Rural Surroundings.
Restructuring projects in the Ruhr Area have helped the region to regain its former strength after the coal crisis of the late 1950ies. Nowadays, the region’s face is shaped by an exciting mixture of large cities pulsating with life, and vast verdant oases.
Scenic attractions, historic sites, state-of-the-art industries, a vibrant cultural scene and numerous shopping and recreation facilities add up to the multifarious facets of the Ruhr area.
Regions.
The Ruhr Area is an economic-geographical region in North Rhine Westphalia which is usually put on a level with the association “Regionalverband Ruhr”, RVR. It altogether covers 53 independent municipalities: eleven...
Rivers.
The river Ruhr is a tributary of the Rhine measuring 135 miles in length. It originates in the Rothaargebirge, a low mountain range in Westphalia famous for its winter sports areas. One of Europe’s mightiest industrial regions...
Landscape.
One glance over a geographical map and one might consider the Ruhr Area to be one big metropolis. Who would have thought that nearly half of this region, which altogether covers approximately 4.435 square kilometers...
Nature Reserves.
In some areas, the natural landscape of the Ruhr region has heavily been affected by industrial and mine-related activities. It’s all the more important to conserve the biodiversity in the region and the pulchritude of...
Scenic Routes.
The face of the Ruhr area is characterized by an exciting mixture of large cities and vast green spaces. But if like to wander or hike, then the landscapes of the Upper Middle Rhine Valley, also called the Rhine Gorge, Westphalia and...
Trips.
Gone are the days in which the face of the Ruhr was solely characterized by steel and coal industry. Nowadays, the region comes up with cultural events, monumental art works and numerous recreation and shopping facilities...
Cycling.
Better known for the love they dedicate to their cars, Germans are also very fond of riding their bikes. Bicycle lanes within cities can be recognized by their typical red color and oftentimes cyclists even have their own traffic lights...
Walks.
No wonder walking is very popular with Germans: Not only does it keep your body fit; it is also the perfect way of travelling if you wish to experience the beauty of the landscape with all your senses. Also the Ruhr area walking lovers...
