Discover the secrets of Rhineland-Palatinate: A summer dream for everyone!

Discover the secrets of Rhineland-Palatinate: A summer dream for everyone!

The summer holidays are just around the corner in Rhineland-Palatinate, and the region offers a variety of leisure activities that delight both locals and travelers. The variety ranges from scenic hikes to relaxing swimming spots and exciting amusement parks. This makes Rhineland-Palatinate an attractive destination for different types of vacation, as rp-online.de reports.

The state boasts over 131 outdoor pools and more than 60 bathing waters that offer refreshment during the warm months. Particularly recommended are the Gemünder Maar natural outdoor swimming pool in the Eifel and the Altrheinsee near Eich, which is an inviting local recreation area with a sandy beach. Information about water quality and swimming spots is available online.

Activities for the whole family

There are numerous attractive offers for families who want to stay in Rhineland-Palatinate. The theme parks, such as the Holiday Park, now known as Plopsaland Germany, and the Eifelpark, offer a lot of action and adrenaline. In addition, there is the Geierlay suspension rope bridge in the Hunsrück, which offers visitors who are not afraid of heights unforgettable experiences. Alternatively, shorter circular routes such as the 6 km long Geierlay loop can be explored, as swr.de emphasizes.

For animal lovers, Andernach has the largest cold water geyser in the world, which has been active again since the end of March and can bubble up to 60 meters high. The Landau Zoo, which is home to over 600 animals from many different species, also offers exciting insights. The Bell Animal Adventure Park in the Hunsrück also attracts visitors with mini pigs, raccoons and even tigers. Families with young children will particularly appreciate the opportunity to pet goats and sheep.

Hiking experience and nature conservation

Rhineland-Palatinate has numerous award-winning hiking trails that take those seeking relaxation into nature. The best-known hiking trails include the Rheinsteig, Moselsteig, Saar-Hunsrück-Steig, Eifelsteig and Ahrsteig. These paths are ideal for relaxing walks through forests and past beautiful viewpoints. Barrier-free hiking trails are also marked so that families with strollers or people with disabilities can also enjoy nature.

The region is slowly recovering from the slump caused by the flood disaster four years ago, especially in the Ahr Valley, and now offers a variety of leisure activities again. The “Palatinate with Kids” offer provides specific information about child-friendly destinations, including bear caves and wildlife parks.

With the official start of the holidays on July 7th, increased traffic volumes on the motorways are expected, particularly due to construction sites and closures. Many people are heading to Rhineland-Palatinate at the same time, which can lead to delays on main travel routes, especially as the summer holidays have already started in other countries such as Italy and Scandinavia. Whether relaxing days at the lake or adventurous excursions into nature, Rhineland-Palatinate has something in store for everyone.