If you like a touch of the mythical, visit the Nibelungenhalle in Königswinter the supposed sight of the fabled hero Sigfrid’s victory over the dragon Fafnir. Tiny descendants of the slain monster are to be found in the local reptile house. Those who wish to delve deeper into the sage of Nibelungen should visit the Nibelungenmuseum and the Nibelungenfestspiele in Worms.

The influence of Johannes Gutenberg, (the inventor of the printing with movable type) on the culture and media of the modern world is unquestionable. In the Gutenberg Museum in Mainz you can visit the home town of the master printer and see how his invention changed the world. A trip to the printing-workshop is also well worth while.