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Rhineland-Palatinate

Region · 🇩🇪 Germany
Population 3,994,000
Area 19,789 km²
Time zone Europe/Berlin
Official website www.rlp.de
Rhineland-Palatinate

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Rheinland-Pfalz Unmissables

Rheinland-Pfalz showcases the UNESCO-listed Upper Middle Rhine Valley, characterized by steep vineyards and a high concentration of medieval fortresses like Rheinfels and Katz Castle. The region's history spans from the democratic significance of Hambach Castle to the Cold War-era Bundesbank bunker in Cochem. Architectural highlights include the Gothic St. Peter and St. Paul's Church and the Dürkheimer Fass, the world’s largest wine barrel. Outdoor attractions range from the Pinnerkreuz viewpoint overlooking the Moselle to the Holiday Park amusement center in Haßloch.

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Castles and Ruins

This collection spans the diverse fortifications of Rhineland-Palatinate, from the medieval ruins of the Rhine and Mosel valleys to the dense Palatine Forest. It includes Hambach Castle, a symbol of German democracy, and the massive Rheinfels Castle, once the largest fortress on the Rhine. The list features a mix of hilltop ruins, preserved palaces now serving as hotels, and architectural remnants dating from the Roman era through the 19th century, highlighting the region's strategic military and political history.

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Religious Heritage Sites

This collection highlights the spiritual and architectural history of the Rhineland-Palatinate region and neighboring Wissembourg. It features significant Gothic and Romanesque structures, such as the Abbatiale Saint-Pierre et Saint-Paul and the twin St. Servatius churches in Koblenz. The list also documents Jewish heritage through the modern Bad Kreuznach synagogue and historic cemeteries in Trittenheim and Kirrweiler. From the pilgrimage chapel of Schankweiler Klause to the Protestant Stiftskirche in St. Goar, these sites represent centuries of diverse religious traditions and cultural preservation.

13 places
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Regional Heritage Treasures

This collection spans the Upper Middle Rhine Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage landscape defined by steep vineyards and medieval fortresses like Katz Castle. It highlights significant cultural landmarks, including Hambach Castle, known as the cradle of German democracy, and the historic timber-framed architecture of Wissembourg. The list also preserves industrial and religious history, featuring the Häusener Kran crane, ancient Jewish cemeteries, and various historic residences that illustrate the architectural evolution of the Rhine-Moselle and Alsace regions.

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Viewpoints and Towers

This collection features architectural landmarks and scenic vantage points across the hills and river valleys of Rhineland-Palatinate. It includes medieval defensive structures like Oberwesel’s 14th-century Runder Turm, 19th-century monuments such as the Neo-Gothic Flaggenturm, and modern vineyard towers in the Rheinhessen region. From the Romanesque clock tower in Wissembourg to the wooden Alteburgturm in the Soonwald forest, these sites provide specific historical context and expansive views of the Rhine, Moselle, and surrounding forested landscapes.

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Rhineland-Palatinate — Map

Rhineland-Palatinate — Map

Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: June, September

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Typical weather in January

Poor
  • 4° (feels like -1°) · extremes -10°–11°
  • -1° at night
  • 13 rainy days
  • 1 sunny day
  • 2 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 0 · low

Typical weather in February

Poor
  • 6° (feels like 1°) · extremes -9°–13°
  • -1° at night
  • 11 rainy days
  • 5 sunny days
  • 3 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in March

Poor
  • 11° (feels like 6°) · extremes -4°–18°
  • 2° at night
  • 11 rainy days
  • 8 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in April

Fair
  • 15° (feels like 12°) · extremes -1°–23°
  • 5° at night
  • 10 rainy days
  • 8 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in May

Good
  • 20° (feels like 17°) · extremes 4°–27°
  • 9° at night
  • 13 rainy days
  • 8 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in June

Great
  • 24° (feels like 22°) · extremes 8°–31°
  • 13° at night
  • 12 rainy days
  • 8 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in July

Good
  • 26° (feels like 25°) · extremes 10°–34°
  • 15° at night
  • 14 rainy days
  • 7 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in August

Great
  • 26° (feels like 25°) · extremes 10°–34°
  • 15° at night
  • 13 rainy days
  • 8 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in September

Great
  • 22° (feels like 20°) · extremes 6°–30°
  • 11° at night
  • 10 rainy days
  • 8 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in October

Fair
  • 16° (feels like 13°) · extremes 1°–22°
  • 7° at night
  • 12 rainy days
  • 5 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in November

Poor
  • 9° (feels like 5°) · extremes -3°–15°
  • 3° at night
  • 13 rainy days
  • 1 sunny day
  • 2 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in December

Poor
  • 5° (feels like 0°) · extremes -8°–11°
  • 0° at night
  • 14 rainy days
  • 1 sunny day
  • 1 hour of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 0 · low

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency
Euro EUR € · Card payments · Commonly accepted
Emergency numbers
112 Ambulance · Fire brigade
Electricity
Type C / Type F
230 V · 50 Hz
Languages
German
Tap water
Safe to drink
Driving side
Right
Calling code
+49
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Tours & Activities

Riverside Hotel
Taxi · 8 min
Rhineland-Palatinate
2h
Walk · 6 min
Corner Café
45 min
Walk · 18 min
Riverside Hotel

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