The historical city of North Rhine-Westphalia awaits you
Take a holiday to North Rhine-Westphalia and enjoy the area's museums, cathedral and history. Well known for its shopping, restaurants and sporting events, this romantic city won't disappoint. Cologne Cathedral and Phantasialand are just a couple of the must-see attractions. Many of our holiday rentals offer full kitchens, spacious living quarters and sometimes even a hot tub—perfect for a relaxing getaway.
Activities and attractions in North Rhine-Westphalia
Are you looking for attractions to see while you're in the area? Venture out of your cosy holiday rental and experience everything that makes North Rhine-Westphalia a fun spot to go on holiday. Here are some of the major attractions to put on your list, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Phantasialand (29.7 mi / 47.9 km)
- Jever Fun Skihalle (6.6 mi / 10.6 km)
- Tiger and Turtle - Magic Mountain (10.5 mi / 16.9 km)
- Krefeld Zoo (10.9 mi / 17.6 km)
- Sportpark Duisburg (12.4 mi / 20 km)
- Wuppertal Zoo (14.5 mi / 23.4 km)
Exploring the natural features in North Rhine-Westphalia
Whether you're looking for exciting outdoor activities or just want to take in the scenery, North Rhine-Westphalia is a great place to get outside. Here are a few of the area's noteworthy sights, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Tiger and Turtle - Magic Mountain (10.5 mi / 16.9 km)
- Sportpark Duisburg (12.4 mi / 20 km)
- Fühlinger Lake (15.4 mi / 24.8 km)
- Seaside Beach Baldeney (16.3 mi / 26.3 km)
- Grugapark Botanical Garden (16.7 mi / 26.8 km)
- Baldeneysee (16.8 mi / 27.1 km)
How to get to and around North Rhine-Westphalia
The nearest airport is in Düsseldorf Intl. Airport (DUS), located 3.7 mi (6 km) from the city centre. If you can't find a flight that's convenient for your trip, you could book a flight to Düsseldorf (MGL-Düsseldorf - Mönchengladbach), which is 11.8 mi (19.1 km) away.
If you prefer to travel by train, Düsseldorf Central Station, Düsseldorf (QDU-Düsseldorf Central Train Station) and Düsseldorf Volksgarten Station are the main stations that serve the city. You can see more of North Rhine-Westphalia by catching a ride on the metro at Heinrich-Heine-Allee U-Bahn, Schadowstraße Tram Stop or Steinstrasse-Konigsallee U-Bahn.