Western Germany
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Cologne
Gothic spires of the Kölner Dom pierce the skyline beside the Rhine, a magnet for sightseers and choir fans.
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Mainz
Walk Mainz’s old town to find the Gutenberg Museum, Romanesque cathedral, lively wine taverns pouring local Riesling, and riverside promenades that launch Rhine cruises.
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Koblenz
At the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle, Koblenz’s Deutsches Eck marks where rivers meet and tourist boats depart.
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Düsseldorf
The Rhine structures daily life in Düsseldorf: promenades and ferries, the Königsallee shopping boulevard, Altstadt pubs serving altbier and riverside architecture attract museum-goers and shoppers alike.
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Essen
A Ruhr city built on coal and steel; the Zollverein mine museum anchors industrial tourism.
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Dortmund
Match days shape Dortmund - Signal Iduna Park drags crowds and the cafés pulse with football talk.
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Cochem
Perched on the Moselle, Cochem draws people for Reichsburg castle, steep Riesling vineyards and timber‑framed houses lining the riverbank.
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Cologne Cathedral
Cologne Cathedral dominates the city’s skyline with twin Gothic spires, stained‑glass windows and the Shrine of the Three Kings.
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Mainz
Walk Mainz’s old town to find the Gutenberg Museum, Romanesque cathedral, lively wine taverns pouring local Riesling, and riverside promenades that launch Rhine cruises.
Explore
Koblenz
At the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle, Koblenz’s Deutsches Eck marks where rivers meet and tourist boats depart.
Explore
Düsseldorf
The Rhine structures daily life in Düsseldorf: promenades and ferries, the Königsallee shopping boulevard, Altstadt pubs serving altbier and riverside architecture attract museum-goers and shoppers alike.
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Essen
A Ruhr city built on coal and steel; the Zollverein mine museum anchors industrial tourism.
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Dortmund
Match days shape Dortmund - Signal Iduna Park drags crowds and the cafés pulse with football talk.
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Cochem
Perched on the Moselle, Cochem draws people for Reichsburg castle, steep Riesling vineyards and timber‑framed houses lining the riverbank.
Explore
Cologne Cathedral
Cologne Cathedral dominates the city’s skyline with twin Gothic spires, stained‑glass windows and the Shrine of the Three Kings.
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Western Germany at a Glance
Local Time
1:14 AM
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Population
22,991,522
Best Things to Do in Western Germany
Church
Cologne Cathedral
Gothic cathedral famous for towering twin spires
Historical Site
Aachen Cathedral
Early medieval cathedral and coronation church of German kings
Historical Site
Upper Middle Rhine Valley
Scenic river valley with vineyards and medieval castles
Historical Site
Speyer Cathedral
Romanesque imperial cathedral with enormous stone nave
Mountain
Lorelei
Legendary Rhine rock overlook associated with sailor folklore
Amusement Park
Phantasialand
Theme park featuring themed rides and shows
Museum
Museum Folkwang
German museum renowned for modern and contemporary art
Museum
Schokoladenmuseum Köln
Cologne museum exploring chocolate history and production exhibits
Museum
Museum Ludwig
Museum housing modern art and pop art collections
Museum
Romano-Germanic Museum
Cologne museum with Roman artifacts and mosaics
Museum
Neanderthal Museum
Museum dedicated to Neanderthals and human evolution
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Wallraf–Richartz Museum
Art museum focusing on medieval to modern European painting