Jülich

Jülich is a mid-sized town in Düren district, North Rhine-Westphalia, spreading along the Rur river and shaped by research facilities. The townscape combines reconstructed historic structures with modern residential areas around the old core.

The Roman fort Juliacum developed into the residence of the Dukes of Jülich-Kleve-Berg during medieval times. After heavy destruction in World War II, the town was largely rebuilt from 1945 onwards.

The 16th-century citadel ranks among the finest preserved Italian-style fortresses north of the Alps. Its pentagonal ground plan with bastions and casemates still demonstrates the defensive principles of that era.

The town center is easy to explore on foot, as most points of interest lie close to each other. The railway station connects the place with Aachen, Düren and Mönchengladbach through regional trains.

Brückenkopf Park occupies the site of a Napoleonic redoubt on the western Rur bank. Its name recalls the military past, while today leisure facilities and green spaces shape the area.

Location: Düren district

Elevation above the sea: 83 m

Shares border with: Titz, Niederzier, Inden, Aldenhoven, Linnich

Website: https://juelich.de

GPS coordinates: 50.92222,6.35833

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:59