A tour of the MedienHafen will show you that Düsseldorf is developing at a fiercely dynamic rate. As recently as some twenty years ago, the area was dominated primarily by warehouses- today, the district is in a state of permanent change. Home to numerous media and advertising companies, the MedienHafen os one of the liveliest places in Düsseldorf.
Part of the tour's attraction is also the various examples of outstanding architecture: the twisted buildings designed by the American Frank O.Gehry are as spectacular as the open design of the Landtag (state parliament) is symbolic, while the Rhine Tower is literally a cut above the rest.
All year from January (90 Min)
Time: Saturday 14:30Meeting point: Entrance Rhine Tower (Stromstraße)

Package includes

• 13 nights incl. breakfast in inns/B&Bs/hotels
• Rooms with shower and toilet
• Maps

Further optional services (not included in the price)
Luggage transfer
2–4 persons EUR 258.00
5–8 persons EUR 420.00
Day 1: Arrival in Perl
Day 2: Hike to Eft-Hellendorf (approx. 12.4 miles/20 km)
Day 3: Hike to Mettlach (approx. 12.4 miles/20 km)
Day 4: Hike to Britten (approx. 8.7 miles/14 km)
Day 5: Hike to Losheim (approx. 7.5 miles/12 km)
Day 6: Hike to Weiskirchen (appox. 11.2 miles/18 km)
Day 7: Hike to Grimburg (approx. 11.8 miles/19 km)
Day 8: Hike to Hermeskeil (approx. 13 miles/21 km)
Day 9: Hike to Neuhütten (approx. 11.2 miles/18 km)
Day 10: Hike to Deuselbach (approx. 13.7 miles/22 km)
Day 11: Hike to Morbach (approx. 11.2 miles/18 km)
Day 12: Hike to Kempfeld (approx. 11.8 miles/19 km)
Day 13: Hike to Idar-Oberstein (approx. 9.3 miles/15 km)
Day 14: Departure
Prices and travel dates
price: from 645,00 EUR
Price per person

• In a double room EUR 645,00
• In a single room EUR 830,00

The Europa-Park fairy tale goes on in 2013… Be there when Europa-Park reopens, on 23rd March 2013, in all its glory! Rapunzel, Doctor Know-all and the Golden Goose found a new home in the enchanted forest at Europa-Park. Quaint little houses at the entrance of the village, a magical ring of bells and an enchanted tower high above the rooftops - Those who believe in the magic of the fairytales will feel like being part of the Grimm Brothers stories.

Discover Germany’s smallest federal state in all its variety while cycling on the approx. 221 miles (354 km) Saarland cycling route. It leads through beautiful scenery along the Saarland’s outer border. You will pass impressive reminders of the regions rich history such as Celtic and Roman excavations and much more. Be surprised!
Tour description First leg: Explore towns and countryside between Herbitzheim and Bexbach (23 miles/38 km) Things to see along the route are the “Gollenstein“ monolith, the Baroque historical town centre of Blieskastel and the Roman Museum in Homburg-Schwarzenacker.
Second leg: Enchanting towns and breathtaking clear views from Bexbach to the “Bostalsee“ lake In Bexbach, you can visit the mining museum. Cycling on via the “Jägerburger Weiher“ ponds and up the “Höcherberg“ you will reach the Bostalsee.
Third leg: Cycling through “Saarländische Schweiz“ to Weiskirchen (28 miles/45km) This part of the Saarland is called “Schweiz“ (Switzerland) because it is a bit hilly here which means you will be able to enjoy great views! You will cycle along the Prims, a tributary of the Saar, up to Weiskirchen.
Fourth leg: Green forests and quiet lakes from Weiskirchen to Orscholz (30.6 miles/49 km) Starting in Weiskirchen, you will pass small villages, get to know Losheim am See and finally reach Mettlach, the Saarland’s “ceramics capital“.
Fifth leg: Boundary stones and great views between Orscholz and Wallerfangen (47 miles/75km) Today, the Saarland cycling path runs along the Moselle. Alternatively, you can cut the route short via Borg and continue along the French-German border to Wallerfangen.
Sixth leg: Nature galore between Wallerfangen and Karlsbrunn (23 miles/38 km) Today, you will get to know the river Nied, another tributary of the Saar and cycle through the “Warndtwald“ forest. Your destination is Karlsbrunn with its Baroque hunting lodge and deer outdoor enclosure.
Seventh leg: A mixture of nature, archeology and industry between Karlsbrunn and Herbitzheim (42.5 miles/68 km) On your last day, you will reach the Saarland’s capital Saarbrücken via Völklingen and the World Heritage Site „Völklinger Hütte“ (former ironworks). You will cross the French border and get to Sarreguemines. The last part of your tour will take you to Herbitzheim, passing the European Culture Park in Bliesbruck-Reinheim. Don’t miss some beautiful orchids plots on the way.
Package includes:

• 7 nights in selected hotels incl. breakfast buffet
• Tour description
• Bikeline guide “Saarland-Radweg“ (in German)
• Information material
• “Rhineland-Palatinate & SaarlandCard” for free entry to sights for three days

Further optional services (not included in the price)

• Luggage transfer between hotels (for two people or more): EUR 12 (per person and leg of the tour)

Booking information: can be booked throughout the year
Tour profile:
Tour is suitable for cyclists of average fitness. The tour is not about a sportive challenge but leisurely cycling through an enchanting scenery including breaks to relax and discover. Please note that leg three and four include some ascents.
Total lenghts: 221 miles/354 km

Prices and travel dates: price: from 391,00 EUR
Prices per person

• In a double room from EUR 391
• In a single room from EUR 528

Discover the "longest bar in the world" - and much more. Düsseldorf's Altstadt (Old Town) is packed with more than 260 bars, restaurants, cafés, and breweries, along with everything else that adds to the flair of a historically grown city. Join an expert guide on a stroll through the pictureesque lanes, take a look behind the scenes and prepare to make surprising discoveries. This is history come to life. Find out, among other things, why the Gothic St. Lambertus church has a twisted tower, how The Rider statue of popular elector Jan Wellem came about, where Heinrich Heine was born, and how tailor Wibbel gained fame. The Burgplatz (square) with the Schlossturm (palace tower) holds great charm. From here, it's a stone's throw to the Rhine embankment promenade- offering a stunning view of Düsseldorf's skyline and the Oberkassel Rhine banks.Winter season (01.01.2013-14.03.2013)
Time: Friday and Saturday 15:00, Sunday 11:00Meeting point: Tourist Information Old Town, Marktstraße/corner RheinstraßeLanguages: German/English Summer season (15.03.-31.10.2013)
Time:daily 15:00 in German/English
Friday also 16:00 in German/English
Saturday also 13:00 and 16:00 in German/EnglishMeeting point: Tourist Information Old Town, Marktstraße/corner Rheinstraße

The Sächsische Schweiz region (“Saxon Switzerland”) offers spectacular scenery that has inspired such famous painters as Caspar David Friedrich and Ludwig Richter. Walk the Painters’ Trail and discover the unique natural environment of the Sächsische Schweiz, with its wildly romantic valleys, bizarre sandstone formations, fantastic views and majestic flat-top mountains at a less-than-royal price of under € 100 per double room and day.

Services:

• 7 x nights in 3- and 4-star hotels
  
• buffet breakfast
  
• very good maps of the Sächsische Schweiz and the Painters’ Trail on the scale of 1:15,000
  
• Informative material about the immediate surroundings
  
• Transportation of luggage from hotel to hotel

It is the Saarland’s landmark, and you should not miss it. So, put your packed lunch in your rucksack, don’t forget your trail description and walk the famous Saar Bow route. Right behind the town of Mettlach, the trail leads into a dense mixed forest up to the ferry landing where you will set over to the other side of the Saar. An uphill passage will take you to the “Cloef“ viewpoint where your efforts will be rewarded. Chef Michael Buchna will treat you to some culinary delights in his “Landidyll“ hotel. Get ready for regional cuisine and meals prepared with fresh products and a passion for detail.
Package includes

• 2 nights at four-star “Landidyll-Hotel Saarschleife“ incl. breakfast buffet
• 1 three-course menu (free choice of courses)
• 1 four-course menu
• 1 packed lunch
• Trail description
• Use of indoor swimming-pool and sauna
  

Prices and travel dates:
price: from 180,00 EUR
Price per person

• In a double room EUR 180
• In a single room EUR 198