Rheinberg, Historical municipality in Wesel district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Description
Rheinberg is a town in Wesel district, North Rhine-Westphalia, spreading across the left bank of the Rhine. The municipal area lies between Moers to the south and Wesel to the north, encompassing several neighborhoods with separate telephone area codes.
History
The settlement received municipal rights in 1233 from Archbishop Heinrich von Molenark, leading to the construction of wooden fortifications. These defenses were later replaced by basalt walls that changed hands repeatedly during the Eighty Years' War.
Culture
The market square remains a meeting point for traders and visitors from across the region. Sister city partnerships connect residents with communities in Saxony and northern France.
Practical
The town center can be explored on foot, while outlying neighborhoods are best reached by bicycle or car. Visitors should note that different districts use separate telephone area codes, requiring the correct prefix when making local calls.
Did you know?
A large logistics center operated by an international online retailer stands at the edge of town, employing hundreds of workers. The facility ranks among the largest distribution centers in the region and shapes the local economy.
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Salzbergwerk Borth
8.3 km
TerraZoo Rheinberg
1.3 kmKriegsgefangenenlager Rheinberg
1.4 km
Haus Ossenberg
3.2 km
Haus Voerde
7.2 km
Stammhaus Underberg
126 m
Rheinaue Walsum
6.8 km
Haus Wohnung
6.9 km
Rheinberg War Cemetery
3.2 km
Hafen Orsoy
5.7 km
Evangelische Kirche Orsoy
6.6 km
St. Peter
254 m
Altes Rathaus (Rheinberg)
170 m
Alte Kellnerei
232 mCastellum Alpen-Drüpt
5.4 km
Zollturm
369 m
Tor der Toten
377 m
Evangelische Kirche Götterswickerhamm
5.7 kmHaus Mehrum
3.5 km
Spanischer Vallan
567 m
Rheinvorland im Orsoyer Rheinbogen
3.6 km
Kamper Hof
208 m
St. Nikolaus (Orsoy)
6.6 km
Rheinvorland östlich von Wallach
6.1 km
Gelderstraße 22
245 mMomm-Niederung
5.3 km
St. Peter (Spellen)
7.1 km
Evangelische Pfarrkirche Rheinberg
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