Rhine Valley
UNESCO-listed river gorge lined with medieval castles, terraced vineyards, and charming wine villages.
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Cologne
A twin-spired cathedral city on the Rhine
Heidelberg
Romantic ruins above a storied university town
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Ascend the Cologne Cathedral Towers
Climb 533 steps to the top of Germany's most visited landmark.
Drink Kolsch in a Traditional Brauhaus
Experience Cologne's unique beer culture where waiters keep pouring until you say stop.
Explore Heidelberg Castle Ruins
Wander through one of Germany's most romantic castle ruins above the Neckar River.
Stroll the Philosopher's Walk
Follow the hillside path where Hegel and other great thinkers once wandered.
Cross the Hohenzollern Love Lock Bridge
Add your lock to the thousands adorning Cologne's most romantic bridge.
Discover Roman Cologne at the Romano-Germanic Museum
Walk above the stunning Dionysus mosaic floor found beneath Cologne's streets.
Shop for Eau de Cologne at the Original 4711 House
Visit the birthplace of the world's first named fragrance.
Try a Studentenkuss Chocolate at Cafe Knosel
Taste the chocolate confection invented so students could 'kiss' their sweethearts in public.