“Tiger & Turtle” at sunrise in the Ruhr area
Johannes Höhn, Tourismus NRW e.V., “Tiger & Turtle” at sunrise, Ruhr area

Early in the morning or in the eveningMagical moments

We can't decide what captivates us more: the sunrises or sunsets in your NRW.

Whether very early in the morning, when everyone is still asleep, the mist slowly recedes over the fields and lakes and the first rays of sunshine colour the morning sky, or when the sun bathes the landscape in a vibrant red and orange in the evening: discover places where you can experience magical moments - by the water, from high above or in the cities of North Rhine-Westphalia.

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Houseboats on the Diesfordter Waldsee on the Lower rhine in the evening
Tourismus NRW e.V., Houseboats at Diesfordter Waldsee in the evening, Lower rhine
Diesfordter Waldsee
Wesel
Wasserskianlage Langenfeld
Langenfeld
Aasee in Münster in the Münsterland region
Dagmar Schwelle, Münster Marketing, Aasee in Münster, Münsterland
Aasee Münster
Münster
View “Burgberg” in the Eifel
Andy Holz, huertgenwaldwetter.de, Kreis Düren, View “Burgberg”, Eifel
Eifel-Blick "Burgberg"
Heimbach
Bruchhauser Steine in the Sauerland at sunrise
Johannes Höhn, Tourismus NRW e.V., Bruchhauser Steine at sunrise, Sauerland
Bruchhauser Steine
Olsberg
Tiger and Turtle Duisburg
Johannes Höhn, Tourismus NRW e.V., Tiger and Turtle Duisburg
Tiger & Turtle" slag heap artwork
Duisburg
The Geleucht in Moers in Neanderland by night
Leo Thomas, Tourismus NRW e.V., The Geleucht at night, Neanderland
“Das Geleucht" (The miner’s lamp) on the Rheinpreußen spoil tip in Moers
Moers
Skywalk in Wuppertal in the Bergisches Land at sunset
Julian Brügmann, Skywalk in Wuppertal at sunset, The Bergisch Three
Skywalk Wuppertal
Wuppertal
Rhine promenade in Düsseldorf
U. Otte, Düsseldorf Tourismus GmbH, Rhine promenade Düsseldorf
Rheinuferpromenade
Düsseldorf
Bielefeld Sparrenburg Castle at sunset in the Teutoburg forest
Dominik Ketz, Teutoburger Wald Tourismus, Bielefeld Sparrenburg Castle at sunset, Teutoburg forest
Sparrenburg Bielefeld
Bielefeld
"Sonnenkino" hiking trail in Rheurdt-Schaephuysen, Lower rhine region
Malte Schmitz, "Sonnenkino" hiking trail in Rheurdt-Schaephuysen, Lower rhine
Sonnenkino-Wanderweg
Rheurdt
View of the Rhine from Drachenburg Castle in the Rhine-Sieg-Kreis
Tourismus NRW e.V., View of the Rhine from Drachenburg Castle, Rhine-Sieg-Kreis
Drachenburg Castle
Königswinter
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    Diesfordter Waldsee
    Wesel

    A deep green forest lake, unspoilt nature and Scottish Highland cattle grazing peacefully on a meadow orchard: at Diersfordter Waldsee on the Lower Rhine, visitors can not only watch the sunset, but also spend the night in lovingly furnished houseboats - ideal for a romantic weekend in the midst of idyllic nature. If the houseboats have piqued your interest, then read on in our article about Volker Dingebauer, the owner of the houseboats.

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    Houseboats on the Diesfordter Waldsee on the Lower rhine in the evening
    Tourismus NRW e.V., Houseboats at Diesfordter Waldsee in the evening, Lower rhine
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    Wasserskianlage Langenfeld
    Langenfeld

    Boarding towards the sunset? In Langenfeld, you can enjoy the last hours of the day on the water. Afterwards, you can relax on one of the long sandy beaches. Surrounded by trees and meadows, you can enjoy unique views of spectacular sunsets.

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    Aasee Münster
    Münster

    Here, on the shores of Lake Aa, romance fans have a box seat for the sunset: boats sail across the surface of the water, geese cackle on the shore willows and the Giant Pool Balls by artist Claes Oldenburg cast long shadows in the evening light. The perfect way to end the day. If you like, you can also enjoy the last hours of sunshine of the day from one of the pedal boats. You can easily hire these on site.

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    Aasee in Münster in the Münsterland region
    Dagmar Schwelle, Münster Marketing, Aasee in Münster, Münsterland
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    Eifel-Blick "Burgberg"
    Heimbach

    Hikers are not the only ones who can enjoy the view over the mountain ranges of the Eifel. A mountain bike trail leads past the viewing platform of the Krawutschketurm tower - perfect for a tour followed by a sunset on the castle hill in the Eifel.

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    View “Burgberg” in the Eifel
    Andy Holz, huertgenwaldwetter.de, Kreis Düren, View “Burgberg”, Eifel
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    Bruchhauser Steine
    Olsberg

    One of the most beautiful views over the Sauerland is from the Isenberg, on which the four impressive Bruchhauser Steine stand. One of the rocks can even be climbed. But the view from the foot of the rocks is also worthwhile. Illuminated in the spectacular light of the sunset, the place invites you to come to rest in the midst of nature and leave the stress of everyday life behind.

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    Bruchhauser Steine in the Sauerland at sunrise
    Johannes Höhn, Tourismus NRW e.V., Bruchhauser Steine at sunrise, Sauerland
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    Tiger & Turtle" slag heap artwork
    Duisburg

    If you visit the Tiger & Turtle walk-through rollercoaster in Duisburg in the evening, don't forget your camera. The work of art on the so-called Magic Mountain is an ideal photo motif. The extraordinary viewing platform is particularly magical in the evening. The sunset bathes the Achterban in a fascinating light.

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    Tiger and Turtle Duisburg
    Johannes Höhn, Tourismus NRW e.V., Tiger and Turtle Duisburg
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    “Das Geleucht" (The miner’s lamp) on the Rheinpreußen spoil tip in Moers
    Moers

    When the sun slowly rises over Duisburg in the east, there is an ideal place for you to be: On the Rheinpreußen spoil tip in Moers. Here stands the Geleucht, a giant miner's lamp that glows red after sunset. It's worth getting up early, especially in summer, because the unique sunrise can only enchant you.

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    The Geleucht in Moers in Neanderland by night
    Leo Thomas, Tourismus NRW e.V., The Geleucht at night, Neanderland
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    Skywalk Wuppertal
    Wuppertal

    Without a single step, you can climb the Skywalk in Wuppertal's Nordpark, which juts out over the slopes of the forest and serves as an ideal photo spot with its fantastic view of the sun setting over the city. From here, you can watch the sun set over the Ehrenberg and the southern heights of Barmen in a peaceful atmosphere.

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    Skywalk in Wuppertal in the Bergisches Land at sunset
    Julian Brügmann, Skywalk in Wuppertal at sunset, The Bergisch Three
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    Rheinuferpromenade
    Düsseldorf

    After a visit to a museum, a day of shopping or a walk along the banks of the Rhine in Düsseldorf, you can watch the sun sink behind the Rheinkniebrücke bridge - the most beautiful view is on the terrace of the KIT café or on the city beach with matching drinks and seating. But a walk along the promenade is also always a good choice to experience how the sun bathes the city in golden light.

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    Rhine promenade in Düsseldorf
    U. Otte, Düsseldorf Tourismus GmbH, Rhine promenade Düsseldorf
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    Sparrenburg Bielefeld
    Bielefeld

    The magnificent Sparrenburg fortress offers a sweeping view over the city of Bielefeld. It is at its most beautiful here at sunset. If you like, you can also climb the Sparrenburg tower for a very special view until 6 pm.

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    Bielefeld Sparrenburg Castle at sunset in the Teutoburg forest
    Dominik Ketz, Teutoburger Wald Tourismus, Bielefeld Sparrenburg Castle at sunset, Teutoburg forest
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    Sonnenkino-Wanderweg
    Rheurdt

    The five-kilometre trail on the Lower Rhine in the district of Kleve leads over the Schaephuysen ridge with unique views of the sunrise towards the Ruhr area or the sunset towards Geldern - a real cinema programme for the soul. There is also the opportunity to discover the trail in a special way: Changing themes, accessible via QR codes, provide an even deeper insight into the surroundings.

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    "Sonnenkino" hiking trail in Rheurdt-Schaephuysen, Lower rhine region
    Malte Schmitz, "Sonnenkino" hiking trail in Rheurdt-Schaephuysen, Lower rhine
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    Drachenburg Castle
    Königswinter

    Admittedly, the climb up the Drachenfels is strenuous. But the effort is rewarded: especially in spring and in the summer months, the evening sky displays a unique play of light. Once you reach the top of Drachenfels, you can enjoy a spectacular view of the sun setting over the Rhine Valley. If you want a more relaxed end to the evening, you can also take the Drachenfelsbahn, Germany's oldest cog railway, to the sunset until 7 pm (until 6 pm between October and March).

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    View of the Rhine from Drachenburg Castle in the Rhine-Sieg-Kreis
    Tourismus NRW e.V., View of the Rhine from Drachenburg Castle, Rhine-Sieg-Kreis

Fancy more magical places in NRW?Then take a look here!

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    Johannes Höhn, Dingdener Heide Person sitzt im Schwebezelt
    Under the open skyCamping & GlampingLearn more
  • Blick von oben auf Felsen, die von Wasser und Wald eingerahmt werden.
    Max Fischer @iamarux, Tourismus NRW e.V., Externsteine von oben
    Unique and spectacularNatural wondersLearn more
  • 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
    Cooling down on hot daysOutdoor pools & swimming lakesLearn more
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