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Kreis Wesel

The district of Wesel has many places of interest. The Romans founded Xanten, then called "Colonia Ulpia Traiana", on the northern Limesweg ("Limes Road"). Visitors to Archeologisch Park Xanten and the Roman Museum are taken on a voyage of discovery to the period of Roman rule.

During the Prussian period the Hansa town of Wesel, situated between the Rhine and the Lippe, used to be a fortress. The Preußen museum in Wesel is housed in the former granary of the Wesel citadel. The famous "Wesel Donkey" is located near the Berliner Tor. Konrad Duden, who pioneered the German spelling, was born here.

A varied landscape along and with the rivers Rhine, Lippe and Issel. No fewer than three rivers dominate the landscape of the district of Wesel. In addition to fun outings by large Rhine barges, canoe trips, diving and sailing courses are also available. Of course water rats, too, come into their own in the many lakes such as the Nordsee and Südsee in Xanten.

Crossing a magnificent, alternating landscape, the walks and cycle routes in the district offer plenty of sporting activities. Visitors can catch their breath and recharge their batteries in Hohe Mark area of natural beauty, also known as the "green lung" of this area. Cyclists can use a vast cycle track web with nearly 1000 signposted cycle tracks.

In winter approximately 200,000 wild geese stay on the Bislicher Islands near Wesel. From wild geese to Christmas turkeys, there are a lot more culinary delights to be enjoyed. The "regional menus" in restaurants and farm cafés offer connoisseurs quality and choice.

Many of the cultural events are not just a must for day trippers. Examples are the "Fantastival", Dinslaken's open-air festival in the Burgtheater, the "Comedy Arts Festival" in Moers and the Sommerfestspiele in the Archeologisch Park in Xanten.

The district of Wesel on the Lower Rhine comprises 13 towns and municipalities in total.

Highlights Kreis Wesel

Freizeitzentrum Xanten

If you're looking for fun, activities and relaxation, Freizeitzentrum Xanten is the right choice, offering an array of aquatic sports - sailing, water ...

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Grafschafter Weinbergschneckenzucht

Why not try a delicacy? The town of Moers provides the unique opportunity to try "Helix promatia", a vineyard snail. All your questions will be answered ...

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Preußen-Museum Nordrhein-Westfalen

The 350-year history of Brandenburg-Pruisen is brought back to life in a 2000 square metre area in Wesel's stronghold, a former corn granary. A unique ...

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Golfclub Weseler Wald

Golfclub Weseler Wald is characterised by its flat location, clear signposting and the Lower Rhine park landscape with brooks, biotopes and matching ...

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Adventure Park Xanten

Put your courage and skill to the test in one of the most interesting climbing gardens (Hochseilgärten) in Germany. Take up new challenges on your ...

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The 'German' Line

Once a unique connection between East and West, the "German Line" railway link used to run from Wesel (D) to Boxtel (NL) as part of the international ...

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Kloster Kamp

Also called "Sanssouci upon the Lower Rhine" because of its terraces, the more than 885-year-old monastery takes its visitors back to its eventful ...

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LVR - RömerMuseum

In the LVR - RomanMuseum you can time travel through 700 years of eventful history in ten chronological exhibition areas. In the Roman baths you can ...

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SiegfriedMuseum

Siegfriedmuseum Xanten and the Song of the Nibelungs - the city on the Lower Rhine is inextricably linked with the great European myth surrounding ...

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Wasserschloss Gartrop

The recently renovated Gartrop Castle has woken up from Sleeping Beauty sleep. Visitors are welcome to enjoy a cold beer in the Biergarten in a stunning ...

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LVR Archäologischer Park Xanten

The archaeological park shows remains of Colonia Ulpia Traiana. Here visitors can take a trip back to Roman times. The amphitheatre and the harbour ...

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Weinfreilichtmuseum Kloster Kraul

The Wine Open-air Museum in Hamminkeln is unique, not just because it is the only one of its kind in Germany. The wine family organises guided tours ...

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