8 days in North Rhine-Westphalia Itinerary
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Start: Dusseldorf
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Cologne
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Aachen
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Winterberg
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Bielefeld
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Dortmund
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End: Dusseldorf
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Cologne — 1 night
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City of Churches
Kick off your visit on the 16th (Thu): look for all kinds of wild species at Nationalpark Eifel, examine the collection at Kommern Open Air Museum, make a trip to Altes Rathaus, then test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, then make a trip to Beethoven-Denkmal, and finally stop by Haribo Store. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 17th (Fri): pause for some serene contemplation at Alt St. Alban, delve into the distant past at Praetorium, admire the striking features of Cologne Cathedral, make a trip to Heumarkt, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Gross St. Martin, and finally explore the different monuments and memorials at Melaten-Friedhof.
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Dusseldorf to Cologne is an approximately 1-hour car ride. You can also take a train; or take a bus. In March, daytime highs in Cologne are 12°C, while nighttime lows are 1°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 17th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Aachen.
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Dusseldorf to Cologne is an approximately 1-hour car ride. You can also take a train; or take a bus. In March, daytime highs in Cologne are 12°C, while nighttime lows are 1°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 17th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Aachen.
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Aachen — 1 night
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City of Water
Kick off your visit on the 18th (Sat): don't miss a visit to Ponttor, get some fabulous bargains at Werksverkauf Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprungli, test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Tierpark Aachen, then appreciate the history behind Printenmadchen, and finally don't miss a visit to Puppenbrunnen.
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Traveling by car from Cologne to Aachen takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. March in Aachen sees daily highs of 12°C and lows of 2°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 18th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Winterberg.
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Traveling by car from Cologne to Aachen takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. March in Aachen sees daily highs of 12°C and lows of 2°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 18th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Winterberg.
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Winterberg — 1 night
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Kick off your visit on the 19th (Sun): get outside with Skiliftkarussell Winterberg.
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Getting from Aachen to Winterberg by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a train. In March in Winterberg, expect temperatures between 9°C during the day and 1°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Bielefeld.
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Getting from Aachen to Winterberg by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a train. In March in Winterberg, expect temperatures between 9°C during the day and 1°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Bielefeld.
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Bielefeld — 2 nights
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Kick off your visit on the 20th (Mon): walk around Kurpark, explore the historical opulence of Schloss Neuhaus, then admire the natural beauty at Botanischer Garten, then explore the historical opulence of Sparrenburg, and finally test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: visit Historische Altstadt, make a trip to Hermannsdenkmal, then explore the striking landscape at Externsteine, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Paderborn Cathedral (Dom zu Paderborn), and finally see the interesting displays at HNF MuseumsForum.
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Drive from Winterberg to Bielefeld in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. In March, daytime highs in Bielefeld are 10°C, while nighttime lows are 1°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 21st (Tue) so you can go by car to Dortmund.
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Drive from Winterberg to Bielefeld in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. In March, daytime highs in Bielefeld are 10°C, while nighttime lows are 1°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 21st (Tue) so you can go by car to Dortmund.
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Dortmund — 2 nights
Green Metropolis
On the 22nd (Wed), admire the natural beauty at Botanical Garden Munster, look for gifts at Prinzipalmarkt, admire the landmark architecture of Historisches Rathaus, hunt for treasures at Wochenmarkt Muenster, then admire the masterpieces at LWL-Museum fur Kunst und Kultur, and finally pause for some serene contemplation at St Lambert's Church. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take in the dramatic scenery at Botanischer Garten Grugapark, admire the masterpieces at Museum Folkwang, then see the interesting displays at German Mining Museum, then stroll around Westfalenpark, and finally test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms.
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You can drive from Bielefeld to Dortmund in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or take a bus. In March in Dortmund, expect temperatures between 11°C during the day and 1°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Thu) so you can go by car back home.
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You can drive from Bielefeld to Dortmund in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or take a bus. In March in Dortmund, expect temperatures between 11°C during the day and 1°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Thu) so you can go by car 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.
