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Parks in Dusseldorf
Generous park landscapes constitute a "green axis" that runs right through Dusseldorf. The axis commences with the Nordpark with its Japanese Garden, continues through the Rheinpark and Hofgarten and carries on through the Sudpark to the Fleher Waldchen. Particularly lovers of historic parks will find that the parks of Schloss Benrath, Schloss Eller and Schloss Heltorf are also worth a visit. These parks have been laid out in the English and French styles. Dusseldorf's parks are its "green lungs" and offer space for people to escape the hustle and bustle of the city. Wherever you are in Dusseldorf - the nearest park isn't far away. More information about the parks in Dusseldorf is available at: www.duesseldorf.de

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19 Lantz'scher Park

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Schloss und Park Benrath Benrath Palace and Park

Barbarossa-Pfalz Kaiserswerth Ruins of the Imperial Castle in Kaiserswerth

Schloss Benrath was built as a hunting and pleasure lodge for the elector, Carl Theodor, more than 200 years ago in the south of Dusseldorf on the banks of the Rhine, It is regarded as one of the most beautiful park palaces of the 18th century and was created by Nicolas de Pigage, The ensemble of buildings, interior fittings and the 60 hectare gardens constitute an artistic entity, It is one ~ of those rare overIi

Logis) with its furniture, porcelain, paintings and so on provides an impression of life at court in the second half of the 18th century, The east wing houses the "Museum fur Europaische Gartenkunst" ("Museum of European Garden Art") and the west wing is home to the "Museum fur Naturkunde" ("Museum of Natural Sciences"), Benrather Schlossallee 100 -106 40597 Dusseldorf Benrath

At the edge of the picturesq ue centre of Kaiserswerth, the mighty ruins of the mediaeval fortifications belonging to the legendary Emperor Friedrich Barbarossa - formerly one of the most important castles on the Rhine - tower directly over the banks of the river,

S The impressive ruin of the formerly much larger emperor's castle is today still more than 50 metres long with four walls that in some places are up to 4,5 metres thick, Burgallee 40489 Dusseldorf-Kaiserswerth Information: ~ +49(0)21111 72 02-854 Fax +49(0)21111 72 02-3222 Email: incoming@dus-mt.de www.duesseldorf-tourismus.de

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Tip: • Music festival in the summer • Benrather Schlosspark concerts

The site was expanded by Emperor Barbarossa because he required a fortification to control the Rhine, Large blocks of basalt were brought by boat to Kaiserswerth from the Drachenfels in the mountains of the

Tip: Combine a visit to Kaiserswerth with a romantic boat trip along the Rhine to the Old Town of Dusseldorf!

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Veste Zons Fortified Town of Zons

The unique preserved fortification of Zons built in the 14th century is regarded as the best surviving example of a fortified town on the Rhine. With its historic centre and town walls that have endured in their entirety, the "Rheinische Rothenburg" is one of the major attractions in the Dusseldorf area. In summer, a pleasure boat links the park of Schloss Benrath with this mediaeval jewel. Many bars and restaurants present a historic ambience.

SchloBstraBe 1 41541 Dormagen-Zons

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~ +49(0)2133/97 49 77 0 Fax: +49(0)2133197 49 77 1 Email: tourismus@stadt-dormagen.de www.zons.de

Tip: • Easter egg market • Art and antiquity days • Advent market • Fairy-tale shows

Schloss Dyck Dyck Castle

The imposing Schloss Dyck with moat is regarded as one of the major cultural monuments of the lower Rhine region and is able to look back on almost 1000 years of history. Since its first mention in documents in 1094, Schloss Dyck has always belonged to the Salm-ReifferscheidtDyck family. The building was constructed on four islands and lies at the centre of the generous parks and gardens around Schloss Dyck. Water areas, paths and the remarkable collection of rare and magnificent tree species built up by the resident prince produce a splendid ensemble that is regarded as a great example of cultural history on the Rhine. It is a particularly popular with visitors dUring the blossoming of the rhododendrons and azaleas in spring.

Stiftung Schloss Dyck 41363 Jiichen Information:

~ +49(0)2182/82 40 Fax: +49(0)2182/82 41 10 Email: info@stiftung-schloss-dyck.de www.stiftung-schloss-dyck.de

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Tip: • Plant market • Garden fun· Concerts • Christmas at the Castle· Exhibitions LAN DSCAPE and HISTORY

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Linn Castle

Burg Linn and its moat built mostly during the 13th century is located at the gates of Krefeld, The south wing and the low exterior defensive wall were built in the 15th century, With towers, battlements, keep, dungeon, great hall and chapel as well as an entirely intact first castle, it is surrounded by a wide moat and conveys a true impression of a mediaeval fortification, The hunting lodge presents its rooms furnished in the burgher styles of the 18th and 19th centuries as well as a collection of historic mechanical musical instruments,

RheinbabenstraBe 85 47809 Krefeld-Linn Information:

~ +49(0)2151157 00 36 Fax: +49(0)2151/57 19 72 Email: burglinn@krefeld.de www.krefeld.de/burglinn.htm I

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• Linner Flachsmarkt (Mediaeval Market at Whitsun) • Serenade concert (once monthly on any Friday) • Krefeld Marionette Theatre Days (spring/autumn)

Schloss Rheydt Rheydt Castle

Schloss Rheydt constitutes a complex of structures whose origins may be traced back to the 12th century, The castle was converted in the 16th century so that the manor house today is the only completely maintained renais-

renaissance period, The palace today houses the Schloss Rheydt City Museum that is dedicated to the art and culture of both the renaissance and the baroque periods as well as the history of the city and its industry,
SchlossstraBe 508 41238 Monchengladbach Information:

~ +49(0)2166/92 89 0-0 Fax: +49(0)2166/92 89 0-49 Email: info@schlossrheydt.de www.schlossrheydt.de sance structure with first castle, fortified gate house and defensive wall in the lower Rhine region, In recent years, the museum has been extensively restored and built back so that it now follows the original ground plan and room layout created during the

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• Schloss Rheydt City Museum • Palace concerts in the knight's hall • Potter's market· Jousting festival • Arts and crafts during Advent

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Schloss Burg an der Wupper Burg Castle on the Wupper

Schloss Moyland Moyland Castle

The defensive castle built in the 12th century once served the Counts of Berg as their stately home, The fortified structures, knight's hall, armoury, dungeon, chapel and ancestral portraits provide an insight into the history and culture of the Middle Ages, The castle settlement, a picturesque ensemble of small buildings, shows visitors what historic settlements of craftsmen and -women were like, A chairlift takes visitors from the lower section of the castle to the keep and rewards them with a magnificent view of the Bergische Land region, Tip: • Easter bazaar • Jousting tournaments • Historic mediaeval market • Large arts and crafts fair • Advent bazaar

Schloss platz 2 42659 Solingen Information:

~ +49(0)21212 42 26-11 Fax: +49(0)21212 42 26-40 Kasse: +49(0)21212 42 26-26 Email: info@schlossburg.de www.schlossburg.de

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The castle was turned into one of the most important neo-gothic buildings in NorthrhineWestphalia when it was converted in the 19th century, A general work of art with great artistic and cultural historical value was created with the conversion because, besides its romantic and unmistakable appearance, a magnificent garden landscape was also laid out. Architecture and garden landscape of the 19th century have been combined with 20th century art from • the van der Grinten collection, which includes the world's largest collection of works by Joseph home in Schloss Moyland.

Am Schloss 4 47551 Bedburg-Hau Information:

~ +49(0)2824/95 10 60 Fax: +49(0)2824/95 10 99 Email: info@moyland.de www.moyland.de

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Tip: • Museum of Modern Art • Concert programmes • Arts and crafts Christmas market

StraBe der Gartenkunst zwischen Rhein und Maas e.V. Kleine und grol3e Gartenparadiese, hochkaratige Kunst, verwunschene Staudenwildnis, lehrreiche Arboreten, ambitionierte Freizeitparks - Lern-, Lebens- und Erholungsraum mit gartenkUnstlerischem Charme - das und noch viel mehr ist die .Strabe der Gartenkunst zwischen Rhein und Maas". Von Kleve im Norden bis zur Drachenburg in Kbnigswinter im SUden prasentiert sie mehr als 50 Parks und Garten, die ihre Besucher willkommen heil3en. www.strasse-der-gartenkunst.de
Der Verein StraBe der Gartenkunst zwischen Rhein und Maas eV wird gefbrdert vom Ministerium fur Bauen und Wohnen des Landes Nordrhein-Westfalen.

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Hofgarten Speescher Graben Standehauspark SUdpark Schlosspark Eller Schlosspark Elbroich Schlosspark Mickeln

12 Greiffenhorstpark, Krefeld 13 Garten Museen Haus Langel Haus Esters Krefeld 14 Schbnwasserpark, Krefeld 31 Poensgenpark, Ratingen 32 Bunter Garten mit Kaiserpark und Botanischem Garten Mbnchengladbach

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47 Schloss und Park Augustusburg Bruhl 48 BrUckenkopf-Park, JUlich 49 Alter Friedhof, Bonn 50 Schloss und Park Gracht, Erftstadt 51 Botanische Garten, Bonn 52 Freizeitpark Rheinaue, Bonn 53 Arboretum Park Harle, Bonn 54 Mondo Verde, Landgraaf, N L 55 Schloss und Park Drachenburg Kbnigswi nter

36 Schloss und Park Wickrath Mbnchengladbach

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16 Schloss und Park Heltdorf 17 Schlosspark Kalkum

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Lantz'scher Park Nordpark Golzheimer Friedhof Malkastenpark/Jacobigarten

4 De Rhulenhof, Ven-Zelderheide, N L 5 Garten Krautwig, Xanten 6 Terassengarten Kloster Kamp Kamp-Lintfort 7 Schlosspark Moers und Wallanlagen, Moers 8 Landschaftspark und Arboretum Heilmannshof, Krefeld 9 Stadtwald, Krefeld 10 SollbrUggenpark, Krefeld 11 Schbnhausenpark, Krefeld

Marienburgpark, Monheim Japanischer Garten, Leverkusen Carl-Duisberg-Park, Leverkusen Jardin des Roses,Sittard-Geleen,N L Flora und Botanischer Garten, Kbln 43 Stadspark Sittard, Sittard-Geelen,N L 44 Stadstuin, Sittard-Geelen, N L 45 Schloss und Park Paffendorf Bergheim 46 Burgemeester, Damenpark Sittard-Geelen, N L 38 39 40 41 42

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