Saar & Moselle Fairytales

Cologne is the largest city of Germany's most populous federal state of North Rhine-Westphalia, and its 1 million+ (2016) inhabitants make it the fourth most populous city in Germany after Berlin, Hamburg, and Munich. The largest city on the Rhine, it is also the most populous city both of the Rhine-Ruhr Metropolitan Region, which is Germany's largest and one of Europe's major metropolitan areas, and of the Rhineland. Centred on the left bank of the Rhine, Cologne is about 45 kilometres (28 mi) southeast of North Rhine-Westphalia's capital of Düsseldorf and 25 kilometres (16 mi) northwest of Bonn. It is the largest city in the Central Franconian and Ripuarian dialect areas.

The city's famous Cologne Cathedral (Kölner Dom) is the seat of the Catholic Archbishop of Cologne. There are many institutions of higher education in the city, most notably the University of Cologne (Universität zu Köln), one of Europe's oldest and largest universities, the Technical University of Cologne (Technische Hochschule Köln), Germany's largest university of applied sciences, and the German Sport University Cologne (Deutsche Sporthochschule Köln), Germany's only sport university. Cologne Bonn Airport (Flughafen Köln/Bonn) is Germany's seventh-largest airport and lies in the southeast of the city. The main airport for the Rhine-Ruhr region is Düsseldorf Airport.

Bernkastel-Kues is a well-known winegrowing centre on the Middle Moselle in the Bernkastel-Wittlich district in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. The town is a state-recognized health resort (Erholungsort), seat of the Verbandsgemeinde of Bernkastel-Kues and birthplace of one of the most famous German polymaths, the mediaeval churchman and philosopher Nikolaus von Kues (Cusanus).

The sound of a waterfall cascading right through the heart of the old town makes Saarburg truly unique among German towns. Located on the picturesque banks of the Saar River, it blends medieval charm with the relaxed atmosphere of a wine-growing region. Narrow cobbled streets lead to half-timbered houses, cozy cafés, and spots where you can taste the best varieties of Rhine and Moselle wines.

Saarburg is especially known for its 20-meter-high waterfall that flows through the town center, as well as an old mill and castle ruins offering panoramic views of the vineyards and river. Visitors can stroll along romantic embankments, take a river cruise, try regional dishes, or explore wine cellars. It's a perfect destination for those seeking peace, natural beauty, and a touch of history.

The sound of a waterfall cascading right through the heart of the old town makes Saarburg truly unique among German towns. Located on the picturesque banks of the Saar River, it blends medieval charm with the relaxed atmosphere of a wine-growing region. Narrow cobbled streets lead to half-timbered houses, cozy cafés, and spots where you can taste the best varieties of Rhine and Moselle wines.

Saarburg is especially known for its 20-meter-high waterfall that flows through the town center, as well as an old mill and castle ruins offering panoramic views of the vineyards and river. Visitors can stroll along romantic embankments, take a river cruise, try regional dishes, or explore wine cellars. It's a perfect destination for those seeking peace, natural beauty, and a touch of history.

Cologne is the largest city of Germany's most populous federal state of North Rhine-Westphalia, and its 1 million+ (2016) inhabitants make it the fourth most populous city in Germany after Berlin, Hamburg, and Munich. The largest city on the Rhine, it is also the most populous city both of the Rhine-Ruhr Metropolitan Region, which is Germany's largest and one of Europe's major metropolitan areas, and of the Rhineland. Centred on the left bank of the Rhine, Cologne is about 45 kilometres (28 mi) southeast of North Rhine-Westphalia's capital of Düsseldorf and 25 kilometres (16 mi) northwest of Bonn. It is the largest city in the Central Franconian and Ripuarian dialect areas.

The city's famous Cologne Cathedral (Kölner Dom) is the seat of the Catholic Archbishop of Cologne. There are many institutions of higher education in the city, most notably the University of Cologne (Universität zu Köln), one of Europe's oldest and largest universities, the Technical University of Cologne (Technische Hochschule Köln), Germany's largest university of applied sciences, and the German Sport University Cologne (Deutsche Sporthochschule Köln), Germany's only sport university. Cologne Bonn Airport (Flughafen Köln/Bonn) is Germany's seventh-largest airport and lies in the southeast of the city. The main airport for the Rhine-Ruhr region is Düsseldorf Airport.