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Weeze
North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Castles
Photo by Krentarke, license: CC BY-SA 3.0
Weeze is a small municipality in the Kleve district of the Lower Rhine, a flat landscape of meadows, old farmsteads and wide skies near the Dutch border. The village is best known for Schloss Wissen, a historic baroque castle estate set in an English-style landscape park on the banks of the Niers river. The castle complex includes a neo-Gothic chapel, converted stables now used as guesthouses, and a programme of cultural events and concerts. The estate has an agricultural operation and farm shop, giving it a distinctly living and working character rather than just a museum piece. The Lower Rhine is excellent cycling country, and the border with the Netherlands is just a short ride away. Moyland Castle, one of the finest neo-Gothic moated castles in Germany and home to a major Joseph Beuys collection, is nearby in Bedburg-Hau.
Schloss WissenLower Rhine landscapeDutch border
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Things to Do
- •Explore the grounds of Schloss Wissen, the baroque castle estate with its neo-Gothic chapel and restored stableyard guesthouses
- •Attend one of the regular cultural events and open-air concerts held in the grounds of Schloss Wissen
- •Cycle through the flat Lower Rhine landscape toward the Dutch border, following the Niers river through meadows and farmland
- •Visit Moyland Castle in Bedburg-Hau, one of Germany's finest neo-Gothic moated castles and home to a major Joseph Beuys art collection, 15 km north
- •Explore the old town and market square of Kalkar, a quiet medieval town with an extraordinary Gothic church interior, 15 km north
- •Visit the Arcen Castle Gardens just across the Dutch border for one of the Netherlands' most beautiful ornamental gardens
Nearby Attractions
- Moyland Castle — a striking neo-Gothic moated castle housing a major Joseph Beuys collection, 15 km north
- Kalkar — a medieval market town with an astonishing carved altarpiece in the St. Nikolai church, 15 km north
- Xanten — a Roman archaeological park and medieval cathedral town on the Rhine, 20 km south
- Nijmegen (Netherlands) — one of the oldest cities in the Netherlands with a Roman history and lively centre, 25 km northwest
- Arcen Castle Gardens (Netherlands) — a spectacular ornamental garden surrounding a historic castle, just across the border
Monthly Weather
January
5°/0°
Least crowded
65mm
Mild but grey. The Lower Rhine in winter is flat and quiet.
Quiet winter. Good for a peaceful countryside escape.
February
6°/0°
Least crowded
55mm
Still cool. Some brighter days begin to appear.
Still cool but peaceful.
March
10°/2°
60mm
Early spring. The meadows begin to green up.
First signs of spring. Good for early cycling trips.
April
14°/5°
60mm
Fresh and pleasant. Good for cycling.
Fresh and green. The cycling routes open up.
May
18°/9°
Best weather
65mm
Warm and leafy. The estate grounds are at their best.
Lovely and uncrowded. The castle gardens are beautiful.
June
21°/12°
Best weather
70mm
Warm and settled. Outdoor events at the castle begin.
Excellent. Castle events begin and the weather is warm.
July
23°/14°
80mm
Warmest month. Good for cycling and castle grounds.
Best weather. Cycling and outdoor events are great.
August
23°/14°
Best weather
75mm
Warm and pleasant. The cultural programme is in full swing.
Warm and lively. The cultural season is at its peak.
September
19°/11°
70mm
Mild and clear. One of the best months for the area.
Mild and clear. One of the best months.
October
14°/7°
70mm
Cooling down. Autumn colour on the castle estate.
Autumn colour. Quieter and very pleasant.
November
8°/3°
Least crowded
70mm
Grey and damp. The Lower Rhine takes on a misty, atmospheric quality.
Grey and misty. For those who enjoy an atmospheric off-season.
December
5°/0°
70mm
Mild and damp. The castle estate is quiet in winter.
Quiet winter. The border area is peaceful.
Best weatherLeast crowded