Our excursion tips for your stay
Packed with numerous, nice highlights right in the area. Whether a farmer's cafe for a delicious cake, museums in the beautiful Ruhr area or cozy farm shops for souvenirs to take home. You can find a geographical overview on our map of the area. If you have any questions about our excursion tips, our colleagues are at your disposal: Inside the reception.
SURROUNDING PLAN
Natural parks in the area
- Dämmerwald // Schermbeck
If you are interested in the transformation of an old oak forest into the wilderness of tomorrow, something will dawn on you. Here forest areas are to develop in the future without human intervention or intervention on 128 hectares and in a completely natural way. You can look forward to a 2.6 km long circular route with informative panels showing exactly how the forest is regaining its diversity. To the website Dämmerwald - Hohe Mark Steig in the Hohe Mark Nature Park // between Münsterland, Lower Rhine and the Ruhr area
150 km across the Hohe Mark Nature Park - from Wesel to Olfen. The Hohe Mark Steig leads through dense forests, dreamy moors, picturesque floodplain and lake landscapes. Experience landscapes with unique views on varied stages from 19 to 27 km in length. To the website of the Hohe Mark Steig - Diersfordter Wald // Wesel-Diersfordt
North of the city of Wesel, the local recreation area Diersfordter Wald invites you to go for walks, nature observation and bike tours. The area consists of ice age sand dunes, peppered with small moor and heather areas, which are populated by rare animal and plant species. To the website of the Diersfordter Wald - Dingdener Heide // Dingden
A well-developed network of trails, which is equally suitable for hikers and cyclists, opens up one of the largest wetland biotopes in North Rhine-Westphalia. To the Dingdener Heide website
- Xantener Nord- und South Seas // Xanten
The leisure center Xanten extends on the two interconnected inland waterways right next to the city center. In addition to the 16 km long network of cycle and hiking trails, a thousand meters of sandy beach and an equally long water ski circuit, three leisure harbors with boat rentals, a sailing school and opportunities for diving, wind and kite surfing, stand up paddling and much more, holiday dreams are guaranteed here true, without going far. To the website of the Nord- und South Seas - Anholter Schweiz // Isselburg
The Anholter Schweiz Biotope Game Park has 6 km of easily accessible paths and around 50 species-appropriate animal species. The “Schweizer Häuschen” restaurant, which was built in 1893, is idyllically situated on an island. To the website of the Anholter Schweiz - Wild horse // Dülmen
In the nature reserve you will find - far away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life - a peaceful grazing herd, animated by frolicking and playing foals. If you stay longer, the instinctive behavior of the horses in the family and herd can be seen. To the website of the Wildhorses
Castles
- Castle Raesfeld // Raesfeld
Raesfeld Castle is very popular with cyclists. The restaurants and the castle café in the immediate vicinity invite you to take a rest in the shadow of the castle. The park benches offer beautiful views of the castle and give you the opportunity to take a deep breath. To the website of Raesfeld Castle - Castle Diersfordt // Diersfordt
The Diersfordt Palace, which was built in 1432, is located in the middle of an intact natural landscape and wonderfully secluded surroundings - with a stylish ambience, a rococo church on the palace square and its own bodies of water. To the website of Castle Diersfordt - Castle Gartrop // Hünxe
Gartrop Castle is a moated castle in the Gartrop-Bühl district of Hünx. The castle complex is located in the Lippeauen in the southern area of the Hohe Mark Nature Park. The facility can be viewed every second Thursday as part of events at the local country inn. To the website of Castle Gartrop - Castle Lembeck // Lembeck
The moated castle Lembeck is located in the northern part of the Recklinghausen district in the Lippetal, in the midst of the beautiful forests and meadows rich in water of the "Hohe Mark" nature park. The moated castle with its park, the surrounding forest and the museums is a nice destination for a tour by bike or car. The events on the castle grounds are a special highlight. To the website of Lembeck Castle Castle Lembeck
Restaurants in the area
- Mussumer Krug // Bocholt
A very good address for freshness, regional products & a lot of creativity without getting lost in extravagance - that's what distinguishes the boys' kitchen today. To the Mussumer Krug website - La Grappa // Marienthal
A nice little italian restaurant in the monastery village of Marienthal. If you need some refreshment on a bike tour, this is the right place for you. To the La Grappa website - Marienthaler Gasthof // Marienthal
Idyllic location with a direct view of the Issel. A beautiful beer garden invites you to linger. To the website of the Marienthaler Gasthof - Gasthof Pannebäcker // Schermbeck
A small inn to stop off at on your hike or bike route. To the website of the Gasthof Pannebäcker
- Landhaus Grüneklee // Rhedebrügge
A beautiful restaurant where regionality is just as important as cosmopolitanism. Let yourself be won over by the young German cuisine. To the website of Landhaus Grüneklee - Cafe Landluft // Bislich
The café is a lovingly converted barn in the middle of the countryside. Enjoy country life from its most beautiful side with a good cup of coffee and a delicious piece of fresh, homemade cake. To the website of Cafe Landluft - Huckleberry´s // Bocholt
A small deli in downtown Bocholt with great creations and beautiful products to take away. To the Huckleberry's website Huckleberry´s - To the Fuchsbau // Schermbeck
A small inn to stop off at on your hike or bike route. To the website of the Fuchsbau
Wine houses
- Weinhaus Paus // Wesel
The range includes excellent wines from the best growing regions - explore the world of wine with Otto Paus' international selection. Browse through the world of wine and be inspired. To the website of the Weinhaus Paus - Kloster Kraul // Wertherbruch on the Lower Rhine
A winery on the Lower Rhine? Not quite ... Eckhard Kloster and Heike Kloster-Kraul have created an idyllic place in Wertherbruch where you can relax. The family's winery is in Worms-Abenheim, but sales and home are on the beautiful Lower Rhine. To the website of the Weinhaus Kloster Kraul Weinhaus Kloster Kraul - Hof Böckenhoff // Erle
A small grain distillery in Münsterland that prides itself on burning its spirits to the highest quality standard in its own copper device. Recipes of grain and liqueurs, handed down in the sixth generation, have made the distillery famous far beyond the region. To the website of the Böckenhoff grain distillery
Farm shops in the area
- Van Nahmen // Hamminkeln
One of the most renowned private wine presses in Germany. In the in-house farm shop you will find a lovingly made selection of delicacies, regional specialties and great gift ideas for every occasion. We are also available for advice and a tasting of the juices. To the Van Nahmen website - Hof Schäfer // Nordbrock
In the Schäfer farm shop you will also find a great selection of regional and freshly harvested products. A flower meadow to cut yourself and the in-house chickens complete the variety. To the website of Hof Schäfer - Schulte Drevenackshof // Drevenack
A cozy farm shop with fresh, regional products from our own cultivation. Whether asparagus, strawberries, apples or the fir tree for Christmas. You will find it here. To the Schulte-Drevenackshof website
- praline factory Große-Bölting // Rhede
To this day, passion for chocolate, technical perfection and many years of experience form the basis for the production of exquisite pralines, truffles, chocolate figures and chocolate specialties. To the Manufaktur website - Büffelhof Kragemann // Barlo
The specialty of the farm are the good-natured water buffalo. In the farm shop you will find very special meat, cheese and milk products. To the website of the Büffelhof - Hof Böckenhoff // Drevenack
At Gut Böckenhoff you can buy field-fresh products and experience first hand how the asparagus is harvested and processed. Explore the asparagus nature trail or let yourself be guided through the fields! To the website of Hof Böckenhoff
Shopping
at Ruhrgebiet
- CentrO // Oberhausen
Europe's largest shopping and leisure center. Whether retail or gastronomy - the Centro has a lot to offer. The retail stores are spread over two levels with a gross sales area of 125,000 square meters. To the website of the CentrO - Limbecker Platz // Essen
With 70,000 square meters of retail space and more than 200 shops, Limbecker Platz Essen is one of the largest inner-city shopping centers in Germany. To the Limbecker Platz website - Königsallee // Düsseldorf
The Königsallee, affectionately known as KÖ, is a stimulating shopping paradise and an exciting nightlife area in one. The inimitable combination of indulgent luxury and Rhenish joie de vivre has made it a world-famous trademark and turns a street into an attitude to life. To the website of the Düsseldorfer Königsallee - The inner cities of Wesel, Bocholt, Dinslaken and Xanten are also ideal for a leisurely stroll through town.
Sights in the area
- Xanten Cathedral // Xanten
Der St. Viktor Dom gilt als größter zwischen Köln und dem Meer. Ein Besuch des beeindruckenden Gemäuers ist zu empfehlen. Zur Website des Xantener Dom - Wesel Willibrordi Cathedral // Wesel
The cathedral is one of the largest and most beautiful Protestant churches in the Rhineland and at the same time Wesel's city church. Located on the beautiful market square, embedded in old houses. To the website of the Cathedral Weseler Willibrordi Cathedral - Landscape Park North // Duisburg
The special ambience of the former ironworks, whose modern halls exude an attractive charm, are the stages for plays, concerts, readings and cinemas. To the website of the Landschaftspark Nord Landschaftspark Nord - Metronom Theater // Oberhausen The Stage Metronom Theater at CentrO Oberhausen is Germany's most modern musical and show theater. To the website of the Metronom Theaters
- Zeche Zollverein // Essen
Also known as the "Eiffel Tower of the Ruhr Area", was a hard coal mine in Essen that was active from 1851 to 1986. Today it is an architectural and industrial monument. Together with the Zollverein coking plant, the pits are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Zollverein is the anchor point of the European Route of Industrial Culture and the location of various cultural institutions as well as the Folkwang University of the Arts. To the website of the Zeche Zollverein - Planetarium // Bochum
The central projector shows the starry sky as you can see it from Earth - over 9,000 brilliant stars shine above you in the always cloudless planetarium sky. To the Planetarium website - Tetraeder // Bottrop
The Tetraeder is a walk-on viewing terrace in the form of a three-sided pyramid in Bottrop. The steel construction rests on four 9 m high concrete pillars and is located on the top of the approx. 120 m high heap. When the view is clear, you have a panoramic view of the entire Ruhr area. To the website of the Tetraeders
Museums
which can be reached by bike
- Otto Pankok Museum // Hünxe
Painter and sculptor, with Nolde and Barlach made a great contribution to painting in the first half of this century. Experience fascinating art in a variety of ways. To the website of the Otto Pankok Museum - Prussia Museum // Wesel
Almost 350 years of shared history connect Westphalia and the Rhineland with Brandenburg and Prussia. Discover the diversity of Westphalian-Prussian history. To the website of the LVR Museum - Roman Museum // Xanten
In the Xanten Archaeological Park, Germany's largest archaeological open-air museum invites you to take a stimulating excursion into history. The fascinating exhibition leads on a light, floating tour up to the museum roof. Visitors can expect a path through centuries of Roman history on the Lower Rhine. To the website of the Roman Museum - Textile Museum // Bocholt
The TextilWerk Bocholt with weaving and spinning mill is located in the heart of a cultural quarter between the city center and Aasee. In the weaving mill, a world of adventure awaits you with daily show production on historical looms and a fully furnished house with a blooming workers' garden. To the website of the Textile Museum
Museums in the Ruhr area
- Museum Schloss Oberhausen // Oberhausen
In an ambitious, alternating exhibition program, the LUDWIGGALERIE presents loans from all over the world in the spacious rooms of the classical palace complex. To the website of the Museum Schloss Oberhausen - Lehmbruck Museum // Duisburg
It is characterized by a collection of international modern sculpture that is unique in Europe, the unique combination of outstanding museum architecture and a sculpture park. To the website of the Lehmbruck Museum - Gasometer // Oberhausen
The gasometer is more than an industrial monument. Since it was closed more than 30 years ago, it has become the symbol of the city of Oberhausen and is now one of the most popular exhibition locations in the Ruhr area. Changing exhibitions on different themes. A visit will be worth it in any case. To the website of the Gasometer - RedDot Design Museum // Essen
On five floors and a good 4,000 square meters, only products are presented that have been awarded by an international jury of experts in one of the world's largest design competitions - the Red Dot Design Award. Thematic special exhibitions complement the inspiring insight into the world of design. To the website of the RedDot Design Museum
- Xanten North and South Seas // Xanten
The leisure center Xanten extends on the two interconnected inland waterways right next to the city center. In addition to the 16 km long network of cycle and hiking trails, a thousand meters of sandy beach and an equally long water ski circuit, three leisure harbors with boat rentals, a sailing school and opportunities for diving, wind and kite surfing, stand up paddling and much more, holiday dreams are guaranteed here true, without going far. To the website of the North and South Seas - Anholter Switzerland // Isselburg
The Anholter Schweiz Biotope Game Park has 6 km of easily accessible paths and around 50 species-appropriate animal species. The “Schweizer Häuschen” restaurant, which was built in 1893, is idyllically situated on an island. To the Anholter Switzerland website - Wild horse // Dülmen
In the nature reserve you will find - far away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life - a peaceful grazing herd, animated by frolicking and playing foals. If you stay longer, the instinctive behavior of the horses in the family and herd can be seen. To the website of the wild horses Wild horses
Further information about the Lower Rhine can be found on the following websites:
www.niederrhein-tourismus.de www.schermbeck.de www.ruhr-tourismus.de www.metropoleruhr.de