Moenchengladbach

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Spend the day touring stately manors set amid verdant lawns. In the evening cheer on one of Germany’s best small soccer clubs.

Hard to pronounce, but easy to love, Moenchengladbach is one of Germany’s greenest cities, filled with parks. This outdoorsy atmosphere perhaps explains the relative dominance of Borussia Moenchengladbach, the city’s soccer team. Cobbled together from two historic small towns, the city is a green retreat in the middle of the Rhine Valley, characterized by its peaceful atmosphere as well as its beautiful architecture. Become a citizen of Moenchengladbach, also known as Gladbach, by cheering on the team at Borussia-Park.

Moenchengladbach’s parks are distinctive sights. Begin in the Bunter Garten, which cuts Gladbach in two. The long, narrow park features playgrounds, public art, a botanic garden and an aviary. For something a little wilder, go outside the city to the rivers, lakes and forests of the Maas-Schwalm-Nette Nature Park, which stretches to the Dutch border.

Tour some of the Rhineland’s most beautiful castles, from the 16th-century Schloss Rheydt, with its yearly Renaissance fair, to the moated Rococo Schloss Dyck and its stunning interior decoration. Explore the treasury of the Basilica of St. Vitus, which holds an impressive collection of illuminated manuscripts and a cloth said to have been laid at the Last Supper. For more modern art, visit the postmodern Abteiberg Museum whose building stands out starkly in the historic center.

Moenchengladbach is part of the Rhine Valley industrial zone, but its slightly remote location explains its rural but well-connected character. Düsseldorf, the biggest city in the area, is a 35-minute drive or train ride from the Old Town. Several of Germany’s biggest train lines run through Düsseldorf, with connections throughout the country and farther away. Get to Düsseldorf international airport in 30 minutes by car or a little bit over an hour by train. The relatively spread out nature of Moenchengladbach’s urban footprint means that it can be useful to rent a car to get around.

Get wrapped up in Moenchengladbach fans’ energy in the Kapuzinerplatz and on Waldhausener Straße, whose atmosphere on game nights is second only to being in the park itself.

Where to stay in Moenchengladbach

Moenchengladbach

Gladbach

You'll enjoy the bars and shopping in Gladbach. You might want to make time for a stop at Old Market Square or Hindenburgstrasse.

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Rheydt

Travelers like the theaters in Rheydt, and Theatergemeinde Monchengladbach is a top attraction you might want to visit.

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Rheindahlen-Land

While visiting Rheindahlen-Land, you might make a stop by sights like Borussia Park and SparkassenPark Mönchengladbach.

Rheindahlen-Land

Am Wasserturm

5/5(2 area reviews)

You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Am Wasserturm. You might want to make time for a stop at Botanical Garden or Bunter Garden.

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Neuwerk

Though Neuwerk might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Old Market Square and Rheydt Castle.

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Hardterbroich-Pesch

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Hardterbroich-Pesch and surrounding area, you can visit Hindenburgstrasse and Kaiser-Friedrich-Halle.

Hardterbroich-Pesch
McDreams Hotel Mönchengladbach
McDreams Hotel Mönchengladbach
Odenkirchener Straße 129, Moenchengladbach, NW
The price is ¥7,523 per night from Jun 9 to Jun 10
¥7,523
per night
Jun 9 - Jun 10
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Moenchengladbach. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Theatergemeinde Monchengladbach ...
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"The room was tidy, clean and functioned well. The contemporary design scheme was simple and attractive. Check in and room access via smartphone was easy. Location was perfect for what we were looking for. In the evening there seemed to be a few people loitering around the property entrance and some ..."

Reviewed on May 28, 2024

McDreams Hotel Mönchengladbach
Leonardo Hotel Monchengladbach
Leonardo Hotel Monchengladbach
4 out of 5
Speicker Str. 49, Moenchengladbach, NW
The price is ¥11,724 per night from Jun 9 to Jun 10
¥11,724
per night
Jun 9 - Jun 10
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Moenchengladbach. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Popular attractions Abteiberg Museum ...
8/10 Very Good! (494 reviews)
"Close walk to downtown"

Reviewed on May 26, 2024

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Maritim Hotel Düsseldorf
Maritim Hotel Düsseldorf
Maritim Platz 1, Düsseldorf, NW
The price is ¥18,853 per night from Jul 3 to Jul 4
¥18,853
per night
Jul 3 - Jul 4
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Düsseldorf. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,010 reviews)
"This hotel is always clean. They keep updating it."

Reviewed on Jun 4, 2024

Maritim Hotel Düsseldorf
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Limehome Mönchengladbach Fliethstraße
Limehome Mönchengladbach Fliethstraße
Fliethstraße 53, Moenchengladbach, NRW
Stay at this apartment in Moenchengladbach. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and an in-room espresso maker. Popular attractions Abteiberg Museum and Old ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (19 reviews)
"All good."

Reviewed on May 20, 2022

Limehome Mönchengladbach Fliethstraße
Penthouse für 12 Persoen mit Whirlpool
Penthouse für 12 Persoen mit Whirlpool
Mönchengladbach
Stay at this apartment in Moenchengladbach. Popular attractions Abteiberg Museum and Old Market Square are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
Perfect Penthouse
"Very large penthouse with plenty of space for large groups. It is very clean and looks brand new. Contact with Lars was pleasent and he responded very quickly when we had questions. Location is +/- 10 minutes walking distance from the city center and likewise from the train station. Plenty of parking ..."

Reviewed on Apr 13, 2024

Penthouse für 12 Persoen mit Whirlpool
Adina Apartment Hotel Dusseldorf
Adina Apartment Hotel Dusseldorf
Harkortstrasse 10, Düsseldorf
Book a stay at this spa aparthotel in Düsseldorf. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (182 reviews)
"The rooms were a great size and had every amenity possible. Noise wasn't a problem being next to the train station. Bed was super comfortable and the staff were super helpful in storing our bags before check-in. Would recommend this to anyone thinking of staying here."

Reviewed on May 29, 2024

Adina Apartment Hotel Dusseldorf
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