Castles and palaces, historic manor houses and impressive monasteries: they all tell stories over the centuries. About the romance of chivalry in the Middle Ages, mining and the textile industry or modern art. Whether a gem and insider tip or an absolute highlight - go on a search for traces of the past and present in the extremely rich landscape of palaces, castles and monasteries in North Rhine-Westphalia.
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Unique experiencesTop events in NRW
Which events are on your bucket list for 2025? Here you will find an overview of world-famous classics, original events with unique charm and real insider tips. From trade fairs that combine knowledge and trends to inspiring literature and art events, NRW offers an impressive spectrum for every taste.
A special highlight this year is the FISU World Univercity Games in the Ruhr region - a unique mix of festival feeling and a world-class sporting competition atmosphere.
City trip:Wuppertal - From underdog to high-flyer
A destination that is particularly close to our hearts: Wuppertal. Travel, preferably by suspension railway, through the rich cultural history of this still young city, which is something of an underdog among Germany's cultural metropolises.
A look into the new year ...Travel highlights 2025
The World University Games Rhine/Ruhr, the world's largest multi-sport event after the Olympic and Paralympic Games, will be an exciting sporting event taking place in Bochum, Duisburg, Essen, Mülheim and Hagen. Anniversaries such as the 150th birthday of the Hermann monument, together with blockbuster exhibitions and the opening of a new e-bike cave route, are special occasions to celebrate.
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Our regionsWhere do you like it best?
One says of herself that she is hopelessly romantic. The other is sometimes a little brash, seduces with its scenic charms or brings the past back to life. Every region in NRW is unique. Sometimes they are built close to the water like the Bergisches Land, sometimes densely wooded like the Sauerland and Siegerland. The Lower Rhine is manageable and cosy, while in the Ruhr region the city boundaries are increasingly disappearing. And the Teutoburg Forest is home to more superlatives than you might think.
