Destination in Rhineland-Palatinate

Tips for family trips in Rhineland-Palatinate

Rhineland-Palatinate is undoubtedly one of the most scenically attractive federal states. The low mountain ranges, the UNESCO World Heritage Middle Rhine Valley, countless castles and historical monuments as well as famous cities such as Trier ,Speyer and Koblenz are just a few of the highlights. There are numerous accommodation options, including many farms that offer farm holidays .

Whether you are spending your holidays in Rhineland-Palatinate or live there and are planning a family trip, there are suitable destinations for every taste.

Sights that are guaranteed to delight children too

A world-famous attraction is the legendary Loreley rock , which is located exactly where the Rhine is at its narrowest and deepest. To ensure that a visit to the 132 m high plateau is not boring for the kids, a number of child-friendly activities have been created here in recent years that ensure lots of fun. In addition to the summer toboggan run , on which you can whizz down the mountain in comfortable sledges at up to 40 km/h, there is a large playground and an entertaining tabletop mini golf course. The best conditions for a few fun hours with the whole family.

In the Celtic village of Steinbach am Donnersberg you can find out fascinating information about the life of the people in the region 2000 years ago. Celts settled in the Palatinate even before the Romans, and so young and old visitors can learn everything about the everyday life and culture of this people.

One of the most impressive castles in Germany, Eltz Castle , is also located in Rhineland-Palatinate. It was built in the 12th century and is still owned by the same family today. It is worth taking a hike to this hilltop castle and then visiting it as part of a guided tour. The historical art and furnishings as well as the armory and treasury are sure to delight little knights and princesses.

If you have always wanted to take a tour underground with your children, the show mine in Nothweiler is a great place to visit. During an interesting and entertaining tour through the tunnels of the ore mine, you will learn a lot about the lives of miners in earlier times.

Cities worth seeing in Rhineland-Palatinate

Your children will certainly not mind a stroll through one or the other town with a charming centre or an unusual sight. Trier, for example, is ideal for a family day out, as the Porta Nigra , the amphitheatre and the Barbarathermen are particularly child-friendly places. If you feel like it, you can then take a boat trip on the Moselle to discover the area from a different perspective. Koblenz is also one of the extremely attractive places in Rhineland-Palatinate. The cable car ride across the Rhine to the Ehrenbreitstein Fortress offers a fantastic view and is guaranteed to be a holiday highlight for all ages. Many day-trippers also choose Speyer, one of the oldest cities in Germany, for a short trip with the whole family. The Imperial Cathedral, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the largest surviving Romanesque church in the world. After the culture, a visit to the Technology Museum could be on the agenda, where unique objects from vehicle and aircraft construction are on display.

Animal and leisure parks in Rhineland-Palatinate

To the west of Speyer is Holiday Park Haßloch, one of Germany's largest amusement parks. A great day trip tip for families who are spending their holidays in the area. Alternatively, there is the Eifelpark Gondorf near Bitburg, which also offers attractions and rides for all ages. Of course, animal parks are always unbeatably popular day trip destinations and in Rhineland-Palatinate in particular you can choose from a large number of zoos that are spread across the region.