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Hardly any other German landscape can point to such a long history as the Lower Rhine region. The name not only refers to the lower reaches of the Rhine, it also stands for the land on both sides of the river as far as the Dutch border. Connoisseurs associate it with a vast landscape, criss-crossed by many small rivers, with meadows, moors and heathland, gnarled pollarded willows, poplar avenues and extensive nature reserves. But there are also a considerable number of medieval towns, traces of the Roman past, wind and water mills, moated castles and palaces. The atmosphere of the seemingly endless landscape and the large cities form an exciting contrast. Hardly anywhere else can you experience the harmonious interplay of nature and culture, tradition and the present more vividly.

Whether you are on foot, by bike or on the water, the Lower Rhine landscape is always impressive. Art and culture are not only reflected in the countless museums, but also in the theater and open-air stages. The Romans have left their mark particularly clearly in Xanten. From Romanesque to Baroque, the classical eras that have left their treasures on the Lower Rhine span a wide range.

Nature lovers will find their stomping ground in the Maas-Schwalm-Nette and Hohe Mark nature parks. Countless designated hiking and cycling routes lead to the sights. With over 2,000 km of the NiederRheinroute, the region has the longest cycle route in Germany.