Ein Mann und eine Frau blicken auf den Rhein, im Hintergrund steht eine Kirche
Dominik Ketz, Tourismus NRW e.V., Der Rheinradweg führt an Emmerich mit seiner Rheinpromenade vorbei.

Wesel and Emmerich landing stage

From the Lower Rhine in all directions

A detour into nature, following in the footsteps of Joseph Beuys or experiencing unique industrial culture in the nearby Ruhr region - from Wesel and Emmerich on the Lower Rhine, there are excursion destinations to discover in all directions that are worth a journey of no more than an hour.

LVR-RömerMuseum
The LVR-RömerMuseum is the heart of the LVR-Archaeological Park Xanten
Tourismus NRW e.V., M. Hulisz, The LVR-RömerMuseum is the heart of the LVR-Archaeological Park Xanten
Xanten
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  • LVR-RömerMuseum

    The LVR-RömerMuseum is the heart of the LVR-Archaeological Park Xanten
    Xanten
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    Discover the fascinating world of the Romans at the LVR-RömerMuseum and immerse yourself in history.
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  • Duisburg-Nord Landscape Park

    The Piazza Metallica is one of the main attractions in the Duisburg-Nord Landscape Park. In the dark, the historic industrial facilities can be admired from here in a play of light
    Duisburg
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    Explore the Duisburg-Nord Landscape Park, a former industrial site that has been transformed into an adventure park with climbing gardens, a diving center and a high ropes course.
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  • Zollverein UNESCO World Heritage Site

    UNESCO World Heritage Zollverein, Essen
    Essen
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    Discover the Zollverein UNESCO World Heritage Site, an impressive monument to industrial culture that symbolizes the transformation of the Ruhr region.
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