Amsterdam is a European cultural hub, known for its diverse culture and laid-back attitude. Canals criss-cross the city, and boat tours are a great way to explore. However modern the city may be today; the capital city of the Netherlands offers an abundance of historically significant sights. The Van Gogh Museum and Rijksmuseum offer an unrivaled collection of artworks, while a visit to Anne Frank’s House is sure to provide an unforgettable insight into the dark history of WWII. Whether explored by day or by night, a trip to Amsterdam promises to offer something for everyone.

Nijmegen, with its 163,000 inhabitants near the border of the Lower Rhine region of Germany. The 13th Century St. Stevenskerk church is one of the attractions, as well as the National Cycle Museum and Valkhof archaeology museum.

The city of Krefeld is located on the Lower Rhine, north-west of Düsseldorf and has approximately 235,000 inhabitants. Krefeld has several museums, such as for example the Kaiser-Wilhelm-Museum and the Long House, which was built in Bauhaus. Of particular interest is the Linn Castle, a castle of the 12th Century. Furthermore, visit Krefeld Park, the botanical gardens and Hülser Krefeld Zoo.

The city lies the Rhine, at the foot of the Seven Mountains. Königswinter has the oldest nature reserve in Germany and the city has a population of about 40,000. It is known as the site of the Federal Guest House, where national and international conferences took place. Königswinter is an ideal starting point for a trip to the Seven Mountains, a visit to the monastery or a trip to Heisterbach Dragon Castle.

The city of Rüdesheim is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Upper Middle Rhine Valley, and is one of the most popular tourist areas of Germany. Besides the beauty of the city, Rüdesheim is known for its excellent wine, which can be tasted in one of the many wine bars. The town has many interesting landmarks of note including Niederwalddenkmal, a commemoration of the end of the Franco-Prussian War, which invites spectacular views of the city. Seilbahn Rüdesheim offers a cable car ride up the mountain and towards the Niederwalddenkmal and over the vineyards boasting wonderful sights so have your camera at the ready.

Mannheim is a typical university town in Baden-Württemberg and lies on the Rhine. In addition, the city offers numerous museums, historical and religious buildings. Particularly impressive is beautiful and the castle of the Elector Palatine, which is the second largest Baroque building in Europe.