North Rhine-Westphalia

Germany

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Popular cities in North Rhine-Westphalia

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Cologne
Known for Shopping, Cathedrals and Business
Come to romantic Cologne and enjoy its cathedral, museums, and cafes.

Reasons to visit

  • Cologne Cathedral
  • Phantasialand
  • LANXESS Arena
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Düsseldorf
Known for Shopping, Business and Museums
Come to Düsseldorf and enjoy its museums, cafes, and history.

Reasons to visit

  • Messe Düsseldorf
  • Konigsallee
  • Rhine Promenade
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Münster
Known for Historical, Biking and Castle
Get away to Münster! Enjoy the castle, history, and museums.

Reasons to visit

  • Prinzipalmarkt
  • Münster Cathedral
  • Münster Castle
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Dortmund
Known for Shopping, Sports and Business
Come to Dortmund and enjoy its museums, sports, and theater.

Reasons to visit

  • Signal Iduna Park
  • Westfalenhallen
  • Westfalenpark Dortmund
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Bonn
Known for Business, Historical and Museums
Come to romantic Bonn and enjoy its museums, history, and castle.

Reasons to visit

  • Beethoven House
  • Dragon's Rock
  • Schloss Drachenburg
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Essen
Known for Shopping, Business and Theaters
Get away to Essen! Enjoy the theater, art, and live music.

Reasons to visit

  • Zollverein Coal Mine World Heritage Site
  • Baldeneysee
  • Red Dot Design Museum
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Stay near popular North Rhine-Westphalia attractions

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Cologne Cathedral

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You can learn about the local history of Cologne when you make a stop at a top site like Cologne Cathedral. Stroll along the riverfront in this culturally rich area, or seek out the local tours.
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