Rhineland-Palatinate (Rheinland-Pfalz) Travel Guide — All 97 Cities & Towns

Key Highlights in Rhineland-Palatinate

Rhineland-Palatinate is a constituent German federal state (Bundesland) anchored by its capital in Mainz, connected by Deutsche Bahn ICE intercity trains and regional RE/RB services covered by the €58 Deutschlandticket.

Regional Cuisine & Local Food in Rhineland-Palatinate

Traditional Rhineland-Palatinate (Rheinland-Pfalz) cuisine celebrates seasonal regional ingredients, wood-fired sourdough breads, and centuries-old brewing and winemaking traditions.

• Zwiebelkuchen & Federweißer: Warm savory onion-and-bacon tart paired in autumn with freshly fermenting new white wine.
• Pfälzer Saumagen & Flammkuchen: Palatinate herb-seasoned pork and potato dish, plus crispy stone-oven flatbread with crème fraîche, bacon, and onions.

Regional beers, Rieslings & drinks: Moselle Slate Riesling, Middle Rhine Riesling & Palatinate (Pfalz) Grauburgunder

Featured Cities & Historic Towns in Rhineland-Palatinate

All 97 Cities, Historic Towns & Municipalities in Rhineland-Palatinate

Click any city, wine town, or village below for its dedicated travel guide, local dining guide, Deutsche Bahn rail access, and € EUR daily budget: