North Rhine-Westphalia Apartments - come and visit Germany's most visited tourist attraction

North Rhine-Westphalia is Germany's biggest federal state, in terms of population. It is also a great holiday destination all year round, and includes, in the shape of Cologne Cathedral, Germany's most visited tourist attraction. There are wonderful cities to visit, while the rural areas of the region provide great opportunitiers for activity and adventure holidays. The region is an important one historically in terms of the story of modern Germany, and the landmarks and buildings in the major towns are a testament to this. The region has four UNESCO World Heritage sites. These are: Aachen Cathedral, Cologne Cathedral, Augustusburg Palace in Brühl and Essen's Zeche Zollverein coal mine. This mixture of religious and industrial heritage offers a useful insight about the area to anyone planning a trip to stay in North Rhine-Westphalia holiday rentals.

North Rhine-Westphalia Holiday Cottages - marvel at the architectural beauty of the gem of North Rhine-Westphalia: Cologne Cathedral

The state was also the home of composer Ludwig van Beethoven, who was from Bonn, and there are many concert halls and museums where his great cultural legacy can be explored. People who enjoy cycling will love a stay in North Rhine-Westphalia holiday rentals. There are almost 14,000 kilometres of cycle routes in the region, with many of these running through not only great natural scenery, but also alongside industrial, historical and geographical landmarks. The amount of rivers, lakes and other waterways also makes it a great place for anyone who likes to get aboout by water. While the less actively inclined can enjoy river boat trips, canoeists and kayakers can find plenty of places to test themselves and learn new skills. Other people may prefer to simply sit on the lakeshores and enjoy the wonderful views.

Come to the following beautiful holiday destinations to view many more architectural and cultural gems, and to learn about fascinating European history:

• Relive a thrilling chapter of European history at the Hill of Crosses near your Šiauliai Apartments
• Choose Diekirch Apartments and visit the enormous National Museum of Military History, which houses one of the finest collections of exhibits and artifacts anywhere in Europe, including weapons, uniforms, papers, amour, vehicles, maps and personal belongings
• Magnificent architecture beckons you to rent Paris Apartments and visit the stunning French capital
• Don't miss out on the chance to see Gaudi's beautiful architectural designs with a trip to Barcelona whilst staying at Catalonia Holiday Villas

Choose North Rhine-Westphalia Accommodation and visit four of Germany's most beautiful UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Aside from its natural and historical attractions though, there are also some more contemporary and urban features to enjoy. Staying in North Rhine-Westphalia holiday rentals brings visitors close to two of Germany's largest shopping malls, Essen's LimbeckerPlatz and CentrO in Oberhausen. As well as shopping facilities, there are also spas and health centres at which visitors can relax. Local festivals such as the Kirmes fair are well worth experiencing, while culinary treats include Westphalian ham and gingerbread from Aachen. With so much on offer, a trip to stay in North Rhine-Westphalia holiday rentals really takes visitors to one of the liveliest and most vibrant areas of Germany. History, culture and nature combine to make the area a great holiday destination all year round.