Neuss: Discovering the History and Beauty of Germany’s Oldest City
The city of Neuss, Germany, is found in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia. It lies on the western bank of the river of Rhine, just across Düsseldorf, the capital of the state. Neuss serves as the biggest city in the district of Rhein-Kreis Neuss and has been popularly known as the home of many historic Roman sites. The city also doubles as one of the two oldest towns in Germany, having been founded in 16 BCE. Because of the town’s location and attractions, it has been an ideal place for hotels, restaurants, inns, and shops. You can fly into the city via Weeze Airport and Dortmund Airport.
Best Time to Visit
Neuss Schützenfest, officially known as Neuss' Citizens' Marksmen's Festival, is a traditional festival hosted annually in the city. Although the festival is generally attended by over 7,500 marksmen and is smaller than that in Hanover, it remains as the biggest marksmen’s festival across the globe. The festival runs for five days in August and attracts millions of tourists to the area, most especially since the summer season is still ongoing. This makes the month the busiest in Neuss, making a majority of Neuss, Germany hotels increase their prices.
What to Do & Area Attractions
While in Neuss, make sure to explore the Old Castle Tower, St. Lambertus Church, and Marktplatz, all depicting the city’s rich history and architecture. For accommodations, check out Dorint Kongresshotel Düsseldorf / Neuss, ibis Styles Düsseldorf – Neuss, and Mercure Hotel Düsseldorf Neuss, which are all within a short ride away to most of the attractions in the area.