Wassenberg, Urban municipality in Heinsberg district, Germany.
Wassenberg is a town in Heinsberg district near the Dutch border, with the Rur river flowing through it. The municipality includes several neighborhoods connected by residential streets and open countryside.
The town took its present form after administrative reorganization in the 1970s, when several communities merged together. This consolidation shaped the character of the modern municipality.
The Kunst, Kultur und Heimatpflege organization coordinates year-round events and exhibitions that showcase local traditions and contemporary artistic expressions.
The town is easy to reach and has local shops and schools scattered across its neighborhoods. Visitors can find information at the town hall or local information centers.
The terrain shifts between flat and gently rolling areas, noticeable as you move through different parts. These elevation changes give each neighborhood its own view and character.
Location: Heinsberg
Elevation above the sea: 50 m
Shares border with: Wegberg, Erkelenz
Website: https://wassenberg.de
GPS coordinates: 51.10000,6.15000
Latest update: December 20, 2025 12:45
Burg Wassenberg
547 m
Schloss Elsum
2 km
Birgelener Pützchen
1.6 kmSchloss Effeld
4.5 km
Motte Aldeberg
6.1 kmDalheimer Mühle Wegberg-Dalheim
5.5 km
Gitstappermolen
5.1 km
St. Mariä Himmelfahrt
3.5 km
Haus Wildenrath
3.6 km
Dalheimer Mühle
5.5 km
Karker Mühle
4.4 km
Saint Nicholas Church
3.6 kmRödgener Mühle Wegberg-Rödgen
6 km
St. Martin
4 km
St. Martin (Orsbeck)
1.5 km
Lohmühle
3.2 km
Sacred Heart church in Effeld
4.4 kmSt. Johann Baptist (Wildenrath)
4 km
Marienkapelle
2.8 kmSt. Rochus (Dalheim-Rödgen)
5.7 kmHelpensteiner Mühle
5.5 km
Saint Lambertus Church
1.5 kmHelpensteiner Bachtal, oberes Schaagbachtal und Petersholz
4.1 km
St. Johannes Baptist (Myhl)
2.7 km
Old Church
3.6 kmZisterzienserinnenabtei Dalheim
5.3 km
St. Mariä Himmelfahrt
2.2 km
Haus Forckenbeck
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