At least 55 people have died due to severe flooding in Western Europe, caused by what experts described as the heaviest rainfall in a century.

Flood damage in the states of North Rhine Westphalia and Rhineland-Palatinate is severely affecting train travel in Germany, according to Germany’s rail service Deutsche Bahn. It is warning ...

The picturesque Rhineland-Palatinate region of western Germany is bursting with special-interest travel opportunities for visitors to enjoy.

More than 60 people have died and dozens are still missing in western Germany following torrential rain and flooding overnight Wednesday. One of the hardest-hit areas was the wine-growing, hilly ...

Bacharach, a medieval town on the western side of the Rhine River in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, is known for its half-timbered buildings and picturesque vineyards.

Germany's Carnival celebrations have kicked off with revelers heading to Cologne and Düsseldorf in particular. Added security measures are in place following recent attacks during public events.

Kallstadt is an idyllic wine village in central-western Germany Image: Getty Images/T.Lohnes No one wants to talk about Trump There are no longer any residents in Kallstadt with the famous family ...

The Harz National Park is one of the largest forest national parks in Germany (Credit: DieterMeyrl/Getty Images) Von Scheffel's experience mirrors that of another, far better-known literary figure.