Things to Do in Wesel

A large gothic hall church, badly damaged in WWII but rebuilt. Inside you’ll see modern stained glass by German artist Heinz Lilienthal and a quiet, cool atmosphere. Donations welcome but entry is free.

🕐 Daily 9am–6pm (winter until 5pm). Tower hours vary; ask at the tourist office next door.

💡 Check for a small leaflet near the entrance explaining the symbolism of the windows. Also, climb the tower (€2) for a view of the town — but it’s not wheelchair accessible.

A surviving 14th-century city gate, now a war memorial and viewpoint. You can walk through it for free, and the small exhibition inside (about the city’s fortifications) is also free. Climb the spiral stairs to the top for a view over the old town.

🕐 Gate passage: always open. Tower: Wed, Sat, Sun 2pm–5pm (closed in bad weather).

💡 The opening hours for the tower are limited: Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday 2–5pm. Go on a clear day; the view stretches to the Rhine bridges.

One of the best-preserved Renaissance fortresses in the region. You can walk the ramparts and explore the outer grounds at no cost. The interior houses a museum (small fee) and a library.

🕐 Outer grounds: daily 6am–10pm. Museum: Tue–Sat 10am–5pm, Sun 11am–5pm, closed Mon.

💡 Go on a Sunday morning when the museum is closed, but the courtyard and walls are quiet and empty. Great for photos without crowds.

A large floodplain park along the Rhine, with wide meadows, old river arms, and a network of walking and cycling paths. Spot herons, beavers, and rare plants. No entry fee, just a nature reserve.

🕐 Always open.

💡 Best in late afternoon for bird watching. Cycle out from the centre using the Rhine cycle path; there’s a free car park at the entrance near the camping ground.

Open-air museum of Lower Rhine village life, with half-timbered farmhouses, a windmill, and a schoolhouse from the 1800s. Admission is €4 for adults, free for under-18s. Cheap for a full day out, especially with kids.

🕐 Apr–Oct: Tue–Sun 10am–6pm. Nov–Mar: Tue–Sun 11am–4pm. Closed Mon.

💡 Pack a picnic; the gardens have tables. Also, the bakery oven is fired up on some Sundays (check the website). Parking is free.