Location: Willich
Top Things to do in Willich
What to do and see in Willich, Germany: The Best Places and Tips
Willich (['vɪllɪç]) is a town in the district of Viersen, in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is located near the cities of Düsseldorf, Mönchengladbach and Krefeld, about 30 kilometres from the border with the Netherlands.
Restaurants in Willich
1. Golfclub Duvenhof
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By GDD1002 - Rio de Janeiro, RJ
To start Im not a player neither a golf fan so it was just a relaxing time for me. From what I saw, its not expansive and they have good maintance there so it looks good for no expert.
2. Krefeld Zoo
Overall Ratings
4 based on 266 reviews
Reviewed By 997Alain - Neukirchen-Vluyn, Germany
Krefeld Zoological Garden is a splendid example for a neatly shaped zoo, with a nice choice of animals and some highlights, attracting also parents, grand-parents and grown-ups.
Neatly shaped: all animals are within a good distance and can easily reached by feet, even if the children (or the grand-parents) are not in the mood of walking...
Choice of animals: in contrary to other zoos you'll never feel regret about the captured animals. All of them make a good impression and seem to be well activated inside their cages or areas. The reasons are surely the choice, no extraordinary animals feeling uncomfortable in a cage are to be seen.
Highlights are the two monkey houses, one older for orangs and chimpanzees, one younger for gorillas. A great adventure is the butterfly house: in a tropical atmosphere all kinds of butterflies are flying freely in a tropical wood. Surprising to see butterflies as big as colibris, and also see them feeding in special feeding points.
A nice playing ground with a restaurant nearby gives a chance to recover.
Overall Ratings
5 based on 1 reviews
4. Freizeitbad De Butt
Overall Ratings
4 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By wekelnfire - Willich, Germany
Nach dem Umbau und der neuen Rutsche ist das Freibad und auch das Hallenbad Champions League.
Super gepflegte Außenanlage und die Rutsche im Hallenbad definitiv auch.
Preis Leistung absolut ok.
Egal wie das Wetter ist hier sind Sie bestens aufgehoben. Für jedes Alter ist hier gesorgt.
5. Museum Burg Linn
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 74 reviews
Reviewed By RHAHJ - Nijmegen, The Netherlands
There are no separate entries for the archeology and textile museums on Tripadvisor, so I'll add these reviews here. You can get a ticket for all of these together for 7 euros. Everything is easily within walking distance.
The Burg itself looks great and authentic. From the tower one gets excellent views over the environment. Inside there are some historic items, but the focus stays on the building itself. There are some nice tapestries, unfortunately without descriptions. Knowing when these tapestries were made, by whom for whom, and what scenes they depict would really help in appreciating them. There are some weaving machines, and one can practice some weaving for themselves. Two rooms focus on archeology and restoration. I found it somewhat disturbing that they mixed in stuff for children to play with here, but I guess they need some distraction too.
The textile museum shows some modern textile art on two floors in one room. I thought the designs were quite crafty. Can be done in 15 minutes.
The archeology museum has three floors, mostly with finds from the region. Bones, stone, bronze and iron tools, lots of Roman stuff (helmets, weapons, parts of clothing, glassware). I found a part about a Batavian uprising against the Romans particularly interesting. The museum closed before I could get to the third floor.
I forgot to look inside the hunting lodge (Jagdschloss).
All descriptions were in German only.
The museum cafe was also good, with I thought friendly personnel.
6. Schloss Rheydt
Overall Ratings
4 based on 74 reviews
Reviewed By Solodam J - Amsterdam, The Netherlands
There is a museum, a restaurant and a Castle with a lot of peafowls. The castle's wall has a lot of "heads" ornament on it, also with text. When you walk behind the castle, you will be in a woody area of the castle and you can take a nice walk. The restaurant has a very delicious hot choco, btw
7. Schloss Neersen
Overall Ratings
4 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By Camperbeer - Venlo, The Netherlands
Het kasteel is gebouwd rond 1600. Bijzonder fraai kasteel omgeven door water. Er is een prachtig park met een aantal zeer fraaie kunstwerken. Direct naast het kasteel ligt een restaurant waar het goed vertoeven is. Beslist de moeite waard.
8. Museum Haus Lange & Museum Haus Esters
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By Frank M - Leiden
Hidden in the outskirts of Krefeld an architectural treasure is kept "secret". Two houses, desgined by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe have been transformed into two museums. One for changing expositions, the other for an ongoing exposition about movement and art. After paying the admission fee in either one, both are accessible.
The first house (with the changing exhibitions) is the best one if you are interested in Mies van der Rohe's architecture. Almost all areas are accessible and although there is no furniture, nor bathroom/kitchen equipment, it gives a picture about the ideas the architect has had. Unfortunately there is not that much information about the architecture (but books are available in the store).
The other house is only partly accessible, the upper floor is for the janitor, festivities and receptions. That is a pity because it prevents one from comparing the two houses and choices made between the two. The exhibiton about movement is interesting though: it houses a lot of art that is equiped with motors. Almost none can be touched and operated by the public, but the attendants have great joy in using the remote controls to set things in motion.
Not to be missed is a walk in the garden since it offers a great view on the houses and (when not visited after a heavy snow) some modern art is viewable too.
All in all it's a nice break when travelling past Krefeld.
9. Judischer Friedhof in Schiefbahn
Overall Ratings
4 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By Camperbeer - Venlo, The Netherlands
Deze joodse begraafplaats werd in 1913 aangelegd. Ligt net buiten de kom van het dorp langs een doorgaande weg. Het geheel maakt een weinig verzorgde indruk. Het vormt desondanks een oase van rust.
10. Pfarre St. Katharina Willich
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By Camperbeer - Venlo, The Netherlands
Middelgrote Rooms Katholieke kerk gelegen in het centrum van het plaatsje Willich. Fraaie bouwstijl ; geen overdaad. Helaas beperkt opengesteld waardoor goede bezichtiging lastig is.
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