Straelen

Straelen - The flower town on the Lower Rhine

‘Everything in the green’ - this is how the town, which is home to production horticulture, advertises itself. For those who are not familiar with the multi-layered structure of the town of Straelen, it is simply the ‘flower town’. Year after year, more flowers and vegetables are marketed here than anywhere else in Germany, in the centre of one of the largest closed horticultural areas in Europe.
Straelen's landmark is the Green Couch in front of the town hall. It symbolises growth, change and well-being. It has stood in this spot for more than 20 years and invites you to take a seat - true to the motto ‘People like to settle down here’.
The old houses, idyllic squares and churches are cherished and cared for. Historic facades rich in detail and new buildings form a successful interplay of tradition and modernity. In between are lovingly laid out flowerbeds - just as a flower town should be.
More than 300 kilometres of well-maintained cycle paths, away from the busy roads, await friends of silent travel. Cyclists can glide effortlessly through the beautiful, flat landscape of the Lower Rhine past farms and greenhouses. The various cafés along the route provide refreshments. Those who prefer travelling on foot should visit the ‘Paesmühle’ recreation area. The smugglers' trail on the German-Dutch border in Straelen-Kastanienburg is also recommended for children. The adventure route in the middle of nature offers climbing fun and hide-and-seek.

Highlights

• Idyllic market square with cafés and restaurants to linger in
• Numerous events in Straelen city centre and the surrounding villages
• Well-developed cycle paths with many varied cycle routes according to the junction system
• Guided GreenCity cycle tours and GreenCity bus tours through the Straelen horticultural area with a visit to a local business

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