Explore the Rhine River valley's waterfalls and hillside vineyards
Explore the Rhine River valley's waterfalls and hillside vineyards
Learn about the picturesque Rhine River valley.
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NARRATOR: Central Europe's most important river is the Rhine. Its strength can be seen at the waterfalls in Schaffhausen, where the Rhine forms the boundary between Switzerland and Germany.
For many Germans, the Rhine valley is the most cherished [music in] part of their land. The Rhine valley is the birthplace and setting for many German legends, some of which originated in prehistoric times.
The mighty Lorelei rock towers over the Rhine.
Romantic castles overlook the steep slopes where wine is cultivated.
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The Rhine valley is the northernmost area in Europe for wine cultivation.
The slower the grapes ripen, the better the quality of the wine.
But it is hard work for the farmers on the steep slopes along the river.
For many Germans, the Rhine valley is the most cherished [music in] part of their land. The Rhine valley is the birthplace and setting for many German legends, some of which originated in prehistoric times.
The mighty Lorelei rock towers over the Rhine.
Romantic castles overlook the steep slopes where wine is cultivated.
[Music out]
The Rhine valley is the northernmost area in Europe for wine cultivation.
The slower the grapes ripen, the better the quality of the wine.
But it is hard work for the farmers on the steep slopes along the river.