Dusseldorf - Cologne - Bonn - Koblenz - Luxembourg by Train

Badly destroyed during the war, Düsseldorf was carefully reconstructed, and became the richest economic center in Germany. A relaxing walk along the Rhine River or a panoramic view from the Rhine Tower will allow you to admire this 'compact' city, where the modern downtown is nearby the Altstadt (Old Town) and the skyscrapers, banks and offices contrast with the old castles and churches. The open-air pedestrian mall in the Old Town is notable for 'the longest bar in the world' with over 250 pubs and taverns.

Explore the Rhine River, the 'Altbier' (Beer), Köningsallee Shopping Street, Museum Kunstpalast, Rheinturm (Rhine Tower), Kaiserswerth District, tour the Altstadt (Old Town), explore Media Harbor, visit the many museums, and so much more!

The world feels at home in Cologne, where people meet to enjoy a Kölsch. (Kölsch is a language, a philosophy of life and also the popular local beer.) The largest city in the Rhineland, Cologne is rich in antiquity. There is much to see from every period of the city's two millennia history, from the old Roman towers to the modern opera house. Cologne is also a bustling cosmopolitan city that is quickly becoming the fine art capital of Germany, in addition to hosting several major art and music festivals.

Visit Cologne Cathedral, Ludwig Museum, Romano-Germanic Museum, Wallraf-Richartz Museum, Cologne's Old Town, Groß St. Martin, St. Maria im Kapitol, KölnTriangle, National Socialism Documentation Center, and so much more!

The former capital of West Germany, Bonn is situated in the largest German metropolitan area, close to Cologne, Dusseldorf, Dortmund and others. The city is famous for being the birthplace of Ludwig van Beethoven and the location of many United Nations institutions. A charming small city of some 310,000 on the banks of the Rhine River, it has much to offer in the way of historical sites and attractions.

Visit and discover the Bonn Minster, Beethoven-Haus, Bonn Botanic Gardens and Poppelsdorf Palace, Old Town Hall and Market Square, Museum Mile, The Art and Exhibition Hall, Bonn Museum of Modern Art, Rhine River Promenade, take a river boat cruise, and so much more.

Koblenz has a rich history dating back over 2000 years. The city is surrounded by four low mountain ranges and forms a triangle with the Mosel and Rhine rivers. Directly where the Rhine River meets the Mosel River is one of its major landmarks, the so-called German Corner (Deutsches Eck). On top of the hill on the Rhine shore the old fortress, Ehrenbreitstein, overlooks Koblenz and the German Corner. Strolling around the Old Town feels like walking in an open air museum. The many statues and monuments on the squares around town are evidence of the long history that the city is known for.

Visit the Church of Our Lady, German Corner (Deutsches Eck), Fortress (Festung) Ehrenbreitstein, Deutschherrenhaus, Koblenz Palace, Deutscher Kaiser, Schängelbrunnen, Görresplatz, Florinsmarkt, Jesuitenplatz, and so much more!

Luxembourg's diminutive capital is a delicious contrasting mix of the old and the new. Spend some time exploring the old city with its cobbled streets and imposing walls, and feast your eyes on ornate windows or jewel-like medallions. Come back to modern day as you pass contemporary constructions of glass and steel that house the many banking and business establishments in the capital. Take a lovely walk through Useldange where you can't miss the feudal castle surrounded by rolling plain.

Visit the Grand Ducal Palace (Palais Grand-Ducal), Notre-Dame Cathedral, Casemates du Bock, The Grund, Place d'Armes, Chemin de la Corniche and so much more!