"NORDRHEIN-WESTFALEN...industrious and dreamy" Land Nordrhein-Westfalen by pepples46

Land Nordrhein-Westfalen Travel Guide: 7,257 reviews and 15,647 photos

Autum in Monschau - Land Nordrhein-Westfalen

everybody thinks of the Ruhrgebiet, coal, pollution and grey days. well, that's not so. many parts of Nordrhein Westfalen are green.
the North Eifel, das hohe Venn, Sauerland, Bergisches Land und Teutoburger Forrest..beautiful Regions, with highly recreational value...just go a bit off the beaten path.
Duesseldorf is the Capital of Nordrhein-Westfalen, Cologne the most visited City, the Dom one of the most fotografed Landmark in Germany

Coat of Arms

the coat of arms includes the stream of the Rheinland, the steed from Westfalen and the Rose from Lippe.
with around 18million inhabitants, Nordrhein-Westfalen is the most densly populated state of Germany

Pros and Cons

In a nutshell:Beer and Football........Schaaaaalke

Intro Updated May 27, 2004
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Wesel Inner City - Land Nordrhein-Westfalen

Wesel Off The Beaten Path (2)

first mentioned in the 8th century and in the 12th century became a member of the hanseatic League within the Duchy of... more travel advice

not always blue skies - Land Nordrhein-Westfalen

not always blue skies Favorites (2)

but definitly a charm of its own...nobody realy imagines, that 2thirds is covered by fields and meadows, yes it is. Life... more travel advice

don't miss the Beer - Land Nordrhein-Westfalen

don't miss the Beer Restaurants (1)

not trying a Koelsch in this region is a sin as such, of course you might not like beer, then drink wine or... more travel advice

Huenxe, die Krudenburg - Land Nordrhein-Westfalen

the lower Rhine Region Off The Beaten Path (2)

the fertil lower Rhine Region around Wesel right to the Borders of Holland and Belgium are a worthwhile visiting from... more travel advice

Things to Do (4)
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Transportation (1)
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Warnings Or Dangers (1)
floading
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Comments (19)

robertgaz Sep 26, 2006 at 1:57 AM Report Abuse

My kind of places off the beaten path ;~)
bijo69 Aug 21, 2006 at 4:25 AM Report Abuse

Erstaunlich wie wenig ich von meiner Heimat gesehen habe... Ein Kölsch hab ich auch noch nie probiert...lol
LOHRER Jul 28, 2006 at 2:02 AM Report Abuse

I throw a couple of times over the Bridge by train, very impressive sight of the Cathedral
Trekki Jun 19, 2006 at 12:04 AM Report Abuse

Ahh, more things to explore so close from me (more or less close - Lol). Yes, and I will commit no sin and drink Koelsch :-) Prost :-)
HORSCHECK Aug 6, 2005 at 3:19 PM Report Abuse

Great little page about this lovely part of Germany ..."Don't miss the beer", but why are you refering to Koelsch as beer??? *winkygrin*
tiger9090a Aug 2, 2005 at 10:57 AM Report Abuse

Oooops! I was visitor # 1,000! Yeah! I did it.
Hewer Apr 18, 2005 at 4:56 PM Report Abuse

Hi Waltraud, you've done justice to two corners of the globe close to my heart...Nordrhein-Westfalen and Canterbury. Sincere accounts and superb pics! Greetings from Osaka, Craig
truus_s Jan 27, 2005 at 5:17 AM Report Abuse

Yes this is great NRW..Iwas in dec on the christmarket in Munster..so nice place..Groeten uit Holland..
ettenaj Aug 17, 2004 at 1:54 AM Report Abuse

We are visiting this area in 3 weeks time, about 80 miles north of Dusseldorf, it sounds just what I am looking for, a nice quite break
rozehill Apr 15, 2004 at 10:42 PM Report Abuse

There is such picturesque scenery around the Rhine region...so pretty and well worth seeing. Fantastic page.