50 days in North Rhine-Westphalia Itinerary
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Start: Casablanca
Fly to Düsseldorf Airport, Drive to Aachen
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Aachen
— 8 nights
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Cologne
— 17 nights
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Muenster
— 8 nights
Train
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Paderborn
— 6 nights
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Essen
— 10 nights
Drive to Düsseldorf Airport, Fly to Casablanca
End: Casablanca
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Aachen — 8 nights
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City of Water
Explore Aachen's surroundings by going to Burgenmuseum (in Nideggen), Nationalpark Eifel (in Schleiden) and Museum Huertgenwald 1944 und im Frieden (in Huertgenwald). And it doesn't end there: take in the spiritual surroundings of Aachen Cathedral, head outdoors with Vennbahn-Route, meet the residents at Tierpark Aachen, and admire the striking features of Aachener Rathaus.
To find traveler tips, photos, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the Aachen trip maker.
Casablanca, Morocco to Aachen is an approximately 10.5-hour combination of flight and car. The time zone changes from Western European Standard Time (WET) to Central European Standard Time (CET), which is usually a 1 hour difference. Prepare for a bit cooler weather when traveling from Casablanca in April: high temperatures in Aachen hover around 17°C and lows are around 6°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Cologne.
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To find traveler tips, photos, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the Aachen trip maker.
Casablanca, Morocco to Aachen is an approximately 10.5-hour combination of flight and car. The time zone changes from Western European Standard Time (WET) to Central European Standard Time (CET), which is usually a 1 hour difference. Prepare for a bit cooler weather when traveling from Casablanca in April: high temperatures in Aachen hover around 17°C and lows are around 6°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Cologne.
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Cologne — 17 nights
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City of Churches
Explore Cologne's surroundings by going to Lowenburg (in Bad Honnef), Phantasialand (in Bruhl) and Dusseldorf (Hofgarten, Schloss Benrath, &more). There's still lots to do: admire the landmark architecture of Cologne Cathedral, visit Historic Old Town, take in the views from Hohenzollern Bridge, and see the interesting displays at Chocolate Museum.
To see more things to do, reviews, maps, and other tourist information, read Cologne trip itinerary maker tool.
You can drive from Aachen to Cologne in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In April, plan for daily highs up to 17°C, and evening lows to 4°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Muenster.
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You can drive from Aachen to Cologne in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In April, plan for daily highs up to 17°C, and evening lows to 4°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Muenster.
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Muenster — 8 nights
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Bicycle Capital of Germany
Explore Muenster's surroundings by going to Rheine (Sankt Antonius Basilika & NaturZoo Rheine), Vreden (Zwillbrocker Venn & Zwillbrock Biologische Station) and Botanischer Garten (in Ibbenbueren). There's lots more to do: explore the activities along Aasee, explore the landscape on two wheels at Promenade, contemplate the long history of Historisches Rathaus, and learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Allwetterzoo Munster.
To see other places to visit, ratings, where to stay, and other tourist information, read Muenster trip planner.
You can drive from Cologne to Muenster in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. In April, daily temperatures in Muenster can reach 16°C, while at night they dip to 4°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Thu) so you can take a train to Paderborn.
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To see other places to visit, ratings, where to stay, and other tourist information, read Muenster trip planner.
You can drive from Cologne to Muenster in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. In April, daily temperatures in Muenster can reach 16°C, while at night they dip to 4°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Thu) so you can take a train to Paderborn.
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Paderborn — 6 nights
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Venture out of the city with trips to Oerlinghausen (Tonsberg, Schopketal Oerlinghausen, &more), Externsteine (in Horn-Bad Meinberg) and Detmold (Historische Altstadt, Hermannsdenkmal, &more). There's much more to do: pause for some serene contemplation at Paderborn Cathedral (Dom zu Paderborn), explore the historical opulence of Schloss Corvey, stroll around Kurpark, and make a trip to Hoxter town hall.
For where to stay, other places to visit, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Paderborn trip itinerary planner.
You can take a train from Muenster to Paderborn in 1.5 hours. Another option is to drive. In May, daytime highs in Paderborn are 20°C, while nighttime lows are 9°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Essen.
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For where to stay, other places to visit, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Paderborn trip itinerary planner.
You can take a train from Muenster to Paderborn in 1.5 hours. Another option is to drive. In May, daytime highs in Paderborn are 20°C, while nighttime lows are 9°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Essen.
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Essen — 10 nights
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Shopping City
Explore Essen's surroundings by going to Dorfkirche Stiepel (in Bochum), Aussichtsturm Wolfsberg Duisburg (in Duisburg) and Dusseldorf (Peter von Cornelius Denkmal, Altstadt, &more). The adventure continues: steep yourself in history at Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex in Essen, enjoy breathtaking views from Gasometer Oberhausen, take in the dramatic scenery at Botanischer Garten Grugapark, and admire the landmark architecture of Villa Hugel.
To find maps, where to stay, ratings, and tourist information, read our Essen trip planner.
Traveling by car from Paderborn to Essen takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel back home.
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To find maps, where to stay, ratings, and tourist information, read our Essen trip planner.
Traveling by car from Paderborn to Essen takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel back home.
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North Rhine-Westphalia travel guide
North Rhine-Westphalia is in many ways almost a country unto itself. It's noted for its dense concentration of museums, art galleries, theaters, concert halls, and opera houses. The most populous German state, North Rhine-Westphalia was created at the end of World War II. It joined two Prussian provinces and a small fiefdom. The region's landscapes include flat expanses, densely forested hills, mighty rivers, and rugged mountains. Known for more than a century as the land of coal and steel, this was one of Europe's most important industrial regions in the post-war recovery period. Facing new demands of the ever-changing European markets, the region shifted its energies in the second half of the 20th century. Now it focuses on high-tech industries, media, and culture. Your itinerary may include days sightseeing in the region's bustling metropolises, but don't miss a chance to drive out into the sprawling countryside. You'll find a trove of quiet villages virtually unchanged since the Middle Ages.
