Viersen
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Viersen is the capital of the district of Viersen
, in North Rhine-Westphalia
, Germany
.
, 15 km south-west of Krefeld
and 20 km east of Venlo
(Netherlands
).
, Dülken
and Viersen, which combined in 1970, and one former village, Boisheim, which combined with Viersen in 1968.
. The station is served by various local and regional rail lines.
with:
Viersen (district)
Viersen is a Kreis in the west of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Neighboring districts are Cleves, Wesel, district-free Krefeld, Neuss, district-free Mönchengladbach, Heinsberg and the Dutch province of Limburg.-History:...
, in North Rhine-Westphalia
North Rhine-Westphalia
North Rhine-Westphalia is the most populous state of Germany, with four of the country's ten largest cities. The state was formed in 1946 as a merger of the northern Rhineland and Westphalia, both formerly part of Prussia. Its capital is Düsseldorf. The state is currently run by a coalition of the...
, Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
.
Geography
Viersen is situated approximately 8 km north-west of MönchengladbachMönchengladbach
Mönchengladbach , formerly known as Münchengladbach, is a city in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is located west of the Rhine half way between Düsseldorf and the Dutch border....
, 15 km south-west of Krefeld
Krefeld
Krefeld , also known as Crefeld until 1929, is a city in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is located northwest of Düsseldorf, its centre lying just a few kilometres to the west of the River Rhine; the borough of Uerdingen is situated directly on the Rhine...
and 20 km east of Venlo
Venlo
Venlo is a municipality and a city in the southeastern Netherlands, next to the German border. It is situated in the province of Limburg.In 2001, the municipalities of Belfeld and Tegelen were merged into the municipality of Venlo. Tegelen was originally part of the Duchy of Jülich centuries ago,...
(Netherlands
Netherlands
The Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located mainly in North-West Europe and with several islands in the Caribbean. Mainland Netherlands borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east, and shares maritime borders...
).
Division of the town
The city of Viersen is made up of three (formerly independent) cities: SüchtelnSüchteln
Süchteln is a section of Viersen, a town which is the centre of the Kreis of Viersen in North-Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.Süchteln was formerly an independent town; the Catholic parish church of St Clement is at its centre...
, Dülken
Dülken
Dülken is a town located in the North Rhine-Westphalia state of Germany. It has a population of about 20,000. It is part of the municipality of Viersen. It received its town charter in 1364 thus being the oldest part of the municipality of Viersen. It lies in the administrative region of Düsseldorf...
and Viersen, which combined in 1970, and one former village, Boisheim, which combined with Viersen in 1968.
Economy
The companies Mars Incorporated (chocolate bars) and the "Kaiser's Tengelmann AG" (supermarkets) are situated in one of Viersen's industrial districts named Dülken-Mackenstein.Recurring events
- International Jazz Festival in Viersen's Festival Hall (Festhalle). September
- The World Championships of Carom Billards take place in Viersen's Festival Hall (Festhalle). March
- Big Carnival Parades in all 3 city parts. The one in DülkenDülkenDülken is a town located in the North Rhine-Westphalia state of Germany. It has a population of about 20,000. It is part of the municipality of Viersen. It received its town charter in 1364 thus being the oldest part of the municipality of Viersen. It lies in the administrative region of Düsseldorf...
is one of the biggest and most traditional Parades in North Rhine-WestphaliaNorth Rhine-WestphaliaNorth Rhine-Westphalia is the most populous state of Germany, with four of the country's ten largest cities. The state was formed in 1946 as a merger of the northern Rhineland and Westphalia, both formerly part of Prussia. Its capital is Düsseldorf. The state is currently run by a coalition of the...
. February - The Dülkener SchöppenmarktDülkener SchöppenmarktThe Dülkener Schöppenmarkt in Dülken is one of the largest and oldest country-fairs or Krammärkte in Western Germany.-Date, Place, numbers of visitors:...
, a type of flea/junk market, which takes place on the day after the last Carnival parade, is one of Germany's biggest. February - Big free-of-charge flea market in the Viersen's pedestrian zone where only children are allowed to sell. Biggest market of this type in Germany. Summer
- "Viersen blüht" (Viersen is blooming) is a voluntary initiative which places arrangements and sculptures of flowers all over the city's pedestrian zone. Summer
- International Biker Meeting, organized by the local biker-club "MC Viersen 1980 e.V.". 2nd weekend each September
- Viersen Jazz FestivalViersen Jazz FestivalThe Viersen Jazz Festival is a music festival held every autumn in Viersen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It was established in 1969 as 1. Internationales Niederrheinisches Jazz Festival.- History :...
. 4th weekend each September - Big kite-flying-festival. Autumn
- Eier & Speck Festival ("Eggs & Bacon Festival") is an Alternative/Punk- and Indierock-Festival, grounded in 2006 by the singer of the local Band "Ranzig", Christoph Tappeser ("Tappi") and is organized since 2006 every year in summer at a forest-area, called "Hoher Busch". Line-up for 2008 were Clawfinger (Sweden), Knorkator (Berlin), The Shanes, Blue Babies, Custard Pies and others. 3000 visitors came in 2008 and the tickets included the shows, camping and breakfast. July or August
Main sights
- Dülkener Narrenmühle und Narrenmuseum
- Viersen sculpture collectionViersen sculpture collectionThe Viersen Sculpture Collection belongs to the major sculpture parks in Germany and is located in the center of Viersen .- History :...
- Städtische Galerie im Park ViersenStädtische Galerie im Park ViersenDie Städtische Galerie im Park Viersen i.e. the municipal art gallery of Viersen is located in a fine old town house making an impressive home for the gallery, with its valuable collection of graphic reproductions...
- Viersen Bismarck Tower
- Festhalle ViersenFesthalle ViersenThe Festival Hall Viersen is well known for its theater- and concert programme featuring reputable theater-and music ensembles...
Transport
Viersen is connected to the region by a dense bus network and Viersen stationViersen station
Viersen station is a station in the city of Viersen in the west of the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia.-History:The first Viersen station was opened on 5 October 1849 by the Aachen-Düsseldorf-Ruhrort Railway Company as part of its Ruhrort–Gladbach line near Alte Bruchstraße.On 4 March 1850,...
. The station is served by various local and regional rail lines.
International relations
Viersen is twinnedTown twinning
Twin towns and sister cities are two of many terms used to describe the cooperative agreements between towns, cities, and even counties in geographically and politically distinct areas to promote cultural and commercial ties.- Terminology :...
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External links
- Official site
- Kempen, GermanyKempen, GermanyKempen is a town in the district of Viersen, named after Aaron Kempen, in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is situated approx. 30 km northwest of Düsseldorf, and 20 km east of Venlo. It was once a centre of textile manufacturing, i.e. silk, cotton, linen, etc.-Notable persons:Kempen is...