As the seat of the Council of Europe, the European Parliament and the European Court; Strasbourg is one of the most important centers of the European Union. The French city is located near the border with Germany, therefore much German influence can be seen throughout, particularly through the architecture of the city. Of particular interest is the Old Town, which is a World Heritage site, and the Cathedral Square, one of Europe's most beautiful city squares. Due to the numerous channels that meander through the city and the picturesque half-timbered houses, the city offers a unique charm to visitors.

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.

Heidelberg is a city in southwest Germany. It lies on the Neckar River and not far from the mouth of the Neckar and the Rhine. Heidelberg is known for its castle ruins, located near the river and especially for the Ruprecht-Karls-University, the oldest university in Germany.

Although Frankfurt is the fifth largest city in Germany, it is one of the world's most important cities in the world. A special feature is the exceptional skyline of Frankfurt, which is characterized by the highest skyscraper in Europe.As well as the modern buildings, Frankfurt also boasts its old town, with an imperial cathedral, the Roman Mountain and the St. Paul's Church. Some of the most beautiful bridges in Germany span from shore to shore.

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.

Cochem is the second smallest town in Germany and is located on the left bank of the Moselle. The Moselle Valley is synonymous with stunning natural landscapes, with the region playing host to many castles and vineyards. Near the town are the well-preserved Cochem Castle and the ruins of the Winnen castle. Cochem Castle lines the skyline above the town and offers stunning views over Cochem and the Moselle River. There are numerous hiking trails such as 'Moselhöhenweg' located in the area, some of the trails even offer particpants the option to hike through some of the vast and beautful vineyards of the region

Nowadays Trier is a port city and has a history of over 2000 years and is the oldest city in Germany. Some fantastic Roman buildings are to be seen here! Some special recommendations include the St. Peter Cathedral and the adjacent Church of Our Lady. Benefitting from its geographical position, Trier has a history as a flourishing trade city.

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