Hotels in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia sits in western Germany, with a temperate climate where summers average 70°F (21°C) and winters hover around 37°F (3°C). It's famous for the Cologne Cathedral with its twin 515-foot spires, the industrial-turned-cultural Ruhr region, and lively Carnival celebrations each February. In summer, you can bike along the Rhine River past medieval castles, while winter brings Christmas markets serving mulled wine and local black altbier from Düsseldorf's breweries.