Rees

Rees sits on the right bank of the Rhine River in North Rhine-Westphalia, east of Kleve and shaped by its location on the water. The town stretches across a considerable area, with the river defining its landscape and connections to nearby Dutch regions.

The town received city rights in 1228 from Archbishop Heinrich I von Müllenark of Cologne, marking its official establishment. This charter transformed it into an important trading point along the Rhine route.

The Koenraad Bosman Museum displays exhibitions about regional history, while the sculpture park shows works by German and Dutch artists. Visitors can experience the artistic connection between the two neighboring countries here.

The Empel-Rees train station connects the town to major cities, while two ferries carry pedestrians and cyclists across the Rhine. These transport options make it easy to reach and leave the town.

The Mühlenturm was built in 1470 as both a windmill and defensive structure, and it remains the highest tower in the medieval fortification system. This dual purpose shows how people cleverly combined function and protection in a single building.

Location: Kleve

Location: North Rhine-Westphalia

Elevation above the sea: 21 m

Shares border with: Emmerich am Rhein, Kalkar

Website: https://stadt-rees.de

GPS coordinates: 51.76250,6.39778

Latest update: December 12, 2025 06:58