Nettetal

Nettetal is a municipality in North Rhine-Westphalia that spans several former towns including Breyell, Hinsbeck, and Kaldenkirchen. The place was formed by merging multiple independent communities and therefore has a decentralized character with several centers.

The municipality was formed in 1970 through an administrative reform that brought together six previously separate towns and created a larger administrative unit. This merger laid the foundation for the current municipality in Viersen district.

The place maintains the independence of its different districts through local festivals and gatherings that bring people together. These decentralized celebrations shape community life and show how the various neighborhoods preserve their own identity.

The area has good train connections with stations in Kaldenkirchen and Breyell, making it easy to reach Düsseldorf and Cologne. Those traveling by public transportation will find a reliable network linking the different districts together.

The Krickenbecker Seen is a nature reserve containing several lakes formed during the ice age by glacial activity. These lakes today provide habitat for water birds and offer visitors an important recreational area.

Location: Viersen

Inception: January 1, 1970

Elevation above the sea: 40 m

Shares border with: Viersen, Grefrath

Phone: +4921538980

Website: https://nettetal.de

GPS coordinates: 51.31667,6.28333

Latest update: December 17, 2025 09:23