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Small shopping guide for the Ahr valley
Five excursion tips for relaxed shopping pleasure
Go for a stroll, browse for pretty treasures, treat yourself to something special or pick up a souvenir to take home: Away from the big shopping streets in the metropolises, the Ahr Valley offers cosy little towns with small but fine shopping opportunities that will delight you with their familiar flair and exquisite products.
We introduce you to five places in the Ahr Valley that stand for relaxed shopping pleasure - from the Rhine to the Eifel.
Charming & diverse: Sinzig
In Sinzig, you can experience shopping in a very special way - a mixture of historical charm, local diversity and a warm community. The picturesque streets of the town centre are lined with charming specialist shops, boutiques and cosy cafés that make the shopping experience something unique. Whether traditional craftsmanship, contemporary fashion or culinary specialities: You're sure to find something special here.
Our tip: around the large church square with the magnificent parish church of St Peter, cosy benches invite you to relax. Here you can relax after a shopping spree with a delicious ice cream and enjoy the sunshine.
The district town of Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler is the urban centre of the Ahr Valley and offers not just one shopping mile, but three. The districts of Bad Neuenahr and Ahrweiler each have their own town centre for a stroll. The town centre connects both parts and also provides a wide range of shopping opportunities.
More than 300 businesses have already reopened their doors in the centres of Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler after the flood. Retailers as well as catering and service providers are looking forward to welcoming guests and friends to the mostly newly renovated shops and restaurants.
Bad Neuenahr town centre
Quality, specialist advice and service - these are the hallmarks of shopping in Bad Neuenahr town centre. The spa town has always had a discerning clientele that values high-quality items. This is why you will find numerous exclusive specialist shops for clothing, delicatessen and interiors as you take a leisurely stroll through the city centre. The shops are mostly run by the 2nd and 3rd generation, which promises a high level of expertise and passion for the goods on offer. Shopping thus becomes a pleasurable experience with a good feeling that lasts a long time.
Ahrweiler district
Quality and service are also very important here. Let yourself be inspired by the new and creative retail concepts as you stroll through the picturesque alleyways in the historic centre of Ahrweiler. Immerse yourself in a variety of great products, friendly people and the historic flair of the medieval town centre, which is framed by the four mighty town gates. Here you can not only shop to your heart's content, but also stroll through the flower-decorated market square with the imposing St Laurentius church or stop off at one of the numerous restaurants and street cafés and marvel at the atmosphere.
Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler
Shop, feast, stay overnight, experience events, relax and unwind: Find out more about the urban centre of the Ahr Valley - Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler!
Wine & culinary delights: Mittelahr
Wine lovers get their money's worth in the WeinKulturDorf Dernau, the largest wine village on the Mittelahr. You can not only taste the fine wines at the wineries and winegrowers' co-operatives, but also buy them. Most winegrowers offer their treasures in their own wine shops and provide personalised advice. In the Marienthal district, the Marienthal monastery of the same name is home to one of the most beautiful wine shops in the Ahr Valley. In addition to wines from various Ahr winegrowers, connoisseurs will also find plenty of exquisite regional delicacies here.
Our tip: On a tour along the Rotweinwanderweg, you can hike through the vineyards from wine village to wine village and stop by the wineries in Rech, Mayschoß and Altenahr to take your favourite Ahr wine home with you.
Lively & cosmopolitan: Adenau
The small town of Adenau is located halfway between the Ahr Valley and the Nürburgring, nestled between the dense forests of the Hocheifel and the legendary Nordschleife. You can already feel the "racing atmosphere" here, as Adenau is considered the gateway to the Nürburgring, the Mecca for motorsport fans. The lively, cosmopolitan town is the centre for trade, crafts and services in the region and a popular shopping destination with a traditional weekly market. Large and small shops with a wide range of products can be found along the main street in the centre of the small town. There are also restaurants and ice cream parlours that provide the necessary refreshments for a shopping spree.
Our tip:
Why not combine your shopping trip to Adenau with a visit to the spectacular Nürburgring and let yourself be mesmerised by the unique racing circus.
Small but beautiful: Blankenheim
The pretty castle town of Blankenheim lies in the heart of the Northern Eifel. This is not only the source of the Ahr. The AhrSteig and the Ahr cycle path also start in Blankenheim, right at the source of the Ahr in the centre of town. The small town is therefore perfect for cycling or hiking through the Ahr valley from the west. Blankenheim is also a popular day trip destination for motorbike excursionists, as there is so much to discover here. At the foot of the historic castle is the romantic old town with its picturesque half-timbered houses, cobbled alleyways, cosy cafés and small shops.
Our tip: On a tour through the centre of Blankenheim, it's best to climb the medieval hilltop castle first, then pay a visit to the source of the Ahr not far from the Eifelmuseum and then take enough time to browse through the small shops to your heart's content.
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