Top 10 Sights & Landmarks in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

July 25, 2021 Janean Rudisill

North Rhine-Westphalia (German: Nordrhein-Westfalen, pronounced [ˈnɔʁtʁaɪ̯n vɛstˈfaːlən] ( listen), commonly shortened to NRW) is the most populous state of Germany, with a population of approximately 18 million, and the fourth largest by area. Its capital is Düsseldorf; the largest city is Cologne. Four of Germany's ten largest cities (Cologne, Düsseldorf, Dortmund, and Essen) are located in this state, as well as the second largest metropolitan area on the European continent, Rhine-Ruhr.
Restaurants in North Rhine-Westphalia

1. Cologne Cathedral

Domkloster 4, 50667 Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia Germany +49 221 17940200 [email protected] http://www.koelner-dom.de/home/
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4.5 based on 21,825 reviews

Cologne Cathedral

This giant Gothic cathedral, which until its completion in 1880 had been under construction for over 500 years, is perhaps Germany's most famous religious structure and includes two huge towers that serve as the defining symbol of Cologne's skyline.

Reviewed By _rayscom - Long Buckby, United Kingdom

Jaw dropping cathedral.Wonderful to walk around.You can have an unhurried stroll and wonder at the skills involved in the conduction of this wonderful building.Not for the faint hearted is a trip up to the bell tower.Breathtaking in every sense of the word. Very busy in summer

2. Schloss Benrath

Benrather Schlossallee 100-106, 40597 Dusseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia Germany +49 211 8921903 [email protected] http://www.zollfeste-zons.de/schloss-benrath
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4.5 based on 721 reviews

Schloss Benrath

Reviewed By cleom708

We spent a great day at this palace, everything was amazing from the building to the beautiful gardens. You could truly travel back in time

3. Aachen Cathedral

Klosterplatz 2, 52062 Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia Germany +49 241 47709142 [email protected] http://www.aachenerdom.de
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4.5 based on 3,659 reviews

Aachen Cathedral

Reviewed By karan06011955 - Bengaluru, India

Any structure that speaks about historical facts and figures are always interesting. Aachen Cathedral is no exception. The Gothic architecture is too evident in the structure. Tall minarets, high domes with stained glass paintings and large doors welcoming you... with quiet interiors. The Dom Cathedral of Aachen was built by the great Emperor Charliemagne and his body is buried here.. There are many more religious leaders and Kings are also buried here. In that sense this is almost like a holy place with so many historically famous and those who have been associated with Infant Jesus, - the infant jesus cloth was sbelieved to have been brought by Emperor Charlie... Its said that the Loin cloth of Jesus was also brought by him It is an important pilgrimage stop. Its indeed an architectural marvel embedded with historical facts that makes it extremely interested.

4. City Hall Aachen

Markt, 52062 Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia Germany +49 241 4327310 http://www.rathaus-aachen.de
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4.5 based on 984 reviews

City Hall Aachen

Reviewed By macedonboy - Glasgow, United Kingdom

The town hall of Rathaus is hard to miss as it's right in the old town and part of the Charlemagne Route. It's a put much of the facade is under covers dues to renovations, but what you can see is pretty. Even by the standards of Gothic architecture, the facade is adorned with an incredible number of statues. Inside you can see a painting of Charlemagne and two paintings of Napoleon and Josephine in the main hall.

5. Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex in Essen

Gelsenkirchener Str. 181 45309, 45309 Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia Germany +49 201 246810 http://www.zollverein.de/
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4.5 based on 1,414 reviews

Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex in Essen

Reviewed By KarinvanB

They are still re-opening/re-arranging areas of the old mines for the people. You can get on the terrain without paying a fee and just walk around. There is also a cycling path. I would suggest to visit the museum. The very long escalator is a highlight itself. There is plenty to see. You can have a drink afterwards at the cafe. Plenty of parkingspaces. The area is also good accessable by train. Everywhere in Essen you see pictures of the Zollverein. Happy I finally got to meet it, in real life????.

6. Historisches Rathaus Munster

Prinzipalmarkt 10, 48143 Muenster, North Rhine-Westphalia Germany +49 251 4922724 http://www.muenster.de/stadt/tourismus/altstadt_rathaus.html
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4.5 based on 322 reviews

Historisches Rathaus Munster

This 12th-century building is where the Westphalian Peace Treaty was ratified.

Reviewed By Vladimiramirela - Mississauga, Canada

With a typical Gothic façade, Muenster's town hall is a mid-14th century edifice. The characteristic gable was rebuilt true to the original in the 1950s. In 2015, it was awarded the European Heritage Label as the "Site of the Peace of Westphalia", which seems to be such a well fitting name for a place like Muenster, mainly a University and residential city where the number of bicycles exceed the number of people and where the old town is beautifully surrounded by a park.

7. Konigsallee

Konigsallee, 40212 Dusseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia Germany +49 211 86399025 [email protected] https://www.koenigsallee-duesseldorf.de/en/startseite.html
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4.5 based on 3,871 reviews

Konigsallee

No street reflects the city's well-to-do reputation more than the wide array of upscale stores and restaurants on Knigstrasse.

Reviewed By ammara839 - Sulaymaniyah, Iraq

It is a rare nice view close to the old city and to the most expensive shops It is in the center of Dusseldorf in a very crowded area most of the time you can enjoy he walking along the river

8. Schloss Augustusburg

Max-Ernst-Allee, 50321 Bruhl, North Rhine-Westphalia Germany +49 2232 44000 [email protected] http://www.schlossbruehl.de
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4.5 based on 596 reviews

Schloss Augustusburg

Reviewed By MaryBethH417 - Amsterdam, The Netherlands

We had a wonderful visit to this Palace in Corona-time. Must reserve and be patient on phone. We went directly to desk and got the last”tour “ of the day 3:30-4:30 pm when they close. The tour consists of a guard more than guide, who directs you to info sheet in your language. No real tours due to Covid. Gardens are lovely. No photos allowed inside palace so be sure to buy small guidebook in your language. Large book only available in German but luckily my husband reads it so he bought one. Sadly we didn’t have time for the hunting lodge. My impression was that this was like a mini-Versailles. We had time for lunch at the Bruhler Wirsthaus-former train station-excellent! We returned after the tour for coffee and apple cake-not a bit was left and now we have to have carrots and cheese n crackers for dinner since we ate it all! Go if you can!

9. Rheinturm

Stromstr. 20, 40221 Dusseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia Germany +49 211 8632000 [email protected] http://www.rheinturm.de
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4.5 based on 2,964 reviews

Rheinturm

10. Muenster Cathedral (St. Paulus Dom)

Domplatz 28, 48143 Muenster, North Rhine-Westphalia Germany +49 251 4956700 http://www.paulusdom.de
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4.5 based on 522 reviews

Muenster Cathedral (St. Paulus Dom)

Reviewed By BigBirdEdinburgh - Livingston, United Kingdom

Been to a lot of churches and monasteries across Europe and this one is well worth a look. Despite the external renovations inside is immaculate and very inspired. The astronomical clock is outstanding and the structure itself very imposing. My only criticism was the beggars at the door....!!

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