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NRW sightseeing tours
North Rhine-Westphalia has many natural and cultural riches, and a bunch of fascinating cities to explore on an exhilarating and educational trip.
Cologne is among favorite destinations in Germany, especially during Oktoberfest, Christmas and the Carnival in February. Start your sightseeing tour with Cologne Cathedral. Welcoming a whopping twenty thousand visitors a day, this gem of Gothic architecture will enchant you with its elegance and a beautiful urban panorama from its top. The city also has twelve Romanesque churches, each worth a visit. In close vicinity, the Hohenzollern Bridge is decorated with the symbols of love ties of thousands of couples - padlocks. It also provides romantics views of the Rhine river. In the bridge area, you can take a boat along this city artery, and enjoy a refreshing pastime. If you are keen on art and history, the Romano-Germanic Museum is a great choice, with numerous artifacts and household items from the ancient Roman settlement, which once flourished along the Rhine banks. There are many other museums in Cologne with unique exhibits, e.g., Museum Ludwig or the Museum of Applied Arts.
Düsseldorf is only about 45 km away from Cologne, so you can easily combine these two cities on your sightseeing tour. The state capital has a cozy old town with the longest bar in the world - a series of pubs adjacent to each other. Königsallee is the high-end shopping alley, where, apart from luxury brands, you can find beautiful views of canals and bridges. A leisurely walk along Rheinuferpromenade and watching the sunset from the top of Rhine Tower are also must-do things in Düsseldorf.
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An important industrial hub in the past, Dortmund is a very green and welcoming city today. It is also home to Borussia Dortmund football team and its huge stadium - Signal Iduna Park. Also, it was one of the 2006 World Cup hosts. Visiting German Football Museum would appeal to all fans of this game. The Westfalenpark boasts an impressive variety of plants, as well as many attractions, such as the chair lift, the miniature railways, and seasonal festivals and events. You can admire the park views from the Florianturm - Dortmund TV tower. The Dortmunder U culture center and Zeche Zollern with LWL Industrial Museum are two other famous landmarks of the city.
Essen is another post-industrial city with one-of-a-kind sights. The Zollverein Mining Complex, Villa Hügel that belonged to the famous Krupps family, the Kettwig district with lovely wooden houses, Philharmonie Essen, Old Synagogue, and Essen Minster are among top locations to visit in the city.
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There are many smaller cities in the state, perfectly suitable for a day trip - Bonn, Duisburg, Bochum, Münster, Aachen, etc. HotelFriend offers deals that allow you to save on hotel stays in NRW. Enjoy up to 69 % discount! But it is not the only benefit you get. Package offers from partner hotels include many perks like free theme park tickets, breakfast buffet, fruit basket and prosecco in the room, city center transfer, late checkout, etc. Sightseeing in NRW has become more affordable with HotelFriend!
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