Located in the North Rhine–Westphalia region of Germany, Remscheid can trace its history back more than a thousand years. A small, historic village set in the midst of expansive woodland, visitors can venture into the surrounding forest for a range of outdoor activities. Remscheid, a city of around 100,000, offers more than the standard hiking and fishing, however; its historic center boasts a number of attractions, and with more hotel rooms than ever available through sites such as EasyToBook.com tourists won’t be short of accommodation options. The Lennep district is a traditional favorite with its many museums and art galleries, and although it suffered extensive damage during WWII its boasts a number of restored slate houses that architecture aficionados will love.

The former home of Wilhelm Röntgen, discoverer of X-rays and subject of the city’s Röntgen museum, Remscheid is now a key hub of the German hardware industry. A walk alongside the Alt River will take visitors to Germany’s oldest drinking water dam, the Eschbachtalsperre, beyond which lies the Haus Cleft, which serves as a local museum.  You may also want to set aside some time for the Mungstener Bruche, the highest railroad bridge in Germany.  During football season sports fans should try to catch an FC Remscheid match; although the team has slipped somewhat in recent seasons, the optimistic fans keep the spirit alive with their slogan “Legends may sleep but never die.”