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 The Rheinisch-Bergisch district has discovered tourism for itself and visitors are increasingly discovering the region for themselves too. The classic nearby recreation area for the major city of Cologne has become a destination for holiday and leisure.
There are two reasons for this attractiveness:
- the particular combination of nature and culture. Unspoiled woods stand alongside 1000-year-old churches.
- the versatility of the high quality offers, such as mountain bike riding, horse riding and wellness for example. |
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 The former Cistercian monastery, situated directly on the banks of the Dhünn, attracts many visitors. The impressive architecture with the largest church window north of the Alps captivates every visitor. Add to this a comprehensive range of concerts and guided tours. The wildlife park and the
Fairytale Wood - are in the immediate vicinity – there is something for every type of interest here. Further information can be found here. |
Pure nature: Wahner Heide & Königsforst
Breathe in deeply, enjoy the peace, ramble or cycle over idyllic forest paths – directly on the edge of the cathedral city, the Rheinisch-Bergisch district offers relaxation in nature. The good network of paths and the rapid transport connection make Wahner Heide and Königsforst a well loved destination for excursions. Further information about Königsforst and Wahner Heide is available here.. |
- Just like in the 19th century – industry and peasant life
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There is a long tradition of paper manufacture in Bergisch Gladbach. The Alte Dombach paper mill provides an insight into the manufacturing process in a historic setting. The buildings – part of which was erected as early as the year 1620 – invite visitors to a journey back into the past. Visitors and particularly children can try their hand at paper making here. |
 A rewarding destination for an excursion is also the Bergisch Museum for mining, craft and trade very close to Bensberg palace where the South Korean national team will reside. The museum awaits with large free grounds and typical Bergisch half-timber houses. Here, visitors can discover many worthwhile facts about traditional crafts. Other attractions include a show mine and documentation about the building of the palace. |
| In the Bergisch open-air museum in Lindlar, time seems to have stood still. In the 25-hectare grounds, visitors take a leap back to peasant life in the 19th century. Guests can see here how fields are cultivated with plough and oxen and how hot iron is worked in the forge. Some 20 000 exhibition items stand in the historic buildings. Old farm animals that are now frequently threatened with extinction live on the meadows: red cows, woodland sheep, meadow pigs, goats and Bergisch land chickens. |
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Impressions from the Rheinisch-Bergisch district!
The Naturarena Bergisches Land offers something for every taste. Discover and enjoy here. |
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