Explore Rhineland

The Rhineland is the name of an area inside of the German border that the river Rhine runs through, the midsection of the Rhine especially.

Language Spoken
Language Spoken
(Germany) German; Sorbian; North Frisian; English; French and Latin are used here.
Currency & Time Zone
Currency & Time Zone
Euro
(Rhineland-Palatinate)UTC+00:00
Cuisine
Cuisine
Meals
(Trier) Inexpensive Restaurant meal 10 Euros, Mid-range Restaurant meal 50 Euros, Combo Meal 7 Euros
Drinks
(Trier) Bottle of Wine 5 Euros, Cappuccino 2,52 Euros, Water 0,55 - 2,34 Euros, Coke/Pepsi 2,11 Euros, Beer 0,79 - 4 Euros
Transportation
Transportation
Taxis
(Trier) Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) 6,50 Euros, Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) 2,50 Euros, Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) 25,20 Euros
General Transport
(Rhineland-Palatinate) Choosing trains or buses as a means of transportation is a good way to traverse the region.You can use a bicycle to explore the streets of a city (Bike rentals are possible), boat trips and car rentals are available as well.

Things to do in Rhineland

Go to the city of Koblenz to see 2 rivers converging together.Hike through the Rheinburgenweg Trail, past vineyards, castles and vistas.Climb atop the Loreley Rock for scenic view over the Rhine.

Medical Precautions

Medical Precautions

Recommended Vaccines

(Germany) The following Vaccines are recommended when traveling to Germany:

  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B and Rabies.The following vaccines are taken routinely when coming to Germany: Measles Mumps Rubella (MMR)
  • TDAP (Tetanus
  • Diphtheria & Pertussis)
  • Chickenpox
  • Shingles
  • Pneumonia
  • Influenza
  • Meningitis and Polio.
Top 10 Packing Essentials

Top 10 Packing Essentials

  • (Germany) a German Phrasebook
  • Weatherproof rain jacket
  • Universal Power Adapter
  • Neck Wallet
  • Windproof Travel Umbrella
  • Comfortable flats (shoes)
  • Packing Cubes
  • a Backpack
  • Travel Insurance for Germany
  • Shawl or Scarf
  • Brita water bottle and a First Aid Kit.
Passports & Visa Information

Passports & Visa Information

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