COLOGNE, Germany — At 11:11 a.m. on Thursday, hundreds of thousands of carnival revelers took over the streets of the Rhineland in western Germany, dancing, singing, drinking and showing off ...

Over 300 castles let you experience their authentic and lively history. Rhineland-Palatinate's wine festivals are a hallmark of the region. The Christmas markets are world famous and are among the ...

Revelers outside Cologne cathedral. Photo: DPA. You might not have heard of Rhenish before, but it's the regional dialect of The Rhineland. And by the end of this article you'll be able to astound ...