Fresh, stylish & desirable – Cool Breaks

A trip to the Lower Rhine is something that everyone should do.

Arrive, relax, enjoy

Two countries, two intensive, varied and easily combinable experiences for visits of one or more days. Just take a break from everyday life - that's what the "Cool Breaks" are for.

Fresh: Active, Nature, Outdoor, Spa

The Lower Rhine has a stimulating and varied countryside. The scene changes swiftly fromlively cities to enchanting rural scenery with rivers winding through.
The flat, diverse countryside with its many walking and cycling routes and the multiple options for water sports on lakes and rivers offers a wide choice of relaxing activities.
Right here you can find three natural parks: National Park De Hoge Veluwe, Hohe Mark and Maas-Schwalm-Nette.
Climbing is another option, whether in the woods or the high wire adventure parks. Even skiers have opportunities, for all 365 days in the year. A meal break is always included - both traditional local inns and trendy bars look forward to welcoming you.
First-class hotels, spa oases and thermal baths ensure comfort for body and soul.

Stylish: Cities, Shopping, Events

City Breaks in the Lower Rhine region: lively, historical, international - a feel-good atmosphere in delightful surroundings. Unique events, mouth-watering delicacies and plenty of shopping await the guests in the creative centres of the Lower Rhine. There is so much to see: Arnhem offers numerous small boutiques, Roemond has many special offers, Krefeld features the largest street fashion show in the world and Duisburg is the modern metropolis spanning Rhine and Ruhr.
Exciting events take place every year in the region, including the "Four Days Marches", a hiking festival in Nijmegen with over 45,000 participants, the jazz festival in Viersen and the Classic Days in Schloss Dyck in Jüchen. The region blooms like a colourful bouquet, not least during the Floriade planned for 2012, when the gigantic world garden design exhibition will be held in the town of Venlo.

Desirable: Culture, History, Cuisine, Castles and Gardens

Cuisine or culture? If you look for the ancient Romans, you will find them here. In Xanten and in Nijmegen, the oldest city of the Netherlands, numerous discoveries continue even today to bear witness of the rich history of the area. The museums in the Lower Rhine are modern and rich in diversity. Art, history, traditional and modern themes can be found - and curiosities as well.
Numerous palaces, castles and ruins remind the visitor of the glamour of the past and many of them welcome visitors. Some have been converted into museums; others offer the chance of an unforgettable night in royal surroundings. The palaces and castles share a common feature: they are surrounded by beautiful expansive parks.
The cuisine is likewise princely. Inspired by so many different influences, the region offers local specialities as well as international cooking to appeal to the finest palate.