Because of its extraordinary mild microclimate, favoured by the protecting hills of the Taunus, the Rheingau-Taunus region could also be named the "little Burgundy on the Rhine". The more so as the southern facing slopes of the Taunus all the way down to the majestic river pass into one of the most beautiful wine-growing districts in Europe: The Rheingau, the home of the famous Rheingau Riesling wines.

The Rheingau-Taunus Culture and Tourism association represents the Rheingau-Taunus district, several cities and communes as well as the Rheingau viticulture association and other marketing associations and companies. Its intention is the promotionally successful presentation of the Rheingau-Taunus region, its marketing and public relations in the areas of