Unkel

The town itself is known for its charming half-timbered houses and historic town fortifications. Tourist attractions also include Ahrenthal Castle and the church of St. Pantaleon with its impressive frescoes.

Cultural highlights come in the form of regular concerts in the castle park or the annual art exhibition "Unkeler Palette". The local history museum also invites visitors to learn more about the history of the region.

For culinary connoisseurs, a visit to the weekly market is a must, offering fresh fruit and vegetables as well as regional specialities. Those who like to drink wine should definitely make a detour to the nearby winery.

Outdoor activities are also plentiful here: Whether hiking through the vineyards in spring or autumn or cycling along the Rhine in summer - there is something for everyone. In winter, you can even go ice skating on the frozen lake!

Even in bad weather, no one has to be bored: The "Rheinbogen" swimming pool offers bathing fun for young and old, while the Roentgenstraße Museum provides an insight into the life and work of the famous physicist Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen.

And where is it most beautiful in Unkel? Definitely: on the banks of the Rhine, from where you can enjoy the view over the water and the surrounding hills. So a travel guide for Unkel, Neuwied should definitely recommend a visit to the banks - a real highlight!