Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler, embedded into forested hills and the vineyards of the Ahr valley, is only a few kilometres from the Rhine. The indirect connection to the across the region railway net, the short distances to the industrial areas at the Rhine, Main and Ruhr as well as the connection onto the left-Rhine motorway A61 create a favourable location. Bonn is ca. 29km away. The central position of the district town is formed by the spa and tourism business, through the shopping and service industry as well as an attractive living area. Standing and importance of Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler are first and foremost established its character as health resort and tourism town. Winegrowing is another pillar. Famous is the casino Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler. On an area of 63,4 km2 live ca. 27.700 inhabitants.