![Blücherpark Cologne, © Johannes Höhn Blücherpark Cologne, © Johannes Höhn](https://www.nrw-tourism.com/images/4udxfvmm5k0-/xbluecherpark-cologne.jpg.pagespeed.ic.ZQKFZbb0rp.jpg)
Water experiences
Summertime is watertime. When it's really hot, often the only thing that helps is a jump into the cool water, a trip in a canoe or a walk around a reservoir.
![Obersee Einruhe Sauerland, © Tourismus NRW e.V. Obersee Einruhe Sauerland, © Tourismus NRW e.V.](https://www.nrw-tourism.com/images/5b9kde73j1s-/xobersee-einruhe-sauerland.jpg.pagespeed.ic.1hKW8jLHz3.jpg)
Unusual reservoirs and outdoor pools
Just relax, jump into the cool water every so often and just chill out. In summer, bathing lakes are simply unbeatable when it comes to escaping the heat.
Details
![Surfer in Action in the water ski facility "Surf Langenfeld", © Johannes Höhn Surfer in Action in the water ski facility "Surf Langenfeld", © Johannes Höhn](https://www.nrw-tourism.com/images/fopasgmor!4-/xsurfer-in-action-in-the-water-ski-facility-surf-langenfeld.jpg.pagespeed.ic.Z0OORdJPPb.jpg)
Action on the water
Water ski, wakeboard, stand-up paddle, inflatable boat, or canoe: the rivers and lakes in NRW offer water sports for any mood and taste, be it rapid or calm, with many views or extraordinary energy. One option is blobbing at lake Biggesee.
Details
![Kanzelbrücke über dem Möhnesee, © Tourismus NRW e.V. Kanzelbrücke über dem Möhnesee, © Tourismus NRW e.V.](https://www.nrw-tourism.com/images/ni6!1f5ou6k-/x42317e1c00a3c99a3f7b63ffe9440e24.jpg.pagespeed.ic.eDGIu12A2d.jpg)
River Cycle Paths
Routes full of highlights, but mostly flat
With the Ruhr, Rhine, Lippe, Lenne, or Sieg, rivers of all sizes shape the landscape along their banks in NRW in different ways. Those following them by bike from source to mouth will experience nature, history, and plenty of cycling fun with little gradient.
Discover more cycling paths!
![Cooling - the Aggertalsperre in the Bergische Land., © @theolator Cooling - the Aggertalsperre in the Bergische Land., © @theolator](https://www.nrw-tourism.com/images/ncrx!m4mxj4-/xcooling-the-aggertalsperre-in-the-bergische-land.jpg.pagespeed.ic.8a7MaYkpmI.jpg)
Dams in the Bergisches Land
Twelve dams in the Bergisches Land not only provide good drinking water, but also the best excursion opportunities – and a record to boot: No other region in Europe has this many reservoirs to offer on such a small area.
Details
![Rhine Cycle Route NRW , © Ralph Sondermann, Tourismus NRW e.V. Rhine Cycle Route NRW , © Ralph Sondermann, Tourismus NRW e.V.](https://www.nrw-tourism.com/images/_d1h2mjsy0g-/xrhine-cycle-route-nrw.jpg.pagespeed.ic.jZLknyn31c.jpg)
Excursions on the Rhine
On foot, by bike, in a cable-car or by donkey-ride – choose your way to discover the delights of the Rhine.
Details
Lazing oases
Beer gardens and the most beautiful picnic spots - these are the places where you can let time fly by.
![Beer Garden Three Little Birds Düsseldorf, © Johannes Höhn Beer Garden Three Little Birds Düsseldorf, © Johannes Höhn](https://www.nrw-tourism.com/images/qkinducnkao-/xbeer-garden-three-little-birds-duesseldorf.jpg.pagespeed.ic.geSGyZIGzA.jpg)
The most beautiful beer gardens
Drinking beer on a railway platform, in the middle of a castle courtyard or at a street art gallery? Or perhaps a white wine spritzer in a vineyard in the middle of the vineyards? You can experience beer garden romance in your NRW in so many ways. Take a look at our selection of the most beautiful and unusual beer gardens in North Rhine-Westphalia.
Details
![Picnic at the Kulturgut Haus Nottbeck, © Johannes Höhn Picnic at the Kulturgut Haus Nottbeck, © Johannes Höhn](https://www.nrw-tourism.com/images/jv2kqztza!s-/xpicnic-at-the-kulturgut-haus-nottbeck.jpg.pagespeed.ic.YVu6DrZdKc.jpg)
Special picnic offers
Feasting in the castle park, on the pit frame, or on an enjoyable hike: North Rhine-Westphalia turns picnics into open-air events with packed picnic baskets and special settings.
Details
Summer moments
Magical sunsets or a tour through caves and tunnels - are you ready for summer moments that will be remembered?
![View from the Sparrenburg on Bielefeld, © Bielefeld Marketing, Franziska Beckmann View from the Sparrenburg on Bielefeld, © Bielefeld Marketing, Franziska Beckmann](https://www.nrw-tourism.com/images/hveopqz4rdu-/xview-from-the-sparrenburg-on-bielefeld.jpg.pagespeed.ic.PdTviVOWq7.jpg)
Magical Moments
We show you the places to experience the most beautiful sunrises and sunsets in North Rhine-Westphalia. Grab your camera or friends and let's go.
Details
![The Stock and Scherenberger Erbstollen in Spockhövel, © Björn Salgert The Stock and Scherenberger Erbstollen in Spockhövel, © Björn Salgert](https://www.nrw-tourism.com/images/8r2wolqnsm4-/xthe-stock-and-scherenberger-erbstollen-in-spockhoevel.jpg.pagespeed.ic.avOsthgTOi.jpg)
Caves, Tunnels, and Mining Galleries
A long, long time ago, North Rhine-Westphalia was an enormous sea. Mining came many millions of years later. To this day, there are many caves, tunnels, and mining galleries that can take you on a trip into the underworld.
Details