Rhineland-Palatinate lies in the heart of Germany, well actually in the heart of Europe. As early as Roman times trans-continental trade routes crossed here and the Rhine was a water way of great importance.
Rhineland-Palatinate was established in 1946. Today around 4 Million people live on its 20, 000 km². Economically it is one of Germany’s leading states. Its export quote is 40 percent, and it is an important region for chemical/pharmaceutical production and wine growing, as well as being the seat of many German television-stations. But the visitor isn’t interested in facts and figures, he wants to experience Rhineland-Palatinate: the wonderful country side, the warm and jovial folk, the abundance of culture and leisure activities.