The Essential Guide to North Rhine
In recent decades, postindustrial North Rhine has experienced a creative resurgence, especially around former rust belt cities like Essen, Duisburg, and Dortmund, which are now linked by the fascinating Industrial Heritage Trail. The region also has its fair share of scenic landscapes—particularly the charming Siebengebirge area, the pleasant Sauerland, and along the Rhine River—as well as bustling cities like Cologne, Düsseldorf, and the former West German capital of Bonn, where you can find culture, leisure activities, and shopping in spades.