (six stages, approx. 104 km)
C: Traben-Trarbach - Reil - Zell - Bremm - Senhals - Cochem (five stages, approx. 85 km)
D: Cochem - Pommern - Burg Eltz - Moselkern - Löf - Kobern-Gondorf Güls/Koblenz
(five stages, approx. 80 km)
The length of the stages varies between 13 km and 24 km. All stages are available from
March to November, starting every Sunday, Monday or Tuesday. Small transport surcharge of
€40.00 for only one or two participants. Special ‘luxury’ tour with shorter stages (approx. 10
Departure
Accommodation for the last night is at the finishing point of the walking tour.
Travelling by train: Travel home from the railway station
at the finishing point of your tour.
Erpeler Ley, Romantic Rhine
B: St. Goarshausen – Leutesdorf (six stages, total distance approx. 120 km)
ing on your individual plan.
Possible routes
Arrival (applies to all sections):
By car or train to the first hotel on your tour;
parking is free at some hotels
but charged at others!
(Details in the travel documents).
If travelling by train, take a taxi from the station
to the hotel.
Alternatively: travel by car to the last hotel on
your tour and return by rail or Rhine ferry
to your starting point.
WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THE PRICE
• All rooms with shower/bath and WC
• Hotels and country hotels, sometimes
inns or guesthouses
• Pick-up / transfer to start points
(if no public transport available)
• Luggage transfer between hotels
• Tourist taxes
• Walking map
• Detailed description of tour
• Walking certificate
• Rheinsteig pin
• Travel costs for public transport
not included
km), see separate programme of events!
Tour operator
PRICES:
Klein’s Wanderreisen
7-day tour from
8-day tour from
receive
Operators
mission
15% com
on offer
E 426,00
E 497,00
Prices per person in double room
with breakfast.
How to get here
Travel by car or train to the first hotel on the
tour. Parking at hotels is sometimes free and
sometimes a charge is applicable. (Details in
travel documents.) If travelling by train, take
taxi from station to hotel. Alternatively: Park
your car at the last hotel on the tour and travel
by train or Rhine ferry to the starting point.
Departure
Last night’s accommodation at finishing point
of walking tour. Travelling by train: Travel home
from station at end of tour. Travelling by car:
Return to car at starting point. You can also
return to your car by Rhine ferry.
Tours start daily between March and November. Shorter distances or additional nights can also
be booked. Small surcharge of €E 40,00 for just one or two participants.
Tour operator
Klein’s Wanderreisen
PRICES:
7-day tour from
receive
Operators
mission
15% com
on offer
E 544,00
Prices per person in double room
with breakfast.
Hilgenroth, Westerwald
Romantic Germany
R H I N E L A N D - PA L AT I N AT E
Flughafen
Köln/Bonn
Cologne
Nordrhein-Westfalen
Aachen
Rhine
Hachenburg
Bad Neuenahr
Blankenheim
Rhine
Neuwied
Ahr Valley
5
Moselle
Treis-Karden
Bad Bertrich
Daufenbach Mülheim
Trier
Moselle
Morbach
1
Great cycling
Merzig
1
A variety of cycle route packages leading through beautiful scenery are
available in Rhineland Palatinate, from the picturesque Rhine and Moselle
rivers and vine-covered landscapes to the glorious hills of the Eifel and
Hunsrück regions and the Westerwald Forest.
Flughafen
Frankfurt-Hahn
Bingen
Nahe
Wiesbaden
Rheinhessen
St. Wendel
Homburg
Mainz
Naheland
Rhine
Kirchheimbolanden
Worms
Frankenthal
Kaiserslautern
Bad Dürkheim
2
6
Ludwigshafen
Neustadt a.d.W.
Palatinate
Flughafen
Zweibrücken
Edesheim
4
Speyer
3
Germersheim
Landau
1 Relaxing tours along the Moselle & Saar – cycle routes for connoisseurs
Discover Roman cultural monuments and picturesque wine-producing villages along the winding banks of the Moselle between Trier and Koblenz.
Cycle along the banks of the Moselle and the Saar and leave everyday worries far behind as you explore the region where Riesling wines are produced.
Offer: 7 days and 6 nights in double room, from € 434,00 per person
2 Rhine & German Wine Route
A mild climate, lush orchards and vine terraces stretching as far as the eye can see are what give the charm to this route through the Rhine Valley
and gently curving hills around Neustadt a. d. Weinstraße.
Offer: 6 days and 5 nights in double room, from € 398,00 per person
Piesport, Moselle-Saar
2
Bad Münster
am Stein-Ebernburg
Alzey
Kusel
Saarland Ottweiler
Saarlouis
Rüdesheim
Bad Kreuznach
Idar-Oberstein
Weisskirchen
Mettlach-Orscholz
5
Simmern
Hermeskeil Birkenfeld
Flughafen
Frankfurt
St. Goarshausen
Emmelshausen
Kastellaun
1
Moselle-Saar
Kell am
See
Hessen
Lahn
Hunsrück
BernkastelKues
Limburg
Romantic
Braubach
Boppard Rhine
Ürzig
Zell
Traben-Trarbach
Wittlich
Montabaur
Bad Ems
Lahnstein
Daun
Kyll
Höhr-Grenzhausen
Koblenz 3
Mayen
Cochem
Bitburg
Herborn
Bad Marienberg
Altenkirchen
Remagen
Ahr
Eifel
Lahn Valley
Westerwald
Bonn
Eifel
Nordrhein-Westfalen
Rhine
WHAT’S INCLUDED
• Accommodation in selected hotels of the
specified category
• Buffet breakfast or large continental breakfast
• With half-board: 3-course dinner
• Luggage transfer between hotels
• Carefully prepared route guides
• Detailed travel documents – route description, sights, restaurant recommendations
• 7-day service hotline
4 German Wine Route
Cycle through Germany’s second biggest winegrowing region, exploring scenic routes between the Rhine and the Palatinate Forest. You will start
near Germany’s secret wine capital, Neustadt an der Weinstrasse, and en route you will discover cultural landscapes that are over 2000 years old.
Offer: 5 days and 4 nights in double room, from € 268,00 per person
5 Tour along Rhine and Moselle
From your bike, admire the many castles and chateaus that you pass on this tour of romantic river valleys and picturesque villages with traditional
half-timbered houses. Your accommodation will be in Trier and Koblenz.
Offer: 5 days and 4 nights in double room, from € 318,00 per person
6 Three imperial cathedrals on the Rhine - Rheinhessen & Palatinate
The imperial cathedrals in Speyer, Worms and Mains rise up impressively and imposingly over the Rhine riverbank, sheltered within the wonderful historical cityscape. Nearby, walk in the footsteps of the Nibelungs or Martin Luther and discover German-Jewish and Roman history.
Offer: 6 days and 5 nights in a double room, from € 598,00 per person
Relax, unwind and recharge your batteries on a cycle tour – and where better
than in one of Germany’s most beautiful winegrowing areas, the Moselle?
Using the excellent network of cycle paths, you will explore the broad Moselle valley, the great
loops of the river and the dizzying steep sections of the Middle and Upper Moselle. In the
CHARACTER OF THE ROUTE
Level route along the banks of the Saar and
Moselle, very easy cycling. Well signposted
cycle network, mostly on both sides of the
rivers.
3 Bicycle ride on the Rhine cycle route – Speyer-Koblenz
The Middle Rhine is a real classic for cyclists. Along the route, the extensive Rhine Valley between the Pfälzerwald forest and the Odenwald low
mountain range gives way to become the narrow, impressive Middle Rhine Valley between Rüdesheim and Koblenz.
Offer: 8 days and 7 nights in double room, from € 648,00 per person
Relaxing tours along the Moselle & Saar
– cycle routes for connoisseurs 1
mild, Mediterranean climate, exceptional wines thrive on the sunny steep slopes. The Moselle
winegrowing region also includes the Saar, home to scenic cycle routes between extensive
forests and bizarre rock formations. In Saarburg you can visit the attractive old town and see
the waterfall in the town centre. The tour starts from Trier and Koblenz. Here you can discover
cultural treasures spanning two millennia, from Roman times, the Middle Ages and more
recent history.
Parking
Parking available at the hotel or in secure public car park, approx. R 12,00 per day without
reservation
Individual tour:
8 days/7 nights – approx. 260 km
Trier – Excursion to Saar – Trier – Trittenheim – Zeltingen – Zell – Treis-Karden – Koblenz
7 days/6 nights – approx. 220 km:
Arriving/departing by train
Trier railway station (Intercity) – taxi fare to hotel
approx. R 10,00
Trier – Trittenheim – Zeltingen – Zell – Treis-Karden – Koblenz
Arriving/departing by air
Zweibrücken, Köln-Bonn, Frankfurt Hahn,
Fraport Frankfurt or Metz-Nancy
Tours start daily between
Return by train
Train from Koblenz to Trier, hourly departures, approximate journey time 1.5 - 2 hrs.
Tour operator:
Dates 2016:
23 April - 15 October 2016
bike-touring.de
PRICES:
ces
Reduced pri
7 days/6 nights from E 434,00
Prices per person in double room
(extra nights can be booked in Trier
and Koblenz)
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Please note: Available all year upon request and subject to availability. Individual modules may vary according to the
season. The tour operator’s terms and conditions apply. Prices valid for 2016. Prices for 2017 may vary.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
• Accommodation in chosen category
• Buffet breakfast or large continental breakfast
• With half-board: 3-course dinner
• Luggage transfer between hotels
• Carefully prepared route guides
• GPS tracks on demand
• Detailed travel documents – route description, sights, restaurant recommendations
• 7-day service hotline
Hambach Castle near Neustadt/Weinstraße, Palatinate
Rhine & German Wine Route –
Circular tour between Rhine &
2
Palatinate Forest
This circular tour takes you from the heart of the German Wine Route to its
southern edge, near the border with Alsace in France.
CHARACTER OF THE ROUTE
Level route along the Rhine Valley. Slightly
hilly terrain in the vineyards around
Neustadt/Weinstraße, but manageable even
for inexperienced cyclists.
In the Rhine plain you will explore a varied landscape of scenic forests and huge
tobacco-growing regions along the romantic ‘Altrheinarme’, lakes marking the former
course of the river. You will travel through the winegrowing regions of Rhine-Hesse
and the Palatinate, where you can enjoy an excellent wine or two at the grower’s own
table in one of the numerous wine taverns or ‘Strausswirtschaften’. En route, amid
a cultural landscape that is over 2000 years old, you will encounter splendid monu-
Parking in Neustadt/environs
Hotel car park, reservations may be required,
free or approx. R 3,00 – 7,00 per day depending on hotel of arrival
ments of German history, such as the imposing cathedrals in Speyer and Worms and
Rail stations + airports
• ICE stations in Neustadt an der Weinstrasse
and Mannheim
• Fraport Frankfurt, Frankfurt Hahn, Baden
Airport
8 days/7 nights – approx. 260 km: Neustadt an der Weinstrasse/environs – Bad Berg-
Bookable extras
• GPS tracks / routes
• Garmin Etrex GPS unit
CHARACTER OF THE ROUTE
Level route along the Rhine Valley.
End-to-end cycle network with suitable
signposting on surfaced paths, away from
traffic except in towns
zabern – Germersheim – Speyer – Worms – Bad Dürkheim – Neustadt an der Weinstrasse/
environs
6 days/5 nights – approx. 155 km: Neustadt an der Weinstrasse/environs – Bad Bergzabern – Germersheim – Speyer – Neustadt an der Weinstrasse/environs
Dates 2016:
Tours start daily between
Tour operator:
bike-touring.de
PRICES:
8 days/7 nights from E 578,00
6 days/5 nights from E 398,00
Prices per person in double room
(extra nights can be booked in Neustadt
an der Weinstrasse and Speyer)
Bicycle ride on the Rhine cycle route –
Speyer-Koblenz 3
The Middle Rhine is a real classic for cyclists - a well-developed, very flat network of cycle
paths runs downriver, connecting many tributaries such as the Neckar, Main, Nahe, Lahn
and Moselle. Along the route, the extensive Rhine Valley between the Palatinate Forest and
the Odenwald low mountain range gives way to become the narrow, impressive Middle Rhine
Valley between Rüdesheim and Koblenz. This fantastic countryside has fascinated people
embraces such a diversity and has such a density of cultural treasures, with one highlight following another along our bicycle route. The Mediterranean climate allows you to cycle right in
the heart of German wine-growing. In the wine-growing regions of the Palatinate, Rhinehessen, Rheingau or along the Moselle River - excellent wines are waiting for you everywhere
you go and will make your cycle trip an unforgettable, charming experience in one of the
“Strausswirtschaft” wine taverns.
Parking in Speyer
Free hotel car park
Individual tour:
Deutsches Eck, Koblenz, Romantic Rhine
for more than 2,000 years with its mild Mediterranean climate. Hardly any other region
Schwetzingen Palace with its beautiful grounds.
19 March - 31 October 2016
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WHAT’S INCLUDED
• Overnight stay in selected 3-star hotels or
hotels of a 3-star standard
• Breakfast buffet or extended breakfast
• Half-board: 3-course dinner
• Boat trip on the Rhine from Rüdesheim
to St. Goar
• Baggage transfer from hotel to hotel
• Perfectly prepared route planning
• GPS tracks on request
• Detailled travel documents – route
description, tourist attractions and
recommendations for restaurants
• 7-day service hotline
Arriving/departing by train
ICE rail station in Mannheim, trains to
Speyer, taxi fare from Speyer station to
hotel approx. R 10 IC rail station in
Koblenz, taxi fare from hotel to station
approx. R 10
Arriving/departing by air
For Speyer & Koblenz - Fraport Frankfurt,
Frankfurt Hahn
Return transfer from Koblenz - Speyer
By rail from Koblenz - Speyer, departures
every 30 mins, approx. journey time 2.5
hrs, approx. R 35,00 – 50,00/per person
with bicycle
Individual tour
8 days / 7 nights - approx. 220 km: Speyer - Heidelberg - Worms - Oppenheim - Mainz Bingen/Rüdesheim - Koblenz
Dates 2016:
Tours start daily between 19 March - 31 October 2016
Tour operator:
bike-touring.de
PRICES:
8 days/7 nights from
E 648,00
Prices per person in double room
(extra nights can be booked in Speyer,
Mainz and Koblenz)
Romantic Germany
R H I N E L A N D - PA L AT I N AT E
Langenlonsheim, Naheland
Wine, culture and culinary pleasures
What can be sweeter than a bouquet caressing
for wine grapes, but also for almond, fig and
LEADING GRAPE VARIETIES OF
the glass as its being poured? The best bouquet
lemon trees. Rheinhessen, „the land of a thou-
RHINELAND-PALATI NATE:
in Germany is a product of premium grapes cul-
sand gentle hills“, has vineyards as far as the
tivated in the Rhine and Moselle regions, where
eye can see, with more than 26,000 hectares
Moselle-Saar: Riesling, Elbling
about 70% of German wines are produced. The
under vine. Last but not least is the Romantic
Middle Rhine Valley: Riesling,
flavours and the spirit of good taste are also
Rhine, the region of rieslings, where dramatic
Müller-Thurgau, Pinot noir
reflected in the countless delicious specialties
castles follow one after another high above the
served according to traditional recipes as well as
river. Wineries are the best places to enjoy the
Nahe: Pinot gris, Pinot blanc, Pinot
modern kitchen art. Try the wine and the com-
light, fruity and delicate wines grown in the ex-
noir, Riesling, Müller-Thurgau
plementary food directly from the vintners table
cellent Rhineland-Palatinate soil. Read more
Palatinate: Riesling, Müller-
and enchant your senses with tastes that have
about our wine holidays at www.romantic-
Thurgau, Pinot gris, Pinot blanc,
been developed through generations in each
germany.info/wine.
Ahr: Pinot noir, Portugieser, Pinot
Noir Précoce
Rheinhessen: Silvaner, Riesling,
Pinot gris, Pinot blanc, Pinot noir
Pinot noir, Dornfelder, Portugieser,
Bukettsorten (Kerner, Scheurebe,
Gewürztraminer)
and every vineyard. The wine traditions go back
Nordrhein-westfalen
to Roman times and secure the quality that can
only be achieved through experience. Wine fes-
Bonn
Nordrhein-westfalen
ing itself, are all events not to be missed. Four
Eifel
Rhineland-Palatinate. A near mediterranean cli-
Oberwesel
Schweich
Trier
Moselle
Saar
Saarburg
Hunsrück
Zotzenheim
Nahe
Flonheim
Stein-Bockenheim
Nahe
Alzey
Edenkoben
Flughafen
Zweibrücken
Rheinhessen
the Ahr Valley, lies the elegant Burggarten wine estate. Discover the diverse appeal of the
Ahr valley, from the sophisticated spa town of Bad Neuenahr to the half-timbered buildings in
Ahrweiler, Germany’s red wine capital. A stroll along the famous Red Wine Trail is a particularly good way to enjoy the countryside that is dotted with steep vineyards, volcanic rock and
traditional wine taverns.
Red wine romance at the 4-star Weinquartier Burggarten hotel
Not to be missed:
• Former government bunker, Ahrweiler
• Roman villa, Ahrweiler
• Olbrück Castle, Niederdürenbach
• Maria Laach Abbey, Maria Laach
• Arp Museum, Remagen
• RosenMond garden festival, Bad Neuenahr
• Museum mile, Bonn
The wine estate run by the Schäfer family for four generations and the newly built vineyard
hotel elegantly combine cutting-edge design with the traditional atmosphere of a winery. Here,
deluxe accommodation is complemented by an informal ambience. The themed guest rooms
are named after grape varieties, such as pinot noir, domina and pinot blanc.
Experience the fascination of wine
Get better acquainted with the Ahr pinot noir during a wine tasting at the winery or a romantic
dinner amid the vines. Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of wine at the Burggarten
wine estate.
Edesheim
Palatinate
views of the red wine town lit up at night. Let us spoil you with a romantic three-course meal
and your own personal shuttle service.
Ahrtal-Tourismus Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler e.V.
Bad Dürkheim
Neustadt a. d.
Weinstrasse
Dine in the elegant ambience of the Hohenzollern Restaurant, surrounded by vineyards with
Tour operator
Frankenthal
Speyer
Landau
mate presents the perfect conditions not just
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At the foot of myth-enshrouded Landskron Castle, the gateway to the red wine paradise of
Rhein
Flörsheim-Dalsheim
Zellertal
Worms
Kaiserslautern
Saarland
Mainz
Rhine
Bingen
Naheland
Tête-à-tête with the Ahr pinot noir Explore the idyllic ‘valley of red grapes’
WineLand special
Romantic
Rhine
Traben-Trarbach
Bernkastel-Kues
Ahrweiler, Ahr Valley
Lahn
Braubach
Flughafen
Frankfurt-Hahn
whose sunny vine-clad slopes are sandwiched
nate, meanwhile, occupies the sunniest part of
Boppard
Mosel
Palatinate, impossible not to love, the Moselle,
stones compete for your attention. The Palati-
Koblenz
Mosel
Moselle-Saar
Lahn Valley
Rhine
Ahr Valley
Ediger-Eller
the Ahr region up in the far north of Rhineland-
Nahe, where splendid wines and precious
Bad NeuenahrAhrweiler
Ahr
wine areas derive their names from local rivers:
between the Hunsrück and Eifel hills, and the
Westerwald
Remagen
Eifel
tivals, wine fairs and, of course, the wine tast-
Hessen
PACKAGE INCLUDES:
• 3 overnight stays with breakfast in a
wine-themed double room
• Tasting of three Burgunder (pinot)
grapes: Frühburgunder (pinot
madeleine), Spätburgunder (pinot
noir) and Grauburgunder (pinot gris)
• Winemaker’s snack
• Packed lunch and Red Wine Trail
walking map
• Transfer to and from the Hohenzollern
restaurant
• One romantic three-course evening meal
• Admission to the Ahr sauna
Please note: Available all year upon request and subject
to availability. Individual modules may vary according to the
season. The tour operator’s terms and conditions apply.
Prices valid for 2015. Prices for 2016 may vary.
PRICES:
from E 235,00
Price per person for two nights in a
double room.
PACKAGE INCLUDES
• 2 overnight stays with breakfast
• 3-course meal in the hotel
• 3-course meal in Reuter´s Holzappel
restaurant in Pleisweiler-Oberhofen
• Wine tasting of 6 wines in Vinothek
Meßmer in Burrweiler
• Tasting filled chocolates in Rebmann’s
patisserie
• Detailled information
Near ”Ruine Moschellandsburg”, Palatinate
Full of flavour and a delight for the
eyes: The Palatinate
The biggest wine barrel in the world, the largest wine festival in the world, the famous German
Wine Route... there are so many good reasons to visit the Palatinate.
A wine area of outstanding quality
Not to be missed
• Palatia Jazz Festival
• Hambach Castle, Neustadt/Weinstraße
• Villa Ludwigshöhe, Edenkoben
• Speyer Cathedral (World heritage site),
Speyer
• Historical Museum of the Palatinate, Speyer
• Pilgrimage routes for a slower pace of life
More and more people are discovering the Palatine region. This is not surprising, because its
mild climate and its attractive scenery make this region an excellent destination for a relaxing
holiday. And the outstanding wine from this region is becoming ever more popular as well.
Your Wine Empire delight
Discover the enchanting scenery of the Palatine region. Enjoy the southern European atmosphere that you can taste everywhere in our region. Wake up in the morning in a small wine
wine. And in between you will have the chance to enjoy the beautiful scenery and sweet treats
on offer.
Tour operator:
Pfalz Touristik e.V.
Gleishorbach, Palatinate
Bernkastel-Kues, Moselle-Saar
“Heart-and-soul Moselle” - Moselle
holiday with an epiphany
“Heart-and-soul Moselle” - this is what Moselle hosts of quality represent. Who hasn’t wanted
to experience life at a winery just once, and get to know more about the origin of worldrenowned wines? Come closer to finding out the secret of wine when you sample the current
vintage wines and take part in a guided tour of the wine cellars. With the three-course meals,
our hosts will convince you that “food is the way to someone’s heart” all along the Moselle
River. Take a look in and let our certified Moselle hosts spoil you.
Dates 2016
· Bookable from mid-April until the end of October and on request
· Day of arrival: Monday (Saar-Upper Moselle region)
· Day of departure: Friday (Lower Moselle region)
village, enjoy an extensive breakfast and dream about what to do with the rest of the day. At
least two gourmet highlights are on the programme and of course you will also taste some
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PACKAGE INCLUDES
• 4 overnight stays including breakfast in
wineries under the MOSEL umbrella brand
in rooms with a shower and a toilet (1
overnight stay including breakfast in each
of four different wine companies on the
Saar-Upper Moselle, Roman Wine Route,
Central Moselle, holiday region of Cochem
or Lower Moselle).
• Welcome drink typical for wine in all the
accommodations
• A walk through each wine company
including tour of the wine cellars and
sampling current vintage wine.
• Two 3-course meals in MOSEL umbrella
brand restaurants.
• 1 boat excursion from Bernkastel-Kues
• Information folder with many useful hints
for your Moselle holiday
· IMPORTANT: Arrival and onward journey in the region in own car essential.
Not to be missed:
• Hikes on the Moselsteig trail
• Tours along the Moselle cycle route
• Adventure tours through Roman Trier
(UNESCO World Heritage site)
• Bernkastel-Kues wine-growing town with
a middle-aged town centre
• Art nouveau elegance in Traben-Trarbach
• Cochem with its middle age market place
and castle Fairytale Eltz Castle
• Bremmer Calmont, the steepest grapevine trail
in Europe
• Romantic Moselle town of Beilstein
Tour operator:
Mosellandtouristik GmbH
PRICES
PRICES
from E 209,00
from
Price per person for two nights in a
double room.
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HOTEL DEUTSCHHERRENHOF «««
www.deutschherrenhof.de
WELCOME TO YOUR VACATION
Welcome to the historic Hotel Deutschherrenhof, directly on the banks of the River Moselle. Where the
Order of the Teutonic Knights once met, we now combine modern hospitality with a family-orientated atmosphere, offering 50 individually appointed rooms in our main building and guest annex.
DISCOVER the Moselle region
We provide the ideal starting point for all your exploratory tours: Europe‘s loveliest hiking and cycling routes
and a ferry landing stage lie directly on our doorstep! A wealth of different places of interest are also only a
stone‘s throw away. If you would be interested, we would also be happy to take you out on a thrilling hike
through the wine estate or tempt you to a wine-tasting in our historic vaulted wine cellar.
would also be happy to put you in touch with the relevant businesses and establishments.
REST AND RECOVER
Let your cares drift away in our new spa and wellness zone, overlooking the magical river landscape...
whether you choose the Finnish sauna with river view, herbal biosauna, slate-clad steam bath, aroma bath
or a beneficial massage.
Our restaurant team are on hand to spoil you with regional dishes by the open fireplace in the Rittersaal
(Knights‘ Chamber) or in one of our many other rustically furnished rooms.
You‘ll finally relax into holiday mood with a chilled glass of Riesling sitting overlooking the Moselle and its
vineyards. We look forward to your visit!
Price: from € 38,00
Rooms:
Hotel facilities:
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BURGSTADT-HOTEL««««
www.burgstadt-hotel.de
1 Apartment
Hotel facilities:
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Special prices for groups of 5 or more and
tour organiser.
www.schloss-engers.de
The historic restaurant can also be booked for private functions. Schloss Engers offers five conference rooms for
between 2 and 80 guests. The hotel complex allows meetings and social events to be combined so that guests
do not have to travel far in the evenings. Our evening programme ranges from dinner in the restaurant and wine
tastings in the castle’s historic vault restaurant to exclusive set menu evenings with theatre. And if you‘re looking
for active or sporty team activities, we are well-connected with local providers.
Distances from walking routes
0,2 km Traumschleife BurgStadt-Pfad
9 km
Masdascher Burgherrenweg
8 km
Traumschleife Baybachklamm
BurgStadt-Hotel F5
Südstraße 34
56288 Kastellaun/Hunsrück
Tel.: +49 (0) 6762/40 80-0
Fax:
+49 (0) 6762/40 80-100
e-mail:[email protected]
HOTEL SCHLOSS ENGERS ««««
per person in a double room including breakfast + €14.00 per person/day for gourmet
half-board
The chateau on the banks of the Rhine was originally built as a hunting lodge by Johann Philipp von Walderdorff,
the Archbishop-Elector of Trier. The best artists of the Rococo period created an architectural jewel with magnificent state rooms in a beautiful setting. Today the castle hosts concerts and cultural events and is home to a hotel
and restaurant, conference centre, museum and much more. The hotel consists of three buildings with a total
of 50 rooms (4 single and 46 double): Schloss Engers (17 rooms), Gästehaus Schloss Engers (18 rooms) and
the 4-star Residenz Schloss Engers (15 rooms) with a small sauna facility which is open to all guests. All three
buildings are situated just a few minutes‘ walk apart. The extensive breakfast buffet is served in the historic vault
restaurant in the castle, and in fine weather you can also eat outside on the Rhine Terrace. With a dedicated and
experienced team, sophisticated dining, live music and creative decorations, any celebration is an unforgettable
experience. The Rhine Terrace is the perfect place for a champagne reception or coffee and cakes, while the
magnificent Garden Room makes an exquisite wedding venue.
The 4-star hotel takes its name from Kastellaun, the ancient fortified town in the Hunsrück mountains. With a
lovingly restored town environment, proximity to nature and plenty of leisure and shopping opportunities, it offers
the perfect setting for a relaxing stay. The owner-managed hotel is perfect for a longer holiday, a short break
or a seminar at the BurgStadt Business Center. The hotel has 59 rooms with international satellite TV and free
Internet, minibar, safe and many other facilities. The 24 Comfort single rooms also have 2.1 m/7ft Frolexus beds,
French balconies, 26“ LCD screens and air conditioning. In our restaurant our team serves up freshly prepared
regional specialities and delicious creations. In the SKY bar and the new Red Baron lounge in the basement, you
can watch live German and European football. NEW since 2014! iTAKEOFF - a visitor experience dedicated to
flying with two professional flight simulators and passenger cabin for 24 passengers. Prepare to be surprised! Or if
you‘re looking for peace and relaxation and travelling by caravan or camper van, look no further than the BurgStadt
CampingPark above the hotel with its quiet, well-maintained surroundings.
Rooms:
F4
CULTURE AND FINE FOOD AT SCHLOSS ENGERS ON THE RHINE
THE COMFORT HOTEL IN HUNSRÜCK - QUALITY & AMBIENCE
Distances from cycle routes
0,1 km Schinderhannes-Radweg
0,1 km Hunsrück-Mosel-Radweg
25 km
Rhein-Radweg
Hotel & Restaurant Deutschherrenhof
Deutschherrenstr. 23
54492 Zeltingen-Rachtig
Tel.: +49 (0) 6532/935 0
e-mail: [email protected]
Price: € 60,00
Per person in double room
including breakfast
Group rate (20 people or more)
from € 50,00
Price: from € 50,00
Rooms:
Hotel facilities:
Schloss Engers Betriebs-GmbH D6
Alte Schlossstrasse 2
56566 Neuwied/Romantic Rhine
Tel.: +49 (0) 2622/92 64-295
e-mail: [email protected]
Per person in double room including
breakfast
WEINHOTEL DES RIESLING ZUM GRÜNEN KRANZ «««S
www.gruenerkranz.com
IN THE HEART OF RÜDESHEIM ‘S OLD QUARTER
The four Bernkastel-Kues tourist regions offer everything that a holiday on the Moselle promises: Charming Moselle
villages, the town of Bernkastel-Kues, a former county and the lovely Moselle-Hunsrück region. Half-timber houses
of the Middle Ages characterise the historic old part of the town around the Bernkastel-Kues market place. Excellent Riesling wines have made Moselle wine famous all over the world. The best Riesling wines in the world thrive
in the mild climate on the steep slopes. Wine connoisseurs will also enjoy themselves when they visit one of the
winemakers‘ Strausswirtschaft wine taverns. A visit to the wine and street festivals will be a highlight of your Moselle
holiday. Active and relaxed: On the MOSELSTEIG - chosen as Germany‘s most beautiful hiking trail in 2016 - on
theme paths such as EIDECHSE LIEBT RIESLING (lizard loves Riesling) or on one of more than 40 HOLIDAY
LAND ROUTES along the Moselle River or through the vineyards and forests of the tourist region - just great hiking!
Relaxed or demanding, as an e-biker, mountain biker or „someone quite ordinary“; along the Moselle cycle path
on the river bank or on the old disused railway lines of the Maare-Moselle cycle path or up and down over hill and
dale: cycling in the cultural countryside along the Moselle is pure cycling pleasure. Holiday on the Moselle without a
boat trip? No, impossible! Waves gently lapping on the hull, the majestically rising steep slopes of the Moselle wine
region, slowly moving past the wine villages: this is what a holiday on the Moselle should be like.
Fine dining
The Kranz kitchen serves fresh, regional and seasonal dishes, prepared according to traditional recipes and
made from locally-sourced produce. The à la carte menu boasts a wide range of regional specialities, which
are perfectly complemented by a selection of local riesling and pinot noir wines from the Upper Middle Rhine
Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Rooms:
Distance to the trails
0,1 km Rheinsteig
4 km RheinBurgenWeg
Weinhotel des Riesling F7
Zum grünen Kranz
Oberstraße 42-44
65385 Rüdesheim/Rheingau
Tel.: +49 (0) 6722/48 33-6
Fax:
+49 (0) 6722/48 19-5
e-mail:[email protected]
Hotel facilities:
KAISERBAD BAD EMS
Price: from € 37,90
Per person in a double room with full
board
Group rates (20 people or more) from
€ 32,90
www.bad-ems.info
Bad Ems - the Emperor‘s Spa
Stadt- und Touristikmarketing Bad Ems e.V. Bahnhofplatz
56130 Bad Ems/Lahn Valley
Tel.: +49 (0) 2603/94 15-0
Fax: +49 (0) 2603/94 15-60
e-mail: [email protected]
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Wein- und Ferienregion Bernkastel-Kues GmbH
Gestade 6
54470 Bernkastel-Kues/Moselle
Tel.: +49 (0) 6531/50 01 95
e-mail:[email protected]
F4
DIE WEINSTADT BINGEN
Price: per person
from 229,00 € in a double room
from 274,00 € in a single room
Booking: The programme is available on
request and subject to availability from Easter
to October.
Minimum number of participants: 15
www.bingen.de
Guided tour: 2000 Years of History at the Confluence of the Rhine and the Nahe E 85.00 for groups of up to
30 people
Guided tour: In the Footsteps of Hildegard of Bingen E 120,00 for groups of up to 30 people
Wine tastings from E10.00 per person for groups of 10 or more
Vineyard tour by tractor including wine tasting and buffet E 39,00 per person for groups of 11 or more
Vineyard walk with wine tasting and buffet E 32,00 per person
Highlights:
Cruises on the River Lahn; raft trip with buffet, music and dancing; trip on the Kaiserbahn (excursion road train);
trip on the Kurwaldbahn (one of the steepest funicular railways in the world); themed city tours in various languages; guided walks on the Lahnwanderweg; guided cycle tours on the Lahntalradweg; mountain bike course at
Emser Bikepark; wine tastings with winegrowers; visit to flower parade with accompanying programme; complete packages including accommodation, e.g. with visit to thermal spa and wellness treatments.
Distances from walking routes
0,1 km Lahnwanderweg
0,1 km Way of St. James
11 km Rheinsteig
Package holiday: Experiencing the Moselsteig
· 3 overnight stays including breakfast in selected hotels
· 3 half-board dinners
· 2 guided hikes on the MOSELSTEIG with a tour guide
· Day 1: Bernkastel-Kues to Ürzig
· Day 2: Kesten to Bernkastel-Kues
· Boat trip from Ürzig to Bernkastel-Kues
· Wine-tasting at a winemaker
The ancient winegrowing town of Bingen am Rhein lies in the midst of vineyards and forests at the edge of the
UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Upper Middle Rhine Valley, the jewel of the romantic Rhine. It is also uniquely
situated at the meeting point of the four winegrowing areas of Rheinhessen, Nahe, Mittelrhein and Rheingau.
This was the home of Hildegard of Bingen, one of the most influential women of the Middle Ages. On the last
weekend in June, the three-day international jazz festival makes Bingen a magnet for jazz and swing fans. Bingen
is the start or end point for the Rhine Castles Trail, the Soonwaldsteig Trail and the Nahe Cycle Route, and the
Rhine Cycle Route also passes through the town. This makes Bingen a popular destination for hikers and cyclists.
The imperial spa town of Bad Ems has one of the richest spa traditions in Europe. It is situated in one of
Germany‘s most attractive holiday regions. In the 19th century the cosmopolitan spa welcomed emperors,
tsars, kings, artists and scholars. The list of eminent guests included Kaiser Wilhelm I, Tsar Alexander II, Fyodor
Dostoyevsky, Richard Wagner, Jacques Offenbach, Victor Hugo and Goethe. Today, Bad Ems continues to
delight visitors with its many sights such as the baroque Badeschloss (now the Grandhotel), Germany‘s oldest
casino and the Roman Limes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The town attracts visitors from many countries,
who come to enjoy the outstanding health and wellness facilities and outdoor activities. Specialist spa clinics and
Europe‘s leading Ayurveda clinic provide a wide range of treatments. Bad Ems has one of the most modern and
attractive thermal baths and it is Germany‘s only floating river sauna. For those who like to be active on holiday
there are plenty of sports acdtivities, including watersports, walking, cycling, mountain biking and golf. Bad Ems
is also famous for Germany‘s biggest flower parade, held in late August, which attracts tens of thousands of
visitors every year.
Distances from cycle routes
0,1 km Lahntalradweg
10 km Rhein-Radweg
www.bernkastel.de
FERIENLAND BERNKASTEL-KUES
Zum Grünen Kranz, a hotel in the Rheingau specialising in active holidays, is the perfect destination for lovers
of the great outdoors. As well as hiring out its own bicycles, the hotel manages a family-owned premium
vineyard and a wine shop, which can organise various tours and wine-related activities for guests. A hotel
for walkers and a certified stopping point on the Rheinsteig trail, the hotel provides superb catering, from a
healthy-start breakfast buffet, and packed lunches to nutrition-packed gourmet dishes and fine wines in its
restaurant and wine garden. With years of experience in the field of leisure, particularly cycling and walking
tours, the hotel team provides guests with plenty of support and advice.
Distance to the cycle paths
0,1 km Radwanderweg Hessen
0,5 km Europäischer Fernradweg - Mainz - Koblenz
1,2 km Nahetalradweg - Bad Kreuznach - Idar-Oberstein
GET MORE AT THE MOSELLE
Accommodation in 2-star plus hotel Group price E 30,00 per person in double room
Prices on request
Tourist Information F7
Rheinkai 21
55411 Bingen/Romantic Rhine
Tel.: +49 (0) 6721/184-205 and -206
e-mail:[email protected]
Prices and packages on request
COCHEM
www.ferienland-cochem.de
MOSEL-TREFFPUNKT TRABEN-TRARBACH
www.traben-trarbach.de
HOLIDAY REGION OF COCHEM/MOSELLE
Nestled in a unique landscape of river and vineyards, the twin towns of Traben and Trarbach are situated on
the left and right banks of the Middle Moselle with a unique three-mile riverside promenade. The forest and
vineyards gather round the two halves of the town like a vine-covered amphitheatre.
For active holidays - Anything but ordinary! With its imposing castles, beautiful vineyards and picturesque villages,
the area around Cochem an der Mosel has a fairytale quality. It‘s a paradise for holidaymakers who like walking,
good wine, and a wealth of culture. The holiday region of Cochem extends from Bremm at Calmont, Europe‘s
steepest vineyard, to Moselkern - close to Eltz Castle.
Associated with winegrowing and the wine trade since time immemorial, in the 19th and 20th centuries
Traben-Trarbach was the world‘s most important wine-trading town after Bordeaux. Its importance is shown
by the magnificent art nouveau buildings in the town. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, cosmopolitan
wine merchants built a wealth of structures in the art nouveau and Belle Epoque style. The town is also home
to historic landmarks such as the Bridge Gate, the ruins of Grevenburg Castle and the once mighty fortress
of Mont Royal. And for visitors hungry for more history and culture, Trarbach is home to the Museum of the
Middle Moselle, the Haus der Ikonen, the bicycle museum and the Buddha museum. Of course, no visit would
be complete without the world-famous Moselle wines. There are wine tastings, wine festivals, vineyard tours,
cellar tours all year round as well as the Moselle Wein-Nachts-Markt, a Christmas market with a distinctive
wine flavour.
The epitome of the romantic Moselle is Cochem, a small town with barely 5000 inhabitants, which is first recorded
in 886 as ‚Villa cuchema‘. If you stroll through the historic old town and climb the steep path to the Reichsburg,
you‘ll be rewarded with panoramic views of the Moselle Valley. You can then go on an unforgettable journey
through time with a guided tour of the castle (March to November) followed by a medieval banquet in the historic
cellar. Enchanting views can also be enjoyed from the Apollorundweg trail in Valwig (approx. 2 1/2 hours), which
takes its name from the many Apollo butterflies. Another jewel is the attractive Beilstein, used as a location for
many German films (such as Der Schinderhannes starring Curt Jürgens). Known as the ‚Sleeping Beauty‘ of the
Moselle, with its market square, the Klosterkirche and Metternich Castle, it makes the perfect fairytale ending to
a holiday.
Distance from cycle routes:
0,05 km Mosel-Radweg
Distance to the trails
0,1 km Mosel-Camino
0,1 km Mosel-Wandersteig
0,1 km Mosel-Höhenweg
Distance to the cycle paths
0,1 km Mosel-Radweg
0,1 km Mosel-Höhenweg
Distance from walking routes:
0,1 km Moselsteig
0,1 km Mosel-Höhenweg
0,1 km Mosel.Erlebnis.Route
More information about holidays in the Cochem/Moselle region is available from the tourist information office or
on www.ferienland-cochem.de; www.cochem.de. Visit us on Facebook! www.facebook.com/ferienlandcochem
Prices and packages on request
Ferienland Cochem E5
Endertplatz 1
56812 Cochem/Moselle
Tel.: +49 (0) 2671/60 04-0
Fax:
+49 (0) 2671/60 04-44
e-mail: [email protected]
TOURIST-INFO IDAR-OBERSTEIN
Mosel-Treffpunkt Traben-Trarbach Am Bahnhof 5
56841 Traben-Trarbach/Moselle
Tel.: +49 (0) 6541/83 98-0
Fax:
+49 (0) 6541/83 98-39
e-mail:[email protected]
www.idar-oberstein.de
PRECIOUS STONES AND GLITTERING TREASURES
One man, one year, one metre. That‘s how long it took one prospector to dig one metre into the hillside to uncover
sparkling gems from the hard mother rock. At the gem mines in Steinkaulenberg, agates, amethysts, rock crystals, jasper and smoky quartz have been mined for over 500 years. At the second point on your tour, you will visit
the Historische Weiherschleife, the last surviving agate grinding waterwheel, which dates from the 17th century.
Watch the gem grinders at work and see how a red rock is transformed into a sparkling jewel. Then we continue
on to the Idar district, where you can see some of the most beautiful treasures and costliest jewels ever made at
the unique German Gemstone Museum. Then we continue to the old town of Oberstein. Two imposing structures,
Schloss Oberstein and Burg Bosselstein, tower high above the town like two sisters.
They were home to brothers Emich and Wyrich, who were both so in love with the same woman that Wyrich
pushed Emich out of a castle window to his death on the rocks below. At the place where he died, Wyrich built
the Felsenkirche or ‚chapel in the rocks‘ as a sign of his remorse. This unique building is still the town‘s emblem.
After descending the many steps into town, we will visit the German Mineral Museum.
Package: Precious Stones and Elegant Wines
• 3 nights with breakfast in 3* Superior hotel • 1 x traditional spit roast
• Sightseeing: gemstone mines, Historische Weiherschleife (gem grinding waterwheel),
German Gemstone Museum or German Mineral Museum, Felsenkirche
• Taster session: grind precious stones yourself for two hours
Prices per person from
Tourist-Information der Stadt Idar-Oberstein
Hauptstraße 419
55743 Idar-Oberstein/Naheland
Tel.: +49 (0)6781/64-871
Fax:
+49 (0)6781/64-878
e-mail:[email protected]
G5
€ 185,00
Single room supplement from E 40,00
Bookings taken:
15 March – 15 November
Near Birkweiler, Palatinate
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Prices and group rates available
on request
BINGEN-RÜDESHEIMER
www.bingen-ruedesheimer.de
A cruise on one of these five, well-appointed pleasure boats is a special experience. The boats can carry
more than 3,000 passengers per day and offer tours along the loveliest stretch of the river Rhine: the
Middle Rhine Valley. Tours depart from Bingen and Rüdesheim and sail past Assmanshausen, Bacharach,
Kaub and the famous Loreley rock to the small, scenic towns of St. Goar and St. Goarshausen.
The fleet
The boats MFS Germania, MFS Vater Rhein, MFS Ehrenfels and MFS Bingen are a familiar sight on the
Rhine. MFS Rhenus is a new addition to the fleet: a modern boat equipped with the latest technology and
luxuriously fitted out. The boats‘ on-board restaurants offer a range of snacks and meals during all trips, as
well as a wide variety of drinks, including regional wines.
Special offers
During the summer, children accompanied by their parents can travel for E 5,00. Pensioners aged 60+
receive a 30% discount every day. School children and students can obtain a 50 % discount upon presentation of valid school or university ID. In addition, passengers celebrating their birthdays receive a free
ticket, valid on all the boats. Coach groups get a reduction of up to 30 % on standard fares, as well as attractively priced meal deals on board. River tours through the Upper Middle Rhine Valley, a UNESCO World
Heritage Site, are offered three times a day and last for two hours, one way. A round trip takes four hours.
Boarding points are at Bingen/Rüdesheim or St. Goar/St. Goarshausen. From April to October (summer
timetable), the boats sail from Rüdesheim at 9.15am, 11am and 2pm, and from St. Goar at 11am, 2.10pm
and 4.10pm. From November to March, trips are available upon request.
Fare depends on route. Special net prices for tour operators.
Birkenhof-Brennerei is a traditional grain distillery that has been family-run since 1848. In 1999 it also began
distilling fruit brandies. In addition to fruit, Birkenhof distils various German beers, herbs such as basil and sage,
vegetables such as carrots and beetroot, various whisky distillates and even bread, but also classic fruit brandies
such as Williams pear, plum, morello cherry and apple. Birkenhof brandies and liqueurs are always highly commended in national and international competitions, often finishing in the top places. The distillery‘s proud collection includes the Bundesehrenpreis, presented by the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture, state awards
from the Chamber of Agriculture, other awards and many gold medals.
Offer & activities
‚Distillery Discovery‘ offer including an informative visit and a guided tour of the grain and fruit distilleries, where
visitors can discover the differences between the two types of distillery. A guide will explain the wide range of
equipment and techniques used. There will be an opportunity to taste Westerwald specialities, liqueurs and
fine fruit brandies. At a gourmet evening, after a short informative tour and a ‚nosing‘ course, there will be an
opportunity to sample some delicious food. Visitors can sample some of the finest fruit and grain distillates together with artisan cheeses, handmade chocolates, savoury hams and mouthwatering vol-au-vents. A first-class
taste experience! In addition to the tours, packages can also be put together for small groups, for example the
Distiller‘s Olympics, where the group is given challenges to complete (with a nosing course, sensory challenges,
judging and measuring the grain, whisky tastings and much more). Small groups of 10 or more and larger groups
of 80 or more can be catered for.
Price:
Prices depending on itinerary.
Bingen-Rüdesheimer F7
Fähr- und Schiffahrtgesellschaft eG
Rheinkai 10
55411 Bingen/Romantic Rhine
Tel.: +49 (0) 6721/30 80 80
Fax:
+49 (0) 6721/17 39-8
e-mail:[email protected]
Special net rates for tour
operators.
Gourmet evenings:
Birkenhof Brennerei GmbH
C7
Auf dem Birkenhof
57647 Nistertal/Westerwald
Tel.: +49 (0) 2661/98 20 40
Fax:
+49 (0) 2661/98 20 4-11
e-mail:[email protected]
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NEW TRADITIONS IN OLD BARRELS - TRADITION MEETS MODERNITY
AT A REGIONAL DISTILLERY
TRIPS TO THE LORELEY
KD German rhine Line
BIRKENHOF-BRENNEREI GMBH
€ 35,00 (afternoons also possible)
Distillery Discovery: € 6,50
Generaldirektion Kulturelles Erbe Rheinland-Pfalz
KOBLENZ STATE MUSEUM - EHRENBREITSTEIN FORTRESS
www.diefestungehrenbreitstein.de
www.seilbahn-koblenz.de
MAINZ STATE MUSEUM – ONE OF THE OLDEST MUSEUMS IN GERMANY
www.landesmuseum-mainz.de
COWBOYS & INDIANS – MADE IN GERMANY
Special exhibition 9 April - 29 October 2017
VORZEITEN
An exhibition by the Baden State Museum in Karlsruhe in Koblenz State Museum
As of spring 2017 the motto in Koblenz State Museum will be: Watch out: Cowboys & Indians! Wild West
at Ehrenbreitstein Stronghold. From 9 April 2017, Koblenz State Museum will be showing a major family
exhibition on „Cowboys & Indians - Made in Germany“. The inside and outside of Koblenz State Museum
will be converted to a never-before-seen Western town and tepee village scenario until October 2017. The
exhibition traces the standard idea of redskins and white men, targeting small and big Wild West enthusiasts.
The exhibition is an adventure for anyone who visits it thanks to its „typical“ Wild West scenery.
Visitors can expect many media stations, a cinema, a comprehensive support programme and an audio play
created especially for children.
Archaeological treasures in the Rhine and Moselle regions - Special exhibition 21 May to 29 October 2017
70 years of state archaeology. 70 years of researching, securing and preserving.
A good reason to celebrate: In its Mainz State Museum, the Rhineland-Palatinate Cultural Heritage Directorate General (GDKE) will show the special exhibition titled „vorZEITEN - archaeological treasures in the
Rhine and Moselle region“ from May to October 2017.
Spectacular finds and unique exhibits make this special exhibition something really special. The finds made
by the state archaeologists cover the period from Earth‘s geological beginnings up to the present. The journey through time begins more than 400 million years ago with unique fossils from a past ecological system.
It continues with the exhibit of a Neanderthal skullcap and chronological bronze metal finds through to finds
in the great Roman metropolises of Mainz and Trier. New exhibits originate from the time of Karl the Great
and the Second World War. The focus of this exhibition is on human encounters, both cultural and military,
and on migration. Along with the exhibition, an exhibition for children and a demonstration excavation have
been organised in the inner courtyard of the State Museum.
Opening times:
April - Oct.: daily from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Nov.- March: Sat., Sun. and public holidays: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Tickets for the Ehrenbreitstein Stronghold cultural ensemble including Koblenz State Museum
(from 1 January 2017): € 7.00 (for groups up to 20 persons € 5,80)
Opening times: Tues.: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m., Wed.-Sun.: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Closed on Mondays. Please take note of the holiday schedule.
The museum is fully accessible.
Generaldirektion Kulturelles Erbe Rheinland-Pfalz
Landesmuseum Mainz
Große Bleiche 49 - 51
55116 Mainz
Tel.: +49 (0) 6131 / 58 57-210
e-mail: [email protected]
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Price:
Price:
€ 6,00
(for groups up to 10 persons € 4,50)
RHINELAND STATE MUSEUM IN TRIER
www.landesmuseum-trier.de
Generaldirektion Kulturelles Erbe Rheinland-Pfalz D6
Landesmuseum Koblenz
Festung Ehrenbeitstein
56077 Koblenz
Tel.: +49 (0) 261/ 6675-0 orr +49 (0)261/6675 - 4000
www.landesmuseum-koblenz.de
TRIFELS CASTLE
€ 11,80 Combined ticket/
adults (2 cable car trips and
entrance to the Fortress and
Landesmuseum)
www.burgen-rlp.de
RICHARD THE LIONHEART - PRISONER IN TRIFELS CASTLE
NERO - EMPEROR, ARTIST AND TYRANT
Special presentation April to November 2017 at Trifels Castle in Annweiler
Special exhibition 14 May - 16 October 2016
Hohenstaufen Emperor Heinrich VI. demanded 100,000 marks, equivalent to 20 tons of silver, for the
release of his most prominent prisoner in Trifels Castle, Richard I. Plantagenêt, referred to as the Lionheart.
When returning from the third crusade, Richard the Lionheart was captured by Leopold V. of Austria near
Vienna and handed over to Emperor Heinrich VI, who took him to Trifels Castle, considered to be one of
the safest Staufer places. Even the most important symbols of imperial power, the imperial regalia, were
held in safekeeping there.
More than anything else, the last few years of Nero‘s reign characterise the image we have today of the
tyrant, persecutor of Christians and arsonist. This impression already originated in the writings of ancient
world authors such as Tacitus and Sueton, aristocrats whom Nero confronted with ignorance. The exhibition shows his rise to become heir to the throne, his rule and its brutal end.
For a long time, Nero was very popular with the people. He only lost touch with reality as his reign progressed. His development from a young heir apparent full of hope to a hated tyrant is vividly illustrated in
more than 400 exhibits from Germany and abroad. The major exhibition is a chronological presentation
of Nero‘s career. After Nero had committed suicide in a politically desperate situation, the final act of the
Empire‘s crisis was played out in the region of Trier, with Celtic Treveri being involved - a theme that is also
addressed in the exhibition..
The special exhibition at Trifels Castle from April to November 2017 addresses the question of how
Richard‘s captivity might have been and why Trifels was the place chosen as a prison.
Don‘t miss out on the traditional castle festival to be held at Trifels Castle on 17 and 18 June 2017.
Opening times: Tues to Sun, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Daily for registered groups (including Mondays), 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Every Monday there are open guided tours for individual visitors in all three museums.
Tip: NERO ANCIENT WORLD BASIC TICKET
Holders of a NERO ANCIENT WORLD BASIC TICKET can visit two Roman buildings of their choice and
the Rheinische Landesmuseum including the special exhibition on „Nero - Emperor, Artist and Tyrant“.
Price: € 19.00
Price:
Generaldirektion Kulturelles Erbe Rheinland-Pfalz
Rheinisches Landesmuseum Trier
Weimarer Allee 1
54290 Trier
Tel.: +49 (0)651/9774 - 0
e-mail: [email protected]
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€12,00
(for groups up to 12 persons €
€ 11,00)
Generaldirektion Kulturelles Erbe Rheinland-Pfalz
Reichsburg Trifels
76855 Annweiler
Tel.: +49 (0) 6346 / 8470
e-mail: [email protected]
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Price:
€ 4,50
(for groups up to 10 persons € 4,00)
Marksburg Castle, Romantic Rhine
Highlights
Wolfsley, Lahn valley
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4 Festivals, wine tastings and modern
wine architecture
The exquisite wine traditions of Rhineland-Palatinate are well appreciated amongst wine lovers
around the world. The traditional wine festivals in
autumn are highlights not to be missed. Several
wine tastings are offered by winemakers throughout the region, and visitors have the option to stay
at the vineyard and work with the winemaker to
learn more about wine production itself. The popular subject of wine architecture is well represented in the region with numerous award-winning
venues, perfect for wine tastings in exceptional
surroundings.
1 UNESCO World Heritage treasures
Rhineland-Palatinate is a treasure chest filled
with historical places and UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including Speyer Cathedral, a number
of Roman monuments, most of them situated in
Trier, the romantic Upper Middle Rhine Valley,
with its unique concentration of castles and palaces, and, last but not least, parts of the Roman,
Upper Germanic-Rhaetian borderline, known as
Limes.
5 Action at the “Green Hell” Nürburgring
The extension of the spectacular racetrack Nürburgring, with its well-known “Nordschleife”,
turned the venue into a year-round family attraction with features suitable for all generations.
Apart from the popular Formula 1, Oldtimer
races and other events, the fascination of motorsports can also be experienced in the interactive amusement park “ring°werk“. One can also
enjoy the latest movies in the „ring°kino”. Heart
palpitation, action, highspeed entertainment and
educational events – this is the new Nürburgring!
2 Historical fairytale castles, palaces and
fortresses
Walls full of tales and an undeniably magical atmosphere work together to make a visit to one
of the many castles and palaces of the region an
exceptional experience. Some grand examples
include the Trifels Castle, which was the former
prison of King Richard the Lionheart, the Reichsburg Castle at Cochem and the Eltz Castle,
which is hidden mysteriously in the forest. Also
worth mentioning are the Manderscheider Castles and their dramatic past, the noble Ehrenbreitstein Fortress in Koblenz and the medieval
Marksburg Castle; the only castle in the Middle
Rhine that has never been destroyed.
6 Dreamlike landscapes and almond tree
blossoms
Rhineland-Palatinate contrasts with its beautiful nature. Full of constrasts, the region boasts
both volcanic cones and crater lakes in the Eifel,
which testify to once-conflagrant times, as well
as a veritable Garden of Eden in the Palatinate,
with almond trees of astounding beauty when
they blossom during spring, as well as lemons
and oleander, which all thrive due to the mild climate. Networks of long distance hiking trails and
the so-called „Dream Routes” (nature-orientated
circuit trips), as well as a number of well-marked
biking trails make it possible to discover these
manifold landscapes in an active way.
3 Legendary Rhine & Moselle cruises
The renowned route from Koblenz to Bingen is
one of the most beautiful parts of the Rhine River.
Once experienced, such a tour, with the riverboat
passing steep cliffs, vineyards, romantic castles
and cozy villages, will never be forgotten. A truly
magical cruise is the winter cruise, which takes
visitors from one traditional Christmas market to
the next. There are various starting points for the
river cruises, mostly departing on a daily basis in
the summer season.
7 Traditional spas with regional grape
seed specialities
Rhineland-Palatinate looks back on centuries of
health and spa traditions thanks to the Romans,
who made use of the curative forces of the local
nature. The various health resorts, the beneficial
mineral and thermal springs and the luxurious
spas offer the perfect surroundings for a break
from everyday life. Applications like a peeling
mask with grape seeds, a massage with grape
seed oil or the “Eifelkräuterfango”, only available
in the Ahr Valley, are just a few examples of the
beauty secrets of the region.
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Cologne-Bonn, Zweibrücken or Saarbrücken.
The area can be easily accessed by train via
Luxembourg, Cologne and Frankfurt. By car, take
the A1, A3 or A61 and you‘ll soon be in RhinelandPalatinate.
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