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Three years ago, German DJ superstar Paul van Dyk suffered a severe accident at A State Of Trance Festival in Utrecht
where an arbitration court has sided with him and set damages at $12,588,643
According to theblast.com
the sum included $2 million for future medical expenses
$1.2 million for lost profits in 2016/2017 and $2.47 million for losses in the next 10 years
Van Dyk said during a keynote interview at Amsterdam Dance Event 2018 that his ability to perform had been permanently impaired by the accident
During his 2016 set at A State Of Trance Festival
which hadn’t been properly secured or marked
He fell several meters and suffered severe spine and brain injuries
Reports at the time stated that van Dyk had been lucky under the circumstances
since the Utrecht Medical Center are renowned for its expertise in neuroscience.
that he had to shorten his sets post-accident
He also said that no one from Alda Events had ever reached out to him to apologize or explain
Update: Alda Events provided the following statement to Pollstar: “The accident of Paul van Dyk was very unfortunate
We are not entering into a public discussion regarding the background or consequences.”
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If you drive through the more rural parts of Rhineland‑Palatinate in the winter
as the days get shorter and darkness begins to fall
you will spot the festive illuminations of countless villages
little towns and historic landmarks along the way
The lights in many of the little towns are reflected in the gently flowing waters of our river valleys
the castles are visible havens of light twinkling on the hills and slopes for travellers
and sparkling villages in the deep forests are an invitation to come in and explore
The Christmas markets in these places have a friendly feel to them
people know one another and all visitors are given a warm welcome
but they do really celebrate the Advent season in style
We would like to introduce you to some of these little gems
pretty Christmas markets away from the big cities that can make your December really special
spreading through the winding streets of this medieval village in the Palatinate
half-timbered houses and traditional wooden stalls in the shadows of the castle walls
the market on the first two weekends of Advent is transformed into a genuine winter wonderland
Sales stalls in the castle courtyard at the Neuleiniger Christmas Market
Festive tour of the Lucia Queen of Lights at the Lucia Market in Rech
With a fire crackling on the market square of the old town and surrounded by half-timbered buildings
timber-panelled shops and traditional delicacies from the region
You can even take a Christmas guided tour and discover some of the secret corners of this pretty little town on the Rhine
Festively decorated medieval alleys and stalls for the Linz Christmas Magic
Nostalgischer Weihnachtsmarkt auf dem Alten Markt von Hachenburg
Weihnachtlich beleuchteter Marktplatz und Pfarrkirche zum Deidesheimer Advent
Our Christmas events include Christmas markets
The lady of the castle stands on the battlements of her fortress and surveys the sweeping lands at her feet
her loyal servants at her side with swords and shields in their hands to keep their mistress safe
Enemies could be lurking in the thick forests
or they could attack by boat along the river
if only … but before you can finish your thoughts
bringing you back down to earth with a bump
Your children have charged on ahead in their knights’ costumes and your wife has also managed to tear herself away from the fascinating view – it is so easy to get swept away by the fascination of times gone by in the castles
palaces and fortresses of Rhineland‑Palatinate
Our six castle adventures in Rhineland‑Palatinate are all places you can take your whole family on a voyage of discovery into the past
Reichsburg Castle in Cochem on the Moselle
Dine as in the Middle Ages at the Knight's Gasterey for the whole family at Reichsburg Cochem
The wonderful views you could hardly bear to drag yourself away from come from your visit to the fairy-tale Reichsburg Castle in Cochem
the castle stands on a rocky outcrop high above the Moselle
surrounded by the steep slopes of the river valley
while the dense tree-covered hills of the Eifel and the Hunsrück creep towards it from the right and the left
You are currently enjoying the special guided tour following in the footsteps of Ravené
to mark what would have been the 200th birthday of the architect overseeing the reconstruction of the Reichsburg
You have also signed up for the ghost tour later
which will allow the little ones to explore all those hidden corners of the castle said to be haunted by ghosts
You have also heard good things about the Rittergasterey
an evening event in the castle vaults including a rustic meal just like the knights of old would have enjoyed
with music and games to transport you back to the Middle Ages!
View of the old walls of Kastellaun Castle
Hiking to the fairytale castle of Eltz near Wierschem
After your adventures in the wooded hills of the Hunsrück, the next step is the pretty Eltz Castle deep in the forests below the Maifeld
picture-perfect sweeping valley of the Elzbach
This castle was once occupied by multiple branches of a noble family at the same time and
as every family wanted to build their own tower
the result was the fairy-tale castle we see today
sitting on a clifftop high above the stream below
who offer you and your loved ones not only traditional tours through the faithfully restored castle but also special guided tours for children
guaranteeing an authentic castle experience with a real medieval feel
Berwartstein Castle boasts a similarly remote and idyllic setting
sitting in a winding side valley surrounded by the countless hills and serried ranks of trees in the Palatinate Forest
Set just a few kilometres from the French border
it is one of the only castle complexes in the Palatinate that is still lived in today
You can even feel like a real nobleman of old and stay the night before you start exploring
You can follow in the footsteps of the former castle owner and infamous robber baron Hans Trapp and find out about his misdeeds during the exciting and informative tours through the torture and weapons chambers into the underground vaults
it is said that they only reveal their secrets by candlelight
The wonderful viewpoints affording vistas as far as Alsace in France and the leisurely child-friendly tour of Berwartstein Castle make your excursion to this robber baron castle a lovely bucolic experience
Knighthood at Berwartstein Castle on a family adventure in Rhineland-Palatinate
Ehrenbreitstein Fortress in the Romantic Rhine region
With the family on a voyage of discovery at Ehrenbreitstein Fortress in Koblenz
After the tranquil scenery of the Palatinate Forest, our next step takes us to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress
one of the cultural centres of the city of Koblenz
This imposing and surprisingly modern-looking complex stands guard over the confluence of the Rhine and the Moselle
It has its roots in an 11th-century castle but was converted into one of the largest fortresses in Europe under Prussian rule in the 19th century
You take the cable car from the Deutsches Eck up over the Rhine to the citadel and
as both attractions are certified under the ‘Reisen für Alle’ accessibility scheme
Once you get to the striking castle at the top
the first thing on the agenda is a voyage of discovery
not to mention the impressive giant cannon
the ‘Time Express’ takes you on a trip through the past
with interactive timelines where the children can have fun finding about the nearly 5,000 years of Ehrenbreitstein as a settlement
After the defensive complex in Koblenz, it is time to explore the more sophisticated side of noble life in nearby Bendorf-Sayn. The magnificent Sayn Palace complex slumbers romantically in the shadows of the castle ruins of the same name
with the façade of the neo-Gothic residence captivating onlookers even from afar
with thousands of wings flapping in a magnificent array of colours
It brings out the wide-eyed child in everyone
all the exhibits of celebrities and the nobility at the New Museum Schloss Sayn could make you feel as if you have stepped into the living room of the rich and famous
who can enjoy dressing up in wonderful costumes at the fairy-tale workshop
the grown-ups can take a leisurely stroll through the romantic palace gardens
Visit to the butterfly garden at Sayn Castle with the whole family
A unique landscape of castles can be found along the Romantic Rhine
Spend a night like the lord or lady of the castle
there are lots of little family-run businesses focusing on traditional crafts
We are putting the spotlight on producers on the Moselle and the Nahe
In the mid-19th century, there was a distillery virtually everywhere you looked in the Westerwald, mainly operated as sidelines by farmers. This was how it all began for the Birkenhof Brennerei in Nistertal
Birkenhof has been producing not only grain spirit
but also fruit and vegetable schnapps made from apples and pears
the Klöckners came up with the idea of trying a whisky
Fading Hill Whiskey from the Westerwald is now just as well established as a traditional regional product alongside the legendary Westerwald Kümmel and Basaltfeuer
A gin aged in wooden barrels is combined with distilled botanicals to produce an unmistakable Westerwald gin
Stefanie and Peter Klöckner with the Birkenhof Brennerei team
the distillery visitor centre is one of the most popular destinations in Rhineland‑Palatinate
guided tours and even the option of making your own gin
The slate soils of Rhineland‑Palatinate not only produce excellent wines
they are also perfect for growing rapeseed and provide really special nutrients for the plants
And you can taste that in the oil made from the rapeseed
This is why Burkhard Kemp and Alexander Seeger named the product of their oil mill in Gödenroth near Kastellaun in the Hunsrück ‘Hochland Schieferrapsöl’
They make the rapeseed oil at their mill using traditional cold-pressing methods
The rapeseed is gently processed in an extruder press to retain as many vitamins and unsaturated fatty acids as possible
The oils are refined with natural flavourings including garlic
The oil mill forms part of the SooNahe regional brand
an association of producers in the Hunsrück and Nahe regions offering excellent-quality regional foods
Guided tours of the mill are available by prior appointment
Premium slate rapeseed oil from the Kastellaun oil mill
Gourmet mustard from the traditional mustard mill in Cochem
vegetables and herbs from local producers and their own fields to make vinegar
The spicy vinegar is matured in barrels once used to mature white wine
red wine or dessert wine until it has achieved the requisite balance of fruitiness and acidity
For those with a sweet tooth, there is the Marmeladen- und Genussmanufaktur making jam and other sweet treats in Ellenz-Poltersdorf
The red vineyard peach is a particular favourite of Marietta and Günter Probst
They use it to make a jam based on a traditional recipe
and also liqueurs and even a mustard that is an interesting combination of spiciness with the sweetness of the fruit for which the holiday region of the Moselle is so famous
Jeannette Marquis of ‘Marquis – Feines zum Leben’
Jeannette Marquis has made a name for herself for her jam creations based on the famous Nahe Riesling. Her little ‘Marquis – Feines zum Leben’ factory in Bad Kreuznach on the Nahe produces 37 delicious varieties of jam
Clever fruit spreads such as ‘apricot, lemon and myrtle’ or ‘purple-leaf plum and amaretto jam’ are the trademark of the Feinkost-Manufaktur Vinella in Bad Münster am Stein-Ebernburg on the Nahe
Claudia Rapp and her team use local produce combined with exotic fruits
The chutneys combine carrots with oranges or beetroot with pineapple
Regardless of whether you prefer to relax in luxurious starred hotels or on a homely vineyard
your wine tour will surely be unforgettable
Taste a large variety of wines at the stylish wine bars in our wine regions
There are numerous gourmet restaurants in Romantic Germany
offering varied culinary pleasures of a very high standard
The wine festivals in Romantic Germany are a pure pleasure
as diverse as the grapes that are grown and pressed here