Danube-Main-Rhine

Having escaped major damage during World War II, the picturesque town of Regensburg is one of Europe’s best-preserved medieval cities, the oldest city along the Danube and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Old Stone Bridge, constructed in the 12th century, is a masterpiece of medieval engineering with its 16 arches. St. Peter’s Cathedral is widely considered Bavaria’s best Gothic architectural work. The Old Town’s Neupfarrplatz square is a cross section of history - it was once a thriving Jewish quarter, a bustling marketplace and the site of Nazi book burnings

Kelheim is the administrative town of the district of the same name on the Danube. The small town in Lower Bavaria has about 17 000 inhabitants and offers its citizens a varied programme of leisure, culture, sports and education. The town is situated between Regensburg and Ingolstadt at the mouth of the Main-Danube Canal, where the old canal harbour dating from 1846 can be admired as a monument to earlier architecture. The nearby Altmühltal valley and the Danube breakthrough is very scenic and is where you will find the Benedictine abbey Kloster Weltenburg.

Nuremberg is an independent city in Bavaria, not far from Furth. The medieval architecture that runs through the entire city is still recognizable today. The old city walls and the Imperial Castle tell of days long gone. Nuremberg is famous for its Christmas market. The Christ child heralds the Advent and Christmas market season.

The UNESCO World Heritage city of Bamberg enchants its visitors with a wonderful old town that invites you to stroll and discover.

Volkach in Bavaria is a small town in the Kitzingen district, picturesquely embedded in the Main loop.

The landmark, visible from afar, towers high above the Mainof city, the Marienberg Fortress. A wonderful view opens up from Marienberg's Panoramic views over the vineyards and the towers of around 60 churches.

The small town of Wertheim is located where the Tauber River flows into the Main. Magnificent half-timbered buildings characterize the shape of the market square. One of the town's sights is the parish church, which dates back to the Gothic era.

Connected to the Danube via the Main-Danube Canal, Frankfurt is one of the most unique cities in Germany. After all, it is the only city with a skyline of skyscrapers. A view of the metropolis from the viewing platform of the MAIN TOWER is a very special experience. Frankfurt is not only a very modern and busy city, but also has many historical sights and attractions.

Connected to the Danube via the Main-Danube Canal, Frankfurt is one of the most unique cities in Germany. After all, it is the only city with a skyline of skyscrapers. A view of the metropolis from the viewing platform of the MAIN TOWER is a very special experience. Frankfurt is not only a very modern and busy city, but also has many historical sights and attractions.

The city of Mainz is situated on the Rhine river, within the German state of Rhineland-Palatinate. It serves as the state's capital city and is the 38th largest city in Germany, measured by population, with more than 200,000 residents. Significant attractions within the city include Mainz Cathedral, the State Theatre and the Romano-Germanic Central Museum. It is also recognised as a key hub for the German wine industry and, in actual fact, the history of wine production in the city can be traced all the way back to the Roman era.

The German city of Coblenz enjoys a fabulous geographical setting. It lies at the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle rivers (what a treat for riverboat cruise trips) and the convergence of three low mountain ranges, the Westerwald, Hunsrück, and the Eifel (great photo opportunities). It is a popular destination for exploring the romantic Rhine Valley.

The German city of Coblenz enjoys a fabulous geographical setting. It lies at the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle rivers (what a treat for riverboat cruise trips) and the convergence of three low mountain ranges, the Westerwald, Hunsrück, and the Eifel (great photo opportunities). It is a popular destination for exploring the romantic Rhine Valley.

Dusseldorf, the capital and second-largest city of North Rhine-Westphalia, is a mix of old and new Germany. The Altstadt, or Old Town, is centrally located behind the Rhine Embankment Promenade and has been dubbed "the longest bar in the world" due to the estimated 300 bars and discos in the area. Shopping aficionados will be more than pleased with the variety of shops and interesting boutiques on Konigsallee and Schadowstrasse while fans of history and culture will not want to miss visiting St. Lambertus Church, the Rathaus (Town Hall) or the 13th century Schlossturm (Castle Tower) which houses the nautical museum.

Dusseldorf, the capital and second-largest city of North Rhine-Westphalia, is a mix of old and new Germany. The Altstadt, or Old Town, is centrally located behind the Rhine Embankment Promenade and has been dubbed "the longest bar in the world" due to the estimated 300 bars and discos in the area. Shopping aficionados will be more than pleased with the variety of shops and interesting boutiques on Konigsallee and Schadowstrasse while fans of history and culture will not want to miss visiting St. Lambertus Church, the Rathaus (Town Hall) or the 13th century Schlossturm (Castle Tower) which houses the nautical museum.