There are not only many exciting cities, but also very different corners and offers in each individual city, so that even well-known destinations can be rediscovered time and again.
How about a panoramic cruise on one of the KD ships, for example, which sail to the sights of Cologne and Düsseldorf several times a day from April 12th to October 26th? With a new perspective from the water, guests on board learn lots of interesting facts about the respective city, its peculiarities and the people who live there. If you would like to combine an extended boat tour with a cosy meal, you can also opt for an all-inclusive evening cruise or a Sunday brunch. Also popular are the Dinner Moments with a special four-course menu in Bonn, Cologne or Düsseldorf or the Kitchen Parties with live cooking stations in Cologne and Düsseldorf. For tour operators, KD offers special packages for groups.
Another idea for an exciting city trip is a visit to Essen. The city in the Ruhr region scores highly as a major city with plenty of nature and activities on offer. For example, there are four varied and sometimes challenging hiking trails. Challenging hiking trails can be reached from the city centre in just 20 minutes. There is also an outstanding range of cultural attractions, including the Zollverein UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Folkwang Art Museum and Villa Hügel, the former ancestral home of the Krupp family with its extensive park and view of the beautiful Baldeneysee lake. Using the latest technology, history can also be experienced in virtual and mixed reality, for example in the award-winning ‘Essen 1887’ application. And if you want, you can also get a bird's eye view of the city on a trip in a zeppelin.
Meet the the experts from Tourismus NRW, Ruhr Tourismus, Essen Marketing, aachen tourist service and KD at the RDA Group Travel Expo 2025 in Cologne at stand C07.