Things to Do in Willich

Local history museum housed in a 16th-century half-timbered building. Exhibits on rural life, crafts, and Willich's industrial past.

🕐 Sun 2pm-5pm; also by appointment

💡 Admission is free, but they accept small donations. Ask the curator about the hidden cellar — it's not signposted.

Self-guided walk around the preserved half-timbered houses and cobbled streets in the Altstadt. Look for the 18th-century St. Katharina church and the old marketplace.

🕐 Always open

💡 Pick up a free walking route map from the tourist office on Hauptstraße.

Moated castle with public grounds and a free museum inside detailing local history. The courtyard and gardens are open without charge.

🕐 Grounds: daily 6am-10pm; Museum: Tue-Sun 10am-5pm

💡 The castle park is great for a picnic, and on weekends you might catch a free outdoor concert in summer.

A small lake surrounded by a walking loop and a wooden pier. Swans and ducks are permanent residents, and there's a free viewing platform.

🕐 Always open

💡 Best visited at sunset for the light on the water. No swimming allowed, but it's a quiet spot for reading.

Large public green space with mature trees, a small pond, and jogging paths. Benches and a children's playground are dotted around.

🕐 Always open

💡 Bring binoculars — the pond attracts herons and kingfishers early in the morning.