Schloss Pfaffendorf, Rhein Erft Kreis
Johannes Höhn, Tourismus NRW e.V., Schloss Pfaffendorf, Rhein Erft Kreis

The perfect matchCastles & Palaces

Follow the traces into the past and present ...

Moments of happinessYour summertime

  • A view of trees and a seagull on Xanten's North and South Lake in the Lower rhine region
    Tourismus NRW e.V., Xanten North and South Sea, Lower rhine
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  • Auf bunten Teppichen sitzen Gäste im Biergarten am Rhein
    Johannes Höhn, Tourismus NRW e.V., Biergarten "Three little birds" am Rhein in Düsseldorf
    The most beautiful placesBeer gardensLearn more
  • Sonnenaufgang an einem Haldenkunstwerk, das wie eine begehbare Achterbahn wirkt
    Johannes Höhn, Tourismus NRW e.V., Das Haldenkunstwerk Tiger & Turtle in Duisburg aus seitlicher Sicht.
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Fancy a unique holiday experience?Let us surprise you!

  • Das Tiger and Turtle in Duisburg
    Johannes Höhn, Tourismus NRW e.V., Das Tiger and Turtle in Duisburg
    Quick tips for short trips
    Curious, creative and worth a trip: these excursion ideas are only available in DeinNRW!
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  • Seehäuser, Dingdener Heide on the Lower Rhine
    Johannes Höhn, Tourismus NRW e.V., Seehäuser, Dingdener Heide on the Lower Rhine
    Tips for the surprising
    Tips for the most beautiful photo spots, unusual places to stay overnight & exciting restaurants for your next day trip or short break in NRW.
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  • Sprung über die Lutter, die durch Bielfeld fließt.
    Tourismus NRW e.V., Sprung über die Lutter, die durch Bielfeld fließt.
    Urban Hiking
    Peek into green corners and backyards, cross bridges and rivers, discover photo spots and trendy cafés: let yourself drift through NRW's cities.
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Team Rhine Ruhr, Greta Kröger
Rhine Ruhr 2025, Team Rhine Ruhr, Greta Kröger

Unique experiencesTop events in NRW

Which events are on your bucket list for 2025? Here you will find an overview of world-famous classics, original events with unique charm and real insider tips. From trade fairs that combine knowledge and trends to inspiring literature and art events, NRW offers an impressive spectrum for every taste.

A special highlight this year is the FISU World University Games in the Ruhr region - a unique mix of festival feeling and a world-class sporting competition atmosphere.

Have a look here!

City trip:Wuppertal - From underdog to high-flyer

A destination that is particularly close to our hearts: Wuppertal. Travel, preferably by suspension railway, through the rich cultural history of this still young city, which is something of an underdog among Germany's cultural metropolises.

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Johannes Höhn, Schwebebahn Wuppertal Brücke
Johannes Höhn, Schwebebahn Wuppertal Brücke
Johannes Höhn, Villa Briller Viertel Wuppertal
Johannes Höhn, Villa Briller Viertel Wuppertal
Tourismus NRW e.V., Das Opernhaus Wuppertal ist die Hauptspielstätte der Wuppertaler Bühnen und des Tanztheaters Pina Bausch
Tourismus NRW e.V., Das Opernhaus Wuppertal ist die Hauptspielstätte der Wuppertaler Bühnen und des Tanztheaters Pina Bausch

Rails & TalesTravelling on tracks

  • Büsche auf dem Burghof von Schloss Berleburg
    Johannes Höhn, Tourismus NRW e.V., Büsche auf dem Burghof von Schloss Berleburg
    The journey is what matters
    Take the Rothaarbahn railway from Siegen to Bad Berleburg. The railway tour through the Siegerland area leads through idyllic wooded areas and picturesque little half-timbered villages.
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  • Spiegelndes Wasser am Innenhafen Duisburg
    Johannes Höhn, Tourismus NRW e.V., Spiegelndes Wasser am Innenhafen Duisburg
    And action!
    This train tour will take you to film locations in North Rhine-Westphalia – in Duisburg, Wuppertal, and Münster, as well as to the very recent destination of Haus Kummerveldt in the Münsterland region.
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  • Plexi Detail Terry Haass, Kunstmuseum Bochum
    Jens Nieweg, Tourismus NRW e.V., Plexi Detail Terry Haass, Kunstmuseum Bochum
    A treasure hunt on the art express
    The train tour to the most important museums in NRW. Whether the art collection in Düsseldorf, the Lehmbruck in Duisburg, the Folkwang in Essen or the Ludwig Forum in Aachen.
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Get out into nature!Outdoor holidays at their best

  • Schmalah See in Olsberg im Sauerland
    Johannes Höhn, Tourismus NRW e.V., Schmalah See in Olsberg, Sauerland
    Outdoor
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  • Wanderer auf Etappe
    Johannes Höhn, Wanderer auf Etappe
    The high of hiking
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  • Bruchhauser Steine at sunrise
    Johannes Höhn, Bruchhauser Steine at sunrise
    Natural wonders
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  • Panarbora Aussichtsplattform Froschperspektive
    Tourismus NRW e.V., Panarbora Aussichtsplattform Froschperspektive
    Viewpoints & skywalks
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Our regionsWhere do you like it best?

One says of herself that she is hopelessly romantic. The other is sometimes a little brash, seduces with its scenic charms or brings the past back to life. Every region in NRW is unique. Sometimes they are built close to the water like the Bergisches Land, sometimes densely wooded like the Sauerland and Siegerland. The Lower Rhine is manageable and cosy, while in the Ruhr region the city boundaries are increasingly disappearing. And the Teutoburg Forest is home to more superlatives than you might think.

What is your favourite region?
Tourismus NRW e.V., Zeche Zollverein Ruhrgebiet Blick über Gelände
Tourismus NRW e.V., Zeche Zollverein Ruhrgebiet Blick über Gelände
Tourismus NRW e.V., Biggesee Vogelperspektive
Tourismus NRW e.V., Biggesee Vogelperspektive
Tourismus NRW e.V., Burg Vischering Blick auf den Hof vom Ufer
Tourismus NRW e.V., Burg Vischering Blick auf den Hof vom Ufer
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