The historic city of North Rhine-Westphalia awaits you
Take a vacation 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-sees. Many of our vacation rentals offer full kitchens, spacious living quarters, and sometimes even a hot tub for a relaxing getaway.
Activities and attractions in North Rhine-Westphalia
Are you hoping to find attractions to visit in the area? Although it can be tempting to stay in your comfortable vacation rental, you'll want to experience everything that makes North Rhine-Westphalia a fun spot to vacation. Here are some of the major attractions to put on your list, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:
- Phantasialand (29.7 mi / 47.9 km)
- Duesseldorf Grafenberg Wildlife Park (3.3 mi / 5.3 km)
- Jever Fun Skihalle (6.6 mi / 10.6 km)
- Dusseldorfer Golfclub (6.6 mi / 10.7 km)
- Tiger and Turtle - Magic Mountain (10.5 mi / 16.9 km)
- Sportpark Wedau (12.3 mi / 19.8 km)
Exploring the natural features in North Rhine-Westphalia
Whether you're looking for exciting outdoor activities or just want to appreciate the scenery, North Rhine-Westphalia is a great place to spend some time outside. These are a few of the area's noteworthy natural features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:
- Blue Lake (6.7 mi / 10.9 km)
- Tiger and Turtle - Magic Mountain (10.5 mi / 16.9 km)
- Sechs-Seen-Platte (11.1 mi / 17.8 km)
- Sportpark Duisburg (12.4 mi / 20 km)
- Fühlinger Lake (15.4 mi / 24.8 km)
- Muengsten Bridge Park (16.1 mi / 25.9 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 center. If you can't find a flight that's convenient for your trip, you can also fly into Cologne - Bonn Airport (CGN), which is 27.8 mi (44.7 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 in the area. 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.