culture & history

The Neanderthal is just the beginning

The neanderland not only impresses with its enchanting nature, but is also an inspiring cultural landscape. Go on a journey through time from the beginnings of humanity in the Neanderthal Museum through the Roman era in the Haus Bürgel World Heritage Site to the medieval castles, palaces and historic town centers. It continues from the monuments of industrialization to the impressive evidence of recent history, such as St. Mary's Cathedral in Velbert-Neviges. More than 30 thematically different museums provide fascinating insights into all eras. And the art studios, literary workshops, music and theater festivals continue to write the cultural history of the region. You must have experienced this, for example on the weekend or during the holidays.

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Regional delights

Cultural experiences also need breaks to let things sink in. What could be better than enjoying a relaxing hour of leisure? Naturally typical of the region, for example at a traditional Bergisch coffee table or in the cafés and restaurants of TYPISCH neanderland Host? Enjoy dining culture at its finest.

Let yourself be pampered with culinary delights

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House Bürgel

World heritage and modern nature conservation

The former Roman fort House Bürgel in Monheim am Rhein has housed a museum since 2003, which presents numerous archaeological finds from Roman times. The showpiece of the exhibition is a well-preserved section of the Lower Germanic Limes, which the UNESCO 2021. In addition, the Biological Station Haus Bürgel manages the nature reserves in Düsseldorf and the neanderland. In the middle of the Urdenbacher Kämpe, it brings visitors of all ages closer to the high species diversity of the regional flora and fauna with numerous excursions, lectures and activities. For more than 100 years, a breeding of impressive cold-blooded horses has also been a resident of the Shire.