Arbenteuer in the Rhein-Erft-Kreis: Discover the future in a playful way!

Arbenteuer in the Rhein-Erft-Kreis: Discover the future in a playful way!

The future of tourism in the Rhein-Erft district: augmented reality conquers the region

new ways of experience

The Rhein-Erft district faces an innovative turn in the tourist offer. As part of a project, digital experiences are created using augmented reality (AR) that enable visitors and locals, to discover sights and hiking trails in a new way. This initiative has the potential to change the leisure behavior of the people in the region sustainably.

what is augmented reality?

augmented reality, ie "expanded reality", describes the computer -aided supplement of the real world with digital content. This is done, for example, through 3D visualizations or interactive games that are accessible via a smartphone app. This modern technology ensures that exploring nature and culture in the region becomes an exciting experience.

The Arbentuer in the Rhein-Erft-Kreis

The planned arbenture leads the participants through the various municipalities of the district, similar to a schnitzel hunt. In doing so, they can collect "recis", digital trophies, and share their experiences with others. The individual adventures are designed in such a way that they can be experienced both independently of one another and as part of a longer tour. The first adventures include:

• Elsdorf - View of the future Hambach
• Bedburg-Werwolf hiking trail
• Bergheim - The new Bergheim promenade "Via Libra"
• Frechen - pottery oven in the city center
• Hürth- brewing and beer culture hiking trail
• Brühl + Erftstadt + Naturpark Rheinland - hiking trail "Lake Round"
• kerpen - staging of the abbey place
• Pulheim + LVR - Abbey Brauweiler
• Wesseling - historical sights

The influence on the community

Torsten Heerz, department for regional development, emphasizes the importance of these new digital offers. For residents, this could not only enrich the way they perceive their surroundings, but also boost tourism in the region. "The connecting character will be a nice experience for young and old," explains Heerz, emphasizing that the joy of the "expanded reality" will attract many people.

a step in the right direction

The project is also in line with a broader movement in North Rhine-Westphalia, where a total of 18 other tourist projects were recommended by an independent jury. Additional digital elements such as map material and games are integrated into the app to implement the AR project in the Rhein-Erft district. Cooperation with local providers from the catering trade will expand the possibility of refreshration and accommodation.

accessibility and multilingualism

An important goal is accessibility, so that all people, regardless of their mobility, can take part in the arbitrariness. In addition, the application is designed in multilingual way to address a wider target group and to offer both locals and tourists an unforgettable experience.

- Nag