North Rhine-Westphalia

North Rhine-Westphalia

North Rhine-Westphalia is the most populous state of Germany, with a population of approximately 18 million, and is the fourth largest region by area. 

The capital of North Rhine-Westphalia is Düsseldorf and the largest city is Cologne.

Four of Germany's ten largest cities (Cologne, Düsseldorf, Dortmund, and Essen) are located in North Rhine-Westphalia, as well as the region is the second largest metropolitan area on the European continent, Rhine-Ruhr. The region is known as the industrial center of Germany.

North Rhine-Westphalia contains several of the most-often visited cities of Germany, both for business and pleasure. Here you can find numerous headquarters of Germany's large and mid-sized corporations, European outposts of Asian and American multinationals, as well as world-renowned chaine and factories. Many of the globally important trade fairs take place in Düsseldorf and Cologne,

Numerous reasons bring visitors to North Rhine-Westphalia state in Germany. Once known as the 'Land of Coal and Steel', this region of western Germany has come a long way developing from a solely industrial area into a major centre of German economy, education and culture. North Rhine-Westphalia today is one of the most prosperous German states and a home to 14 universities, several World Heritage Sites and headquarters of many major corporations.

Tourism in North Rhine-Westphalia
Apart from being a location for industry, Agriculture and higher education, North Rhine-Westphalia is a perfect holiday destination as well. 

Not quite all roads lead to North Rhine-Westphalia – but the region is extremely well connected all the same. This is thanks to its central location at the heart of Europe on the one hand, and to the densest infrastructure network on the continent on the other. 

Over 400 direct international flights depart from two international airport hubs and a further four airports serving European destinations. From London alone, a flight takes off roughly every hour, landing passengers in Düsseldorf or Cologne an hour or so later.
North Rhine-Westphalia is an ideal place for holidays for the whole family. The clear waters of the Baltic, its gentle waves and white beaches mainly attract families with children to the many seaside resorts along the entire eastern coast.

Regions of North Rhine-Westphalia

Bergisches Land Low mountainous region with lush green woods, rivers and grasslands; long-standing manufacturing cities.

Cologne Lowland Multifaceted cultural landscape on the River Rhine, several lively cities with millenium-old histories.

Eifel (North Rhine-Westphalia) Low mountain range with quaint river valleys and romantic small towns.

Lower Rhine Prosperous cities steeped in history and rural plains close to the Dutch border.

Münsterland Agricultural-dominated lowland with more than a hundred castles, palaces and manors; heartland of horse breeding, equestrianism and cycling.

Ruhr Germany's biggest urban agglomeration; formerly dominated by coal mining and heavy industry, now reinventing itself as a cultural metropolis with surprisingly green leisure areas.

South Westphalia Siegerland and Sauerland—rolling hills and low mountain ranges, one of Germany's northernmost skiing destinations, forest and lakes for hiking, cycling and camping.

Teutoburg Forest East Westphalia and Lippe—mix of lowlands and wooded rolling hills; presumptive site of a legendary fight between Romans and Teutons; historic towns, castles, monasteries and cathedrals.

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