Cherry blossom season

Cherry blossoms? Then the answer is: Bonn. Because the most famous cherry blossom spot in NRW is probably Bonn. It can get really crowded on Heerstraße and Breite Straße. Then you can pass the time in the cafés and restaurants on the street bike until the street is clear for the perfect photo. Or you can visit the streets away from the weekends and public holidays. Then you can take a leisurely stroll and be impressed by the pink splendour.

In Dinslaken, Gerhard-Malina-Straße is transformed into a bright pink stage for one to two weeks in spring: the path to the Burghofbühne country theatre then lights up in full cherry blossom splendour. Particularly relaxing: The road is a pedestrian and cycle path only. If you fancy more fresh spring air and a longer walk, you can take a detour to the listed Lohberg colliery neighbourhood. The neighbouring former colliery site with its historic buildings and mining facilities offers space for special events as the Kreativ.Quartier Lohberg, and with its mountain park also provides an opportunity for a stroll.

In the centre of Düsseldorf, you can take in two different cherry blossom backdrops on a walk through the historic Hofgarten: At the Kö-Bogen, individual but particularly large and magnificent trees stand right next to contemporary architecture. And if you continue along the park, you will head towards the banks of the Rhine: the next beautiful perspective awaits you at the Academy of Art, where the historic façade and delicate blossoms complement each other perfectly.

Rüttenscheider Straße in Essen, also affectionately known as Rü, is known for its small shops, cafés and restaurants. Here you can not only marvel at the cherry blossom, but also stroll up and down the street - for a springtime shopping experience. And afterwards, you can stop off at one of the many cafés or restaurants for refreshments. This gives "enjoying spring" a whole new meaning.

In Bielefeld, around 240 Japanese cherry trees bloom on the street "Auf dem Langen Kampe" every spring, forming a beautiful cherry blossom avenue. Bielefeld is also perfect for an urban hiking tour. Bielefeld's Old Town, Sparrenburg Castle, the Botanical Gardens or a trip to the neighbouring Teutoburg Forest - Bielefeld is city and nature at its best. And urban hiking is especially fun in spring.

Every spring, Schulstraße in Münster 's Kreuzviertel district is transformed into a sea of pink blossom when the Japanese cherry trees are in full bloom. For around 30 years, the blossoming cherry trees on the southern section between Lazarettstraße and "Mutter Birken" have attracted numerous photography enthusiasts from all over Germany. But even for those who are not looking for the perfect photo, but simply want to enjoy the beauty of nature, it is worth strolling along here and enjoying the spring.

The pink of the flowers, the green of the park and the sandstone wall of the castle create an enchanting composition. The baroque Westerwinkel Castle in Münsterland near Ascheberg was built in the middle of an English garden and invites you to take a stroll. The outdoor area is accessible at all times. In general, the Münsterland region with its castles and palaces, hiking and cycling trails is the ideal holiday destination for spring lovers.