Geilenkirchen

Geilenkirchen is a medium-sized district town in Heinsberg county near the Dutch border. The town spreads across mixed industrial and residential areas, with its center organized around the historic old town district.

The earliest settlement in the region dates to Frankish graves from the 7th century found near the Wurm crossing. Later the town grew into an important local center in this border region.

Museums and galleries display local art and heritage, while residents shape daily life through neighborhood shops and community gathering spaces. The pedestrian zones create natural meeting points where locals and visitors share the same streets.

The town connects via federal highways and the Aachen-Düsseldorf railway line, making it accessible from neighboring cities. Main areas within the town are reachable on foot or by local transport.

NATO Air Base Geilenkirchen hosts international military operations that have shaped the town since 1980. The base remains a visible part of the local landscape and influences community life in various ways.

Location: Heinsberg

Inception: 6 century

Elevation above the sea: 95 m

Shares border with: Heinsberg, Linnich, Gangelt

Website: https://geilenkirchen.de

GPS coordinates: 50.96528,6.11944

Latest update: December 6, 2025 21:23