Sales Guide - Romantic GermanyExperience enchanting moments in the region around
Rhine and Moselle
2016/2017
Romantic GermanyR H I N E L A N D - PA L AT I N AT E
This is Romantic Germany 2-3
Example group trips 4-5
Incoming Service 6
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
Map 34
Conditions 35
A warm welcome to Rhineland-Palatinate!
We hope that our Sales Guide will provide
you with information about the tourist
amenities and cooperation opportunities
available here. The following pages provide
suggestions and ideas about events and
tourist attractions, examples of active or
wine vacation packages and special offers
from selected incoming partners.
Every holiday should be a pure pleasure.
Rhineland-Palatinate, the most westerly area of
Germany, on the border to Belgium, Luxembourg
and France, welcomes guests with the utmost
hospitality. Vineyards as far as the eye can see,
almost 500 fairytale castles, palaces and ruins
decorating the river landscapes around the Rhine
and Moselle rivers, charming little towns with
half-timbered houses, a wide range of cultural
points of interest and a wonderful mild climate
are all hallmarks of the Rhineland-Palatinate. It
is a region full of historical highlights, while at
the same time remaining a modern and active
region. Museums, concerts, theatres and a
multifaceted menu of events await all visitors.
The picturesque scenery of the UNESCO World
Heritage site Upper Middle Rhine Valley has
been considered the epicentre of the romantic
Rhine for over 200 years and is one of the most
important transport routes in Europe.
The valley is characterised by its uniquely
high concentration of castles, making it both
mysterious and historically inimitable. A central
feature of this area is the mythical Loreley Valley
2 / 3 www.romantic-germany.info
near St. Goarshausen, where the song of a
beautiful girl is said to have lured seamen into
perdition.
A splendid bouquet
Viticulture was brought to Rhineland-Palatinate by
the Romans over 2,000 years ago and has been
thriving there ever since. The region produces
around 70 percent of all German wine and is a
real paradise for wine lovers and connoisseurs
with the six wine regions of Moselle, Rhine,
Ahr, Nahe, Palatinate and Rheinhessen, which
includes the only German “Great Wine capital”,
Mainz. The Palatinate region boasts the biggest
wine festival and even the biggest wine barrel in
the world, located in the city of Bad Dürkheim.
The outstanding winegrowing areas will not fail
to delight with their award-winning wines. A
special experience for any friend of wine is to
visit the vineyards and learn about the traditions
and history of German wine from the one person
who really knows – the winemaker himself. The
traditional wine festivals are additional highlights
that anyone visiting the region in autumn should
not miss, as well as the region’s award-winning
wine architecture venues.
Outdoor deluxe
The natural beauty of Rhineland-Palatinate
provides the perfect natural playground for a
number of outdoor activities like hiking and
biking. Few other German regions offer such a
variety of terrains combined with certified, well-
marked, high-quality walking trails and cycling
routes, as well as accommodation designed to
suit the active holidaymaker’s needs. The region’s
most famous hiking trail is the Rheinsteig, well-
known from documentaries featured by various
television channels like the British BBC. Cyclists
have the choice between several scenic routes
following the Rhine, Moselle or Nahe rivers.
Rhineland-Palatinate offers routes of different
lengths and for all levels, providing groups and
families countless options for a truly personalized
dream vacation.
Content:
Hohe Lay, Nassau, Lahntal
”Laacher See”, Eifel
Romantic GermanyR H I N E L A N D - PA L AT I N AT E
Route: From Mainz to Bad Dürkheim on
the German Wine Route and onward to the
French border.
Day 1: Get off to a great start in Germany’s
“Great Wine Capital” Mainz
Rheinhessen is the largest wine-growing region in
Germany and is famous around the world for its
quality wines. It is therefore no coincidence that
Mainz has earned the honour of being one of the
“Great Wine Capitals” of the world. Spend the day
in Mainz, beginning with a guided wine tour in and
around the historical city with its Roman past. Later
in the afternoon, continue on to the Palatinate, the
southernmost and most varied of the wine-growing
regions. Travel south along the German Wine Route
towards Bad Dürkheim, passing a sea of vineyards
along the way. You will pass plenty of places of in-
terest, including Limburg Monastery, the ruins of
Hardenburg Castle and the world’s largest wine
cask. Continue onwards towards Deidesheim and
enjoy dinner at the Deidesheimer Hof, where Hel-
mut Kohl, the former German Chancellor, often
entertained prominent guests, including Margaret
Thatcher and Mikhail Gorbachev. However, this is
by far not all that this lovely little town has to offer:
Deidesheim is part of Cittaslow, an international as-
sociation that aims to improve the quality of life in
towns. It also holds wonderful events, like the inti-
mate Christmas market, an event that you should
definitely try not to miss. Stay overnight in one of
the neighbouring towns.
Day 2: Plenty to see and do along the German
Wine Route
In the morning, drive to Neustadt and make a
short detour to visit Hambach Castle, known as
the “Cradle of German Democracy” since the
Hambach Festival of 1832. Stop off for lunch
in Sankt Martin, with its winding lanes in the vil-
lage centre, followed by a visit to Villa Ludwigs-
höhe in Edenkoben, the summer residence of
King Ludwig I of Bavaria. Continue to Venningen
and visit the “Doktorenhof” vinegar estate. All
the way along the route you can also purchase
international award-winning quality wines from
renowned wine estates. A profusion of picture-
postcard wine-growing villages line the German
Wine Route, with their red sandstone gateways
lending them a Mediterranean ambience. One of
them is sure to be the perfect place to bring your
day to a relaxing end.
Day 3: A Mediterranean feel and historical
monuments
Set off for Annweiler and the imposing Trifels
Castle, the striking fortifications of which date
back to the era of the Hohenstaufen and Salian
dynasties. This is also where King Richard the
Lionheart was imprisoned in 1194. Continue
along the route to Leinsweiler where the spec-
tacular scenery becomes more Mediterranean,
with the sun bathing the inviting wine estates set
in gently rolling vineyards in warm colours. Pass-
ing Klingenmünster where you can visit the ruins
of Landeck Castle, continue on to Bad Bergza-
bern, a spa resort with the very latest spa and
wellness facilities and plenty of attractive places
to stop off for lunch. In the afternoon, choose
between cycling or walking in the surrounding
area, visiting the German Wine Gate or venturing
further afield to Alsace or the Vosges mountains
in neighbouring France. Bring the day to a won-
derful end with an overnight stay in the region.
4 / 5 www.romantic-germany.info
Tip
A pink backdropAlmond 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!
The Garden of Eden on the German Wine
Route - and Germany‘s „Great Wine Capital“
Itineraries and prices on request
Mediterranean climate, wine and kiwis
Looking for wine, sparkling sekt, secco, brandy or wine vinegar? Kiwis, lem-
ons, figs or chestnuts? Then the lush and diverse Rheinhessen and Palati-
nate region with its Mediterranean climate and hospitable people is the place
for you.
A suggested group trip:
• 3 nights’ accommodation with breakfast
• 1 x guided tour of Mainz
• 1 x wine-tasting with a guided vineyard walking tour
• 1 x guided tour of Bad Dürkheim
• 1 x guided tour of the ruins of Hardenburg Castle OR the ruins
of Limburg Monastery
• 1 x visit/guided tour of Deidesheim Wine Museum
• 1 x dinner at Deidesheimer Hof
• 1 x visit to Hambach Castle
• 1 x lunch in St. Martin
• 1 x visit to Villa Ludwigshöhe
• 1 x tour of the Doktorenhof Estate including vinegar-tasting
• 1 x visit to Trifels Castle
• 1 x visit to Landeck Castle
• 1 guided tour of Bad Bergzabern
Example group trips
Tip
Emotive architecture in the wine regionThe innovative architecture in the wine-growing region, the link between the wine-growing 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
Mainz, Rheinhessen
„Villa Ludwigshöhe” Edenkoben, Palatinate
Romantic GermanyR H I N E L A N D - PA L AT I N AT E
6 / 7 www.romantic-germany.info
excursions, events, guided tours, transfers,
transportation, hospitality programmes, tech-
nical visits and much more.
DID YOU KNOW THAT?
1. In 2013, the interactive multimedia visitor
experience ‘Romanticum’ opened in Kob-
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 vine-
yards which have won architectural awards,
where visitors can attend wine tastings in
spectacular surroundings.
3. Rhineland-Palatinate is constantly developing
new hiking trails, such as the long distance hiking
trail Moselsteig. This opened in spring 2014. The
region’s first-class wines can be enjoyed at one
of the many local taverns along the way.
4. Some of our offers for biking tours have been
divided into two different price categories, pro-
viding you with the opportunity of an even better
target group customisation!
Incoming Service You are looking for an experienced and reliable
partner in Rhineland-Palatinate with extensive
knowledge of the region? The Rhineland-Pa-
latinate tourist board offers a broad range of
incoming services, enabling you to make your
planning as convenient as possible. We have
built up a solid network of local partners uni-
que to this region and are happy to include you
in this network. Our service incorporates group
travel, special interest tours, hotel reserva-
tions, wine tastings, river cruises, seminars,
Event High l ightsIngelheim, Rheinhessen
AHR VALLEY
Historical Wine Festival • Heimersheim
19 - 21 August 2016
The Middle Ages come to life once a year in
the wine village of Heimersheim. During the
Historical Wine Festival, craft stalls, street per-
formers and musicians in colourful costumes
create a unique atmosphere, which culminates
in a historical parade through the festively dec-
orated streets.
Ahrweiler Christmas Market • Ahrweiler
Every weekend in Advent
Visitors are enchanted by the Christmas market in
Ahrweiler‘s old quarter, which is often compared
to a scene from a fairytale. The town‘s pretty tim-
ber-framed houses are beautifully illuminated, the
stalls offer delicious Christmas fare and gifts, and
the mulled wine is made with grapes from local
vineyards. There is a midnight Christmas market
on the third Advent weekend.
EIFEL
Historical Castle Festival • Manderscheid
27 - 28 August 2016
The Historical Castle Festival in Mandersc-
heid is held against the impressive backdrop
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
lance and bow in a tournament, while street
performers and storytellers entertain their audi-
ences with songs and fairytales. There is also a
lively medieval crafts market.
Burgfestspiele • Mayen
Annually, May - August
The famous Burgfestspiele - medieval festival
plays - have taken place in the small town of
Mayen for over 25 years. Every year, plays,
musicals, operettas and comedies are per-
formed against a medieval backdrop, including
works such as “Heidi“, „Amadeus“
and „Genoveva“.
HUNSRÜCK
Hunsrück marathon , Emmelshausen,
Kastellaun, Simmern
26 - 28 August 2016, (always at the end of
August)
The 16th RWE Hunsrück marathon on the Schin-
derhannes Cycle Route from Emmelshausen to
Simmern via Kastellaun.
LAHN VALLEY
Flower parade • Bad Ems
28 August 2016 (held annually)
Every year around 800 helpers decorate the 35
floats in this parade using one million dahlias.
Brass bands and other entertainment accom-
pany the procession as it winds its way through
the streets.
Wetzlar Festival • Wetzlar
Annually, June - July 2016
Open-air performances on three stages with a
varied programme featuring opera, concerts,
plays, children’s theatre, comedy and musicals.
MOSELLE-SAAR
Moselle Music Festival • Moselle
Annually, July - October
The annual Moselle Music Festival takes place
in the towns and villages along the Moselle.
The 2016 festival will be the 31th such event.
The festival presents a varied selection of clas-
sical concerts of international standard as well
as a variety of wine-related events.
Middle Moselle Wine Festival • Bernkastel-
Kues
01 - 05 September 2016
The attractions at the largest wine festival in
the Moselle region include a spectacular fire-
work display, a vintners’ parade, a large fair-
ground and lots of exciting wine stalls in the
streets and squares of the old quarter.
Christmas Market • Trier
21 November - 22 December 2016
The mighty cathedral and the market square,
with its lovingly restored houses, present
an impressive backdrop for Trier Christmas
market, which features around 100 stalls
selling Christmas ornaments, wooden toys
and other crafts. The aroma of Glühwein and
roasted almonds fills the air and the young-
est visitors look forward to meeting St. Nich-
olas and watching the puppet show.
For information concerning other enchant-
ing Christmas markets in Rhineland-Palatinate,
visit www.romantic-germany.info/christmas-
markets
NAHELAND
Wine and Walking Festival • Bad Sobernheim
17 September 2016
The Wine and Walking Festival (Weinwander-
wegsfest) in the Naheland wine region is tradi-
tionally held on the third Saturday of Septem-
ber. Along the festival route, you can sample
the fine local wines. Growers will tell you all
about their wines and the Nahe area. A walk
through the vineyards offers panoramic views
across the Nahe Valley.
Romantic Christmas Market •
Bad Münster am Stein-Ebernburg
Every weekend in Advent
As darkness falls, a veritable sea of lights
greets visitors to the Christmas market in the
spa gardens of Bad Münster am Stein-Ebern-
burg. Ancient trees, lovingly decorated stalls
and the pretty, half-timbered Kurhaus are re-
splendent in the glow of thousands of lights.
Burgenfest Manderscheid, Eifel
Romantic GermanyR H I N E L A N D - PA L AT I N AT E
More information
www.landesmuseum-trier.de
“Nero - Emperor, Artist and Tyrant”
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
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
Cassius Dio, members of the Senatorial aristocracy, whose way of thinking Nero was ignorant of.
In the Rheinisches Landesmuseum, visitors will be able to view more than 400 exhibits from renowned
lenders from 16 countries and over 80 museums and institutions. Based on the latest research results
in archaeology and studies in ancient history, a unique exhibition, never seen before in Germany, has
been planned concerning Nero as emperor, artist and tyrant.
Where hiking and cycling are a true joy
International Jazz Festival ‘Bingen Swings!’ •
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 rang-
ing from the castle to the banks of the Rhine.
The festival covers the full spectrum of jazz mu-
sic, from ragtime and the hot jazz of the Twen-
ties to bebop and modern jazz.
RHEINHESSEN
Mainz Midsummer’s Eve Fair • Mainz
23 - 26 June 2017
A four-day festival in Mainz city centre with cul-
ture, culinary delights and celebrations in hon-
our of the city’s most famous son, Johannes
Gutenberg.
ROMANTIC RHINE
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 featur-
ing highly acclaimed artists and up-and-coming
talents.
Rhine in Flames ® • Koblenz
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, vil-
lages, castles and palaces of the UNESCO World
Heritage Middle Rhine Valley are bathed in the
magical glow of red Bengal lights.
PALATINATE
Wurstmarkt - the World‘s largest Wine
Festival • Bad Dürkheim
2nd and 3rd weekend in September (held an-
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
Palatinate welcome. Excellent wines, including
local Sekt (sparkling white wine), flow freely at
the festival.
German Grape Harvest Festival • Neustadt
an der Weinstraße
30 September - 10 October 2016
The German Grape Harvest Festival (Deutsches
Weinlesefest) in Neustadt an der Weinstrasse
lasts for nearly two weeks. Highlights include the
Palatinate and German wine queens and Ger-
many‘ s largest vintners procession. The German
Wine and Sekt Fair allows visitors to compare
products from all German wine regions.
WESTERWALD
European ceramics market •
Höhr-Grenzhausen
10 - 11 June 2016
The market attracts around 150 exhibitors from
all over Europe who display everyday and or-
namental ceramics, genuine salt-glazed stone-
ware, unusual clay pipes, ceramic jewellery and
countless other ceramic creations.
Where walking leads to good wine, good food
and good company
Whether it’s a pleasant, leisurely tour on climb-
free trails or physically demanding scrambles
up narrow, winding paths, Rhineland-Palatinate
has all the right ingredients for a great walking
holiday. On twelve outstanding and richly varied
longdistance trails, you can see castles, fortress-
es and palaces, make new friends in traditional
taverns, sample famous wines and enjoy mouth-
watering cuisine. Along the way, of course, there
is a whole world of countryside and unspoilt
nature where you can relax and switch off. For
a good night’s rest after a full day’s walking,
choose from a wide selection of walker-friendly
hotels, which are easily reached on foot, by bus,
by train or hotel transfer. Read more about our
cycling holidays at www.romantic-germany.
info/hiking.
Cycling fun for everyone
Rhineland-Palatinate is an excellent cycling region
with a wide variety of well-marked routes. Leisurely
bike paths stretch out for miles along the river-
banks and along old railway tracks. The bike paths
following the courses of rivers such as the Rhine or
Moselle offer not only beautiful panoramas but are
also almost all climb-free. Steeper climbs await in
the more mountainous areas of the Eifel and Palat-
inate regions and in the rolling hills of Rheinhessen,
promising a challenge for even the fittest cyclists.
Those looking for a more leisurely ride might con-
sider doing these routes on a pedelec or electric
bike. An extensive network of bike hire centres and
charging stations can be found in these regions.
Whilst the electric drive system of the e-bike allows
you to ride without any pedaling at all, the pedelec
has a motor to provide extra power – so some ped-
alling is still required! As you pedal along through
forests, meadows and delightful little towns, look
out for the castles and historical houses. Dotted
along the various routes are cyclist-friendly accom-
modation providers whose quality and afforda-
ble prices help you to get the most out of your
tour. Read more about our walking packages
at www.romantic-germany.info/cycling.
Event High l ights
8 / 9 www.romantic-germany.info
„Layensteig”, Hunsrück
Near Flonheim, Rheinhessen
St. Goar, Romantic Rhine
Romantic GermanyR H I N E L A N D - PA L AT I N AT E
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.
10 / 11 www.romantic-germany.info
Simmern
Moselle-Saar
Hunsrück
Ahr ValleyEifel
Eifel
Palatinate
Westerwald
Rhein- hessen
Romantic Rhine
Naheland
Lahn Valley
Moselle
Moselle
Rhine
Rhine
Rhine
Rhine
Cologne
Hessen
Saarland
Kyll
Lahn
Frankenthal
Bonn
Nahe
Limburg
Herborn
Kirchheimbolanden
Germersheim
Kusel
Ludwigshafen
Montabaur
Bingen
Homburg
St. Wendel
Ottweiler
Hermeskeil
Weisskirchen
Kell amSee
Bad Marienberg
Hachenburg
Neuwied
Altenkirchen
Flughafen Zweibrücken
Flughafen Köln/Bonn
Flughafen Frankfurt
Bad Neuenahr
Kastellaun
Bernkastel-Kues
Daufenbach
Edesheim
Ürzig
Mülheim
Daun
Neustadt a.d.W.
Morbach
Braubach
Wittlich
Aachen
Nordrhein-Westfalen
Mettlach-OrscholzMerzig
Wiesbaden
Bad EmsMayen
Flughafen Frankfurt-Hahn
Emmels-hausen
Boppard
AhrBlankenheim
AlzeyIdar-Oberstein
Saarlouis
Birkenfeld
Bad Bertrich
Treis-KardenCochem
Zell
Bad Kreuznach
Bad Münsteram Stein-Ebernburg
Bitburg
Bad Dürkheim
Landau
Traben-Trarbach
Worms
Trier
Mainz
Koblenz
Speyer
Kaisers-lautern
St. Goarshausen
Höhr-Grenzhausen
Remagen
Rüdesheim
Lahnstein
Nordrhein-Westfalen
6
6
7
2
5
3
9
8
1
Hiking at its best
EifelsteigThe 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.
Tour operator
Klein’s Wanderreisen
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
How to get here
By car or train to the first hotel on your tour.
Parking at hotels is sometimes free and some-
times a charge is applicable.
If travelling by train, take taxi from station
to hotel.
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.
PRICES:
8-day tour from E 378,00
Prices per person in double room with
breakfastOperators receive
15% commission
on offer
Near Weinfelder Maar, Eifel
Weinfelder Maar, Eifel
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, West-
erwald and Palatinate regions, and along the Lahn River.
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 roman-tic 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
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
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 EUROPEThe 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 Donners-berg 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 trailViewing 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
Romantic GermanyR H I N E L A N D - PA L AT I N AT E
4
2
12 / 13 www.romantic-germany.info
MoselsteigThe 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-
ing on your individual plan.
Possible routes
A: Perl - Palzem - Nittel - Konz - Trier - Schweich (five stages, approx. 100 km)
B: Schweich - Fünfseenblick - Neumagen-Dhron - Osann-Monzel - Bernkastel-Kues -
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
km), see separate programme of events!
Tour operator
Klein’s Wanderreisen
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
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.
Departure
Accommodation for the last night is at the fin-
ishing point of the walking tour.
Travelling by train: Travel home from the rail-
way station
at the finishing point of your tour.
Travelling by car: Return to your car at the
starting point.
You can also travel back to your car on a Mo-
selle riverboat!
PRICES:
7-day tour from E 426,008-day tour from E 497,00
Prices per person in double room
with breakfast.
RheinsteigNarrow 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 Rhein-
steig 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)
B: St. Goarshausen – Leutesdorf (six stages, total distance approx. 120 km)
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.
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
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
FEATURES OF THE TOUR
• 320 km, Wiesbaden to Bonn
• 24 stages of between 14 km and 22 km
• Premium walking route
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.
PRICES:
7-day tour from E 544,00
Prices per person in double room
with breakfast.
46
Operators receive
15% commission
on offer
Operators receive
15% commission
on offer
Erpeler Ley, Romantic RhineMoselsteig trail near Brauneberg, Moselle-Saar
Great cycling
14 / 15 www.romantic-germany.info
Simmern
Moselle-Saar
Hunsrück
Ahr ValleyEifel
Eifel
Palatinate
Westerwald
Rhein- hessen
Romantic Rhine
Naheland
Lahn Valley
Moselle
Moselle
Rhine
Rhine
Rhine
Rhine
Cologne
Hessen
Saarland
Kyll
Lahn
Frankenthal
Bonn
Nahe
Limburg
Herborn
Kirchheimbolanden
Germersheim
Kusel
Ludwigshafen
Montabaur
Lahnstein
Bingen
Homburg
St. Wendel
Ottweiler
Hermeskeil
Weisskirchen
Kell amSee
Bad Marienberg
Hachenburg
Neuwied
Altenkirchen
Flughafen Zweibrücken
Flughafen Köln/Bonn
Flughafen Frankfurt
Bad Neuenahr
Kastellaun
Bernkastel-Kues
Daufenbach
Edesheim
Ürzig
Mülheim
Daun
Neustadt a.d.W.
Morbach
Braubach
Wittlich
Aachen
Nordrhein-Westfalen
Mettlach-OrscholzMerzig
Wiesbaden
Bad EmsMayen
Flughafen Frankfurt-Hahn
Emmels-hausen
Boppard
AhrBlankenheim
AlzeyIdar-Oberstein
Saarlouis
Birkenfeld
Bad Bertrich
Treis-KardenCochem
Traben-TrarbachZell
Bad Kreuznach
Bad Münsteram Stein-Ebernburg
Bitburg
Bad Dürkheim
Landau
Nordrhein-Westfalen
Worms
Trier
Mainz
Koblenz
Speyer
Kaisers-lautern
St. Goarshausen
Höhr-Grenzhausen
Remagen
Rüdesheim
4
1
1
1
5
2
3
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.
1 Relaxing tours along the Moselle & Saar – cycle routes for connoisseursDiscover 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
3 Bicycle ride on the Rhine cycle route – Speyer-KoblenzThe 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
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 MoselleFrom 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 & PalatinateThe imperial cathedrals in Speyer, Worms and Mains rise up impressively and imposingly over the Rhine riverbank, sheltered within the won-derful 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
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.
Relaxing tours along the Moselle & Saar – cycle routes for connoisseursRelax, 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
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.
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:
Trier – Trittenheim – Zeltingen – Zell – Treis-Karden – Koblenz
Dates 2016:
Tours start daily between
23 April - 15 October 2016
Tour operator:
bike-touring.de
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 descrip-
tion, sights, restaurant recommendations
• 7-day service hotline
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.
Parking
Parking available at the hotel or in secure pub-
lic car park, approx. R 12,00 per day without
reservation
Arriving/departing by train
Trier railway station (Intercity) – taxi fare to hotel
approx. R 10,00
Arriving/departing by airZweibrücken, Köln-Bonn, Frankfurt Hahn, Fraport Frankfurt or Metz-Nancy
Return by trainTrain from Koblenz to Trier, hourly depar-tures, approximate journey time 1.5 - 2 hrs.
PRICES:
7 days/6 nights from E 434,00
Prices per person in double room
(extra nights can be booked in Trier
and Koblenz)
1
Hilgenroth, Westerwald
2
3
5
Piesport, Moselle-Saar
Romantic GermanyR H I N E L A N D - PA L AT I N AT E
6
Reduced prices
16 / 17 www.romantic-germany.info
Rhine & German Wine Route – Circular tour between Rhine & Palatinate ForestThis circular tour takes you from the heart of the German Wine Route to its
southern edge, near the border with Alsace in France.
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-
ments of German history, such as the imposing cathedrals in Speyer and Worms and
Schwetzingen Palace with its beautiful grounds.
Individual tour:
8 days/7 nights – approx. 260 km: Neustadt an der Weinstrasse/environs – Bad Berg-
zabern – Germersheim – Speyer – Worms – Bad Dürkheim – Neustadt an der Weinstrasse/
environs
6 days/5 nights – approx. 155 km: Neustadt an der Weinstrasse/environs – Bad Bergza-
bern – Germersheim – Speyer – Neustadt an der Weinstrasse/environs
Dates 2016:
Tours start daily between
19 March - 31 October 2016
Tour operator:
bike-touring.de
WHAT’S INCLUDED
• Accommodation in chosen category
• Buffet breakfast or large continental break-
fast
• With half-board: 3-course dinner
• Luggage transfer between hotels
• Carefully prepared route guides
• GPS tracks on demand
• Detailed travel documents – route descrip-
tion, sights, restaurant recommendations
• 7-day service hotline
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.
Parking in Neustadt/environs
Hotel car park, reservations may be required,
free or approx. R 3,00 – 7,00 per day de-
pending on hotel of arrival
Rail stations + airports• ICE stations in Neustadt an der Weinstrasse
and Mannheim• Fraport Frankfurt, Frankfurt Hahn, Baden
Airport
Bookable extras• GPS tracks / routes• Garmin Etrex GPS unit
Bicycle ride on the Rhine cycle route – Speyer-KoblenzThe 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
for more than 2,000 years with its mild Mediterranean climate. Hardly any other region
embraces such a diversity and has such a density of cultural treasures, with one highlight fol-
lowing 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, Rhinehes-
sen, 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.
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
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
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
Parking in SpeyerFree hotel car park
Arriving/departing by trainICE 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 airFor Speyer & Koblenz - Fraport Frankfurt, Frankfurt Hahn
Return transfer from Koblenz - SpeyerBy rail from Koblenz - Speyer, departures every 30 mins, approx. journey time 2.5 hrs, approx. R 35,00 – 50,00/per person with bicycle
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)
2
3
Hambach Castle near Neustadt/Weinstraße, Palatinate Deutsches Eck, Koblenz, Romantic Rhine
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)
Flughafen Zweibrücken
Traben-TrarbachBernkastel-Kues
Edesheim
Zellertal
Oberwesel
Schweich
Braubach
Alzey
Flughafen Frankfurt-Hahn
Flonheim
Saar
Rhine
Rhine
Moselle
Mosel
Nahe
Rhein
Ahr
Mosel
Bonn
Lahn
Nahe
Palatinate
Rhein-hessen
Ahr Valley
Eifel
Eifel
Westerwald
Hunsrück
Nordrhein-westfalen
Moselle-Saar
RomanticRhine
Lahn Valley
Saarland
Nordrhein-westfalen
Hessen
Flörsheim-Dalsheim
Edenkoben
Zotzenheim
Stein-Bockenheim
Ediger-Eller
Saarburg
Neustadt a. d.Weinstrasse
Frankenthal
Remagen
Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler
Bingen
Bad Dürkheim
Landau
Boppard
NahelandTrier
Worms
Mainz
Kaisers-lautern
Koblenz
Speyer
What can be sweeter than a bouquet caressing
the glass as its being poured? The best bouquet
in Germany is a product of premium grapes cul-
tivated in the Rhine and Moselle regions, where
about 70% of German wines are produced. The
flavours and the spirit of good taste are also
reflected in the countless delicious specialties
served according to traditional recipes as well as
modern kitchen art. Try the wine and the com-
plementary food directly from the vintners table
and enchant your senses with tastes that have
been developed through generations in each
and every vineyard. The wine traditions go back
to Roman times and secure the quality that can
only be achieved through experience. Wine fes-
tivals, wine fairs and, of course, the wine tast-
ing itself, are all events not to be missed. Four
wine areas derive their names from local rivers:
the Ahr region up in the far north of Rhineland-
Palatinate, impossible not to love, the Moselle,
whose sunny vine-clad slopes are sandwiched
between the Hunsrück and Eifel hills, and the
Nahe, where splendid wines and precious
stones compete for your attention. The Palati-
nate, meanwhile, occupies the sunniest part of
Rhineland-Palatinate. A near mediterranean cli-
mate presents the perfect conditions not just
for wine grapes, but also for almond, fig and
lemon trees. Rheinhessen, „the land of a thou-
sand gentle hills“, has vineyards as far as the
eye can see, with more than 26,000 hectares
under vine. Last but not least is the Romantic
Rhine, the region of rieslings, where dramatic
castles follow one after another high above the
river. Wineries are the best places to enjoy the
light, fruity and delicate wines grown in the ex-
cellent Rhineland-Palatinate soil. Read more
about our wine holidays at www.romantic-
germany.info/wine.
LEADING GRAPE VARIETIES OF
RHINELAND-PALATI NATE:
Ahr: Pinot noir, Portugieser, Pinot
Noir Précoce
Moselle-Saar: Riesling, Elbling
Middle Rhine Valley: Riesling,
Müller-Thurgau, Pinot noir
Rheinhessen: Silvaner, Riesling,
Pinot gris, Pinot blanc, Pinot noir
Nahe: Pinot gris, Pinot blanc, Pinot
noir, Riesling, Müller-Thurgau
Palatinate: Riesling, Müller-
Thurgau, Pinot gris, Pinot blanc,
Pinot noir, Dornfelder, Portugieser,
Bukettsorten (Kerner, Scheurebe,
Gewürztraminer)
18 / 19 www.romantic-germany.info
Wine, culture and culinary pleasures
Tête-à-tête with the Ahr pinot noir - Explore the idyllic ‘valley of red grapes’At the foot of myth-enshrouded Landskron Castle, the gateway to the red wine paradise of
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 particu-
larly 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
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.
WineLand special
Dine in the elegant ambience of the Hohenzollern Restaurant, surrounded by vineyards with
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.
Tour operator
Ahrtal-Tourismus Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler e.V.
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
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
PRICES:
from E 235,00
Price per person for two nights in a
double room.
Langenlonsheim, Naheland
Ahrweiler, Ahr Valley
Romantic GermanyR H I N E L A N D - PA L AT I N AT E
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.
20 / 21 www.romantic-germany.info
Full of flavour and a delight for the eyes: The PalatinateThe 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
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 atmos-
phere that you can taste everywhere in our region. Wake up in the morning in a small wine
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
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.
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
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
PRICES
from E 209,00
Price per person for two nights in a
double room.
“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 world-
renowned 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)
· IMPORTANT: Arrival and onward journey in the region in own car essential.
Tour operator:
Mosellandtouristik GmbH
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
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
PRICES
from E 345,00
Price per person for two nights in a
double room.
Near ”Ruine Moschellandsburg”, Palatinate Bernkastel-Kues, Moselle-Saar
Gleishorbach, Palatinate
22 / 23 www.romantic-germany.info
HOTEL SCHLOSS ENGERS ««««
CULTURE AND FINE FOOD AT SCHLOSS ENGERS ON THE RHINE
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 magnifi-cent 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 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.
www.schloss-engers.de
Price: from € 50,00
Per person in double room including breakfast
Rooms:
Hotel facilities:
Schloss Engers Betriebs-GmbH D6Alte Schlossstrasse 256566 Neuwied/Romantic RhineTel.: +49 (0) 2622/92 64-295e-mail: [email protected]
BurgStadt-Hotel F5Südstraße 3456288 Kastellaun/HunsrückTel.: +49 (0) 6762/40 80-0Fax: +49 (0) 6762/40 80-100e-mail: [email protected]
BURGSTADT-HOTEL««««
THE COMFORT HOTEL IN HUNSRÜCK - QUALITY & AMBIENCE
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.
Distances from cycle routes0,1 km Schinderhannes-Radweg0,1 km Hunsrück-Mosel-Radweg25 km Rhein-Radweg
www.burgstadt-hotel.de
Distances from walking routes0,2 km Traumschleife BurgStadt-Pfad9 km Masdascher Burgherrenweg8 km Traumschleife Baybachklamm
Price: € 60,00
Per person in double roomincluding breakfastGroup rate (20 people or more)from € 50,00
Rooms:
1 Apartment
Hotel facilities:
Selected offers from our incoming partners
The following pages list offers and packages from our incoming partners, which you can use as components to make up your own packages. Please do
not hesitate to get in touch with us via the various contact methods listed on page 35 should you have specific questions about individual partners. We
would also be happy to put you in touch with the relevant businesses and establishments.
Olbrück castle, Eifel
HOTEL DEUTSCHHERRENHOF «««
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 at-mosphere, offering 50 individually appointed rooms in our main building and guest annex.
DISCOVER the Moselle regionWe 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.
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!
www.deutschherrenhof.de
Price: from € 38,00
per person in a double room including break-fast + €14.00 per person/day for gourmet half-board
Special prices for groups of 5 or more and tour organiser.
Rooms:
Hotel facilities:
Hotel & Restaurant Deutschherrenhof F4Deutschherrenstr. 2354492 Zeltingen-RachtigTel.: +49 (0) 6532/935 0e-mail: [email protected]
WEINHOTEL DES RIESLING ZUM GRÜNEN KRANZ «««S
IN THE HEART OF RÜDESHEIM ‘S OLD QUARTER
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.
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.
Distance to the cycle paths0,1 km Radwanderweg Hessen0,5 km Europäischer Fernradweg - Mainz - Koblenz1,2 km Nahetalradweg - Bad Kreuznach - Idar-Oberstein
www.gruenerkranz.com
Price: from € 37,90
Per person in a double room with full board
Group rates (20 people or more) from € 32,90
Rooms:
Hotel facilities:
Weinhotel des Riesling F7Zum grünen KranzOberstraße 42-4465385 Rüdesheim/RheingauTel.: +49 (0) 6722/48 33-6Fax: +49 (0) 6722/48 19-5e-mail: [email protected]
24 / 25 www.romantic-germany.info
KAISERBAD BAD EMSBad Ems - the Emperor‘s SpaThe 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.
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 langu-ages; 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; comple-te packages including accommodation, e.g. with visit to thermal spa and wellness treatments.
Distances from cycle routes0,1 km Lahntalradweg10 km Rhein-Radweg
www.bad-ems.info
Prices on request
Distances from walking routes0,1 km Lahnwanderweg0,1 km Way of St. James11 km Rheinsteig
Stadt- und Touristikmarketing Bad Ems e.V. D6Bahnhofplatz 56130 Bad Ems/Lahn ValleyTel.: +49 (0) 2603/94 15-0Fax: +49 (0) 2603/94 15-60e-mail: [email protected]
Tourist Information F7Rheinkai 2155411 Bingen/Romantic RhineTel.: +49 (0) 6721/184-205 and -206e-mail: [email protected]
DIE WEINSTADT BINGEN 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.
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 moreVineyard tour by tractor including wine tasting and buffet E 39,00 per person for groups of 11 or moreVineyard walk with wine tasting and buffet E 32,00 per person
Accommodation in 2-star plus hotel Group price E 30,00 per person in double room
www.bingen.de
Prices and packages on request
Distance to the trails0,1 km Rheinsteig4 km RheinBurgenWeg
GET MORE AT THE MOSELLE
FERIENLAND BERNKASTEL-KUES
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. Excel-lent 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.
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
www.bernkastel.de
Wein- und Ferienregion Bernkastel-Kues GmbH F4Gestade 654470 Bernkastel-Kues/MoselleTel.: +49 (0) 6531/50 01 95e-mail: [email protected]
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
Ferienland Cochem E5Endertplatz 156812 Cochem/MoselleTel.: +49 (0) 2671/60 04-0Fax: +49 (0) 2671/60 04-44e-mail: [email protected]
COCHEMHOLIDAY REGION OF COCHEM/MOSELLE
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.
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
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
www.ferienland-cochem.de
Prices and packages on request
TOURIST-INFO IDAR-OBERSTEIN
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 crys-tals, 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
www.idar-oberstein.de
Tourist-Information der Stadt Idar-Oberstein G5Hauptstraße 41955743 Idar-Oberstein/NahelandTel.: +49 (0)6781/64-871Fax: +49 (0)6781/64-878e-mail: [email protected]
26 / 27 www.romantic-germany.info
Distance from walking routes:0,1 km Moselsteig0,1 km Mosel-Höhenweg0,1 km Mosel.Erlebnis.Route
MOSEL-TREFFPUNKT TRABEN-TRARBACH
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.
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.
Distance to the cycle paths0,1 km Mosel-Radweg0,1 km Mosel-Höhenweg
www.traben-trarbach.de
Prices and group rates available on request
Distance to the trails0,1 km Mosel-Camino0,1 km Mosel-Wandersteig0,1 km Mosel-Höhenweg
Mosel-Treffpunkt Traben-Trarbach F4Am Bahnhof 556841 Traben-Trarbach/MoselleTel.: +49 (0) 6541/83 98-0Fax: +49 (0) 6541/83 98-39e-mail: [email protected]
Prices per person from € 185,00
Single room supplement from E 40,00
Bookings taken: 15 March – 15 November
Near Birkweiler, Palatinate
BIRKENHOF-BRENNEREI GMBHNEW TRADITIONS IN OLD BARRELS - TRADITION MEETS MODERNITY AT A REGIONAL DISTILLERY
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 com-mended in national and international competitions, often finishing in the top places. The distillery‘s proud colle-ction 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 toge-ther 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.
www.birkenhof-brennerei.de
Price:
Gourmet evenings:
€ 35,00 (afternoons also possible)
Distillery Discovery: € 6,50
Birkenhof Brennerei GmbHAuf dem Birkenhof57647 Nistertal/WesterwaldTel.: +49 (0) 2661/98 20 40Fax: +49 (0) 2661/98 20 4-11e-mail: [email protected]
28 / 29 www.romantic-germany.info
C7
BINGEN-RÜDESHEIMERTRIPS TO THE LORELEY
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 fleetThe 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 offersDuring 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 pre-sentation 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 at-tractively 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.
www.bingen-ruedesheimer.de
Prices depending on itinerary.
Special net rates for tour operators.
Bingen-Rüdesheimer F7Fähr- und Schiffahrtgesellschaft eGRheinkai 1055411 Bingen/Romantic RhineTel.: +49 (0) 6721/30 80 80Fax: +49 (0) 6721/17 39-8e-mail: [email protected]
KD GERMAN RHINE LINEA FRESH WIND ON BOARD
KD‘s wide range of excursion ideas on the Rhine, Main and Moselle „Cast off!“ KD‘s latest programme reads like a guidebook of the best the Rhine, Main and Moselle have to offer, combining scenery, culture and high-quality events. KD‘s range of excursions is all the inspiration you need for a short break. There‘s something for everyone, from families to those who love culture, activity and festivals. The choice of routes and events is as varied as the landscapes and towns that the comfortable white ships of the fleet pass by. When it comes to leaving everyday life behind, KD have been the experts for over 190 years.
Cruises and cultureWith KD you can combine a cruise with a cultural experience. It is the only cruise operator to sail several times a day up and down the whole UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Middle Rhine. Whether you want to see the Loreley Rock, explore castles, try the KD nostalgia route with the Goethe, or take a trip to the Siebengebirge, the choice is wide and flexible.
For tour operators KD offers attractive special deals, free seats for guides, special package deals including a ship tour and group menu, and useful promotional material. To find out more, request a copy of the KD tour operator‘s catalogue, which includes all offers and plenty of useful tips and information.
Visit us on Facebook! www.facebook.com/KDSchiffstouren
www.k-d.com
Prices depending on itinerary.
Special net rates for tour operators.
KD Köln-Düsseldorfer A4Deutsche Rheinschiffahrt AGFrankenwerft 3550667 KölnTel.: +49 (0) 221/20 88-405Fax: +49 (0) 221/20 88 403e-mail: [email protected]
KD German Rhine LineFrankenwerft 35 50667 KölnTel.: +49 221 / 2088 405Fax: +49 221 / 2088 403e-mail: [email protected]
KD German rhine LineThe largest and most modern fleet on the Rhine, Main and MoselleKD (Köln-Düsseldorfer Deutsche rheinschiffahrt aG) is the market leader in river cruising on the rhine and the most experienced river cruise company in the world, founded in 1826.
KD’s fleet: Today, KD`s excursion fleet of 14 ships conquers the most beautiful destinations on the rhine, moselle and main. KD is the only shipping company with a scheduled service along the entire rhine between Cologne and mainz. The ships offer first-class comfort and are all suitable for disabled passengers. Whether nostalgic or modern, the KD fleet meets every requirement.
KD’s tours and offers: KD is the only shipping company with several daily services along the whole of the stretch of the rhine listed in the UneSCO World Cultural heritage Sites and offers more than 160 possibilities of boarding or disembarking daily. Take your choice from Loreley Tours, Castle Tours, KD’s nostalgia route on board the extraordinary paddle wheel ship Goethe or excursions into the “Siebengebirge” (Seven mountains) to discover the highlights of the oldest cultural landscape in europe. alongside the scheduled trips taking place from the beginning of april to the end of October, KD offers numerous special trips: panorama cruises in Cologne, Düsseldorf and Frankfurt, entertaining round trips, musical event trips with plenty of dancing and a colourful entertainment programme, excursions to the romantic firework displays or the Christmas markets along the rhine, plus fairy-tale trips and children‘s parties for the younger guests.
Culinary & specials at the KD: in the restaurants on KD ships your clients can enjoy typical German specialities and will be invited to choose from our great variety. For groups KD offers a number of very popular special group packages combining a scheduled cruise with an excellent menu on board. Specials: Tuesday and Thursday are Bicycle Days at KD, which means that 2 cyclists need to buy only one ticket (single journeys only). Outstanding special in 2011 is the KD BUGa package. it includes the cruise to / from Koblenz and the entrance fee for the the Federal horticultural Show Koblenz 2011.
www.k-d.com
Price:Depending on itinerary, special net rates for tour operators
Olbrück castle, Eifel
30 / 31 www.romantic-germany.info
RHINELAND STATE MUSEUM IN TRIER
NERO - EMPEROR, ARTIST AND TYRANT
Special exhibition 14 May - 16 October 2016
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 exhibiti-on 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 pro-gressed. 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..
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 TICKETHolders 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
MAINZ STATE MUSEUM – ONE OF THE OLDEST MUSEUMS IN GERMANY
VORZEITEN
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 Direc-torate 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 jour-ney 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: 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.
www.landesmuseum-mainz.de
Price:
€ 6,00
(for groups up to 10 persons € 4,50)
Generaldirektion Kulturelles Erbe Rheinland-Pfalz G3Rheinisches Landesmuseum TrierWeimarer Allee 154290 TrierTel.: +49 (0)651/9774 - 0e-mail: [email protected]
Generaldirektion Kulturelles Erbe Rheinland-Pfalz F8Landesmuseum MainzGroße Bleiche 49 - 51 55116 Mainz Tel.: +49 (0) 6131 / 58 57-210e-mail: [email protected]
www.landesmuseum-trier.de
Price:
€12,00
(for groups up to 12 persons € € 11,00)
Generaldirektion Kulturelles Erbe Rheinland-Pfalz
TRIFELS CASTLE
RICHARD THE LIONHEART - PRISONER IN TRIFELS CASTLE
Special presentation April to November 2017 at Trifels Castle in Annweiler
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.
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.
www.burgen-rlp.de
Generaldirektion Kulturelles Erbe Rheinland-Pfalz J7Reichsburg Trifels76855 AnnweilerTel.: +49 (0) 6346 / 8470e-mail: [email protected]
KOBLENZ STATE MUSEUM - EHRENBREITSTEIN FORTRESS
COWBOYS & INDIANS – MADE IN GERMANY
Special exhibition 9 April - 29 October 2017
An exhibition by the Baden State Museum in Karlsruhe in Koblenz State MuseumAs 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.
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)
www.diefestungehrenbreitstein.de
www.seilbahn-koblenz.de
Generaldirektion Kulturelles Erbe Rheinland-Pfalz D6Landesmuseum KoblenzFestung Ehrenbeitstein56077 KoblenzTel.: +49 (0) 261/ 6675-0 orr +49 (0)261/6675 - 4000www.landesmuseum-koblenz.de
Price:
€ 11,80 Combined ticket/adults (2 cable car trips and entrance to the Fortress and Landesmuseum)
Price:
€ 4,50
(for groups up to 10 persons € 4,00)
1 UNESCO World Heritage treasuresRhineland-Palatinate is a treasure chest filled with historical places and UNESCO World Herit-age 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 pal-aces, and, last but not least, parts of the Roman, Upper Germanic-Rhaetian borderline, known as Limes.
Historical fairytale castles, palaces and fortresses Walls full of tales and an undeniably magical at-mosphere 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 Re-ichsburg Castle at Cochem and the Eltz Castle, which is hidden mysteriously in the forest. Also worth mentioning are the Manderscheider Cas-tles and their dramatic past, the noble Ehren-breitstein Fortress in Koblenz and the medieval Marksburg Castle; the only castle in the Middle Rhine that has never been destroyed.
Legendary Rhine & Moselle cruisesThe 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.
4 Festivals, wine tastings and modern wine architectureThe exquisite wine traditions of Rhineland-Palat-inate 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 through-out 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 pop-ular subject of wine architecture is well represent-ed in the region with numerous award-winning venues, perfect for wine tastings in exceptional surroundings.
Action at the “Green Hell” NürburgringThe extension of the spectacular racetrack Nür-burgring, with its well-known “Nordschleife”, turned the venue into a year-round family attrac-tion with features suitable for all generations. Apart from the popular Formula 1, Oldtimer races and other events, the fascination of mot-orsports can also be experienced in the interac-tive 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!
Dreamlike landscapes and almond tree blossoms Rhineland-Palatinate contrasts with its beauti-ful 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 cli-mate. 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.
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.
Highlights
Marksburg Castle, Romantic Rhine
7
2
32 / 33 www.romantic-germany.info
6
5
3
Wolfsley, Lahn valley
35
Rhine
Rhine
Rheinbrohl
Maria Laach
Braubach
Rüdesheim
St. Goarshausen
Mülheim
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
-
Horath
Nistertal
AlzeyBirkenfeld
Zell
Germersheim
Kirchheimbolanden
Wittlich
Monschau
Schweigen-Rechtenbach
Köln-Bonn
Moselle
Lahn Valley
Ahr Valley
Zeltingen
How to get here:
Fly to Frankfurt-Hahn, Frankfurt am Main, 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 Rhineland-Palatinate.
www.romantic-germany.info
Koblenz
TrierMainz
Frankfurt
Köln
Metz
F
Germany
L
CHA
CZ
PLNL
B
Paris
UK
IR
DK
N
S
HamburgBremerhaven
Dover
34 / 35 www.romantic-germany.info
Travel agency conditions for 2016/2017
Accommodations with special focus on service quality follow-ing a nationwide standard.
Accommodations providing cycle-friendly facilities & services.
Accommodations providing hiker-friendly facilities & services.
Hiking trails and host accom-modation carry the German Hiking Institute or German Hiking Association seal of approval offering top quality.
Seal of Quality in Rhineland-Palatinate
Hotel facilities
Restaurant
Bar
Lift
Sauna
Fitness facilities
Pool
Additionell Wellness Facilities
Handicapped accessible
Free car parking
Free coach parking
Room facilities
TV
Telephone
Mini-Bar
Hairdryer
Safe
Internet access
SIGNS AND SYMBOLS
Published by: Rheinland-Pfalz Tourismus GmbH, Löhrstrasse 103-105, 56068 Koblenz, GermanyProduced by: shapefruit AG, Bad Neuenahr, GermanyPhotos: Unless indicated otherwise - Rheinland-Pfalz Tourismus GmbH, private suppliers and municipal authorities, Rhineland-Palatinate regional tourism offices
All dates and prices are correct at the time of printing. We cannot take responsibility for any subsequent changes.
Rheinland-Pfalz Tourismus GmbH (RPT) works with tour operators / providers and is only an agent for the offers and
packages described in this brochure.
If you are interested in one of these hotels or offers, please contact the market representative for Rheinland-Pfalz
Tourismus GmbH: TourComm Germany GmbH & Co. KG (contact details below). This company will notify the provi-
der of your enquiry and will be happy to put you in direct contact with the provider.
Other details, such as fees, quotas and cancellation conditions, are agreed directly with the provider. Bookings are
made directly with the provider.
Prices for 2017 are subject to change.
On behalf of RPT
TourComm Germany
Contact person: Michael Werner
Tel.: +49 (0)6201/60 208 15
Locations of Rhineland-Palatinate partners
Romantic GermanyR H I N E L A N D - PA L AT I N AT E
Group trip (page 4/5)
Rhineland-Palatinate
All prices per person/night incl. breakfast and VAT.Prices are subject to availability and mayvary according to season and category.
Rheinland-Pfalz Tourismus GmbHLöhrstraße 103-105 56068 KoblenzGermanyinfo@romantic-germany.infowww.romantic-germany.info
Trade enquiries only:Representatives International MarketsTourComm Germany GmbH & Co. KGTel.: +49 (0)6201 60 208 15Fax: +49 (0)6201 60 208 [email protected]
Gau-Bickelheim, Rheinhessen
Rhineland-PalatinateT O U R I S T B O A R D
Top Related