The three fairytale small cities of Rhineland-Palatinate: Instagram hits 2024!

A current study by the tour operator "Travelcircus" has shown that three small cities from Rhineland-Palatinate are among the most beautiful in Germany. The analysis comprises a total of 1,049 small cities and is based on the frequency with which these cities were shared on Instagram in 2024. The three Rhineland-Palatinate cities make it into the top 20 of the ranking that evaluates the Instagram presence of the cities.

Overall, Rhineland-Palatinate recorded a population of 4,174,311 inhabitants and extends over an area of ​​19,854.21 km². The three excellently placed cities are Cochem, Bad Dürkheim and Mayen.

The top cities from Rhineland-Palatinate

• cochem
  The smallest district town in Germany occupies 5th place in the ranking with 181,794 Instagram posts. Cochem has about 5,000 inhabitants and is known for the Reichsburg, which was built around 1100 and was destroyed in the 17th century. The city is embedded between the vineyards of the Moselle and is famous for its regional cuisine and the Riesling.
• Bad Dürkheim
  Bad Dürkheim reached the 16th place with 111,220 Instagram contributions. The city is known for its healing water and the popular sausage market wine fair. The popular photo motifs include the largest wine barrel in the world and the spa park. The city is a popular destination for those seeking relaxation and wine lovers.
• Mayen
  Mayen occupies the 20th place in the ranking with 100.199 Instagram contributions. The city is known for the Genovevaburg and the Eifel Museum, while the German slate mine is 16 meters below Genovevaburg. Nearby is the Eltz Castle, known as a prototype of a German knight's castle.

Füssen with Neuschwanstein Castle leads the ranking with 366,811 contributions and is the most popular city on Instagram. Füssen is also the highest city of Bavaria and is at the top of the ranking for the eighth time in a row. Two cities from Baden-Württemberg can also be found in the top positions.

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