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| Herten | ||
| federal state | North Rhine-Westphalia | |
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| Residents | 61.791 (2019) | |
| height | 75 m, 65 m | |
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Herten is a city in a circle Recklinghausen in the Ruhr area.
Map of Herten
background
Herten was the largest mining town in Europe for a long time.
The city of Herten consists of the districts Scherlebeck, Langenbochum, Disteln, Paschenberg, Herten-Mitte, Herten-Südwest, Herten-Südost, Bertlich and Westerholt.
getting there
By plane
By train
By bus
In the street
 | In Herten were Environmental zones set up in accordance with the fine dust ordinance. Without a corresponding sticker, you risk a fine of € 80 when entering an environmental zone. This also applies to foreign road users. Entry ban for vehicles in pollutant groups 1 2 3 (Info Federal Environment Agency) |  |
The highway A2 has the junction "Herten" in the city. In addition, the city can use the A43 (Münster - Wuppertal) or the A42 can be achieved.
By boat
mobility
Tourist Attractions
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Herten Castle
Freedom Westerholt
Castles, chateaus and palaces
- Herten Castle is nestled in the Herten Castle Park and is a very nice example of a typical moated castle.
- Westerholt Castle is located behind the beautiful old town of Westerholt. The private castle is also home to a golf club and a restaurant. Very nice walks start at the castle.
Buildings
- Ewald colliery (Visitor center Hoheward, formerly the Herten tourist office), 45699 Herten, Werner-Heisenberg-Str. 14th (for GPS: Ewaldstrasse 261). Tel.: 49(0)2366 181160, Fax: (0)2366 1811618, Email: [email protected]. Open: Mon closed, in summer: Tue-Sun 10 a.m.-6 p.m., in winter: Tue-Fri 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
- The glass house in the pedestrian zone in Herten Mitte was opened shortly after the city library in 1994.
- Community center Herten-Süd
- The Transylvanian House of Youth in the Transylvanian settlement in Herten-Langenbochum was inaugurated in 1964.
Museums
- Mühlpforte Mining Museum
- Private museum "Customs for Baptism"
- Home Cabinet Westerholt
- Machine hall Scherlebeck - shaft V / VI
- Siebenbürger Heimatstube in the Transylvanian House of Youth
- Vestic Asparagus Museum
See also the Information page of the city of Herten.
Parks
- Hoheward landscape park, Recklinghausen / Herten city limits. - large renatured area with two heaps: Hoppenbruch (Wind turbine with sculptures, MTB cross country / freeride circuit 3.5km) and Hoheward (Obelisk as sundial, horizon observatory, dragon bridge, circumferential balcony promenade), the latter is still being piled up. Entrances are in Herten. At the Handweiser / Ewaldstraße / Im Emscherbruch or in Recklinghausen. Cranger Street.Open: freely accessible.
- The Herten Castle Park with the Herten moated castle is directly connected to the city center. Beautiful trees alternate with open lawns. In summer there are various events in the park.
activities
shop
kitchen
- At the hand sign, 45699 Herten, Herner Str. 198 (At one of the stairs on Hoheward). Tel.: 49(0)2366 937180. Open: Mon closed, Tue-Fri 9:00 am-6:00pm, Sat & Sun 11:30 am-6:00pm.
- Berger Inn, 45710 Herten, Scherlebecker Str. 349. Tel.: 49(0)2366 43822. The "Scherlebeck's in Haus Berger" offers a cozy atmosphere and regularly - in addition to refined variations of classic, hearty dishes - vegan and vegetarian cuisine.
nightlife
accommodation
Learn
Work
security
health
Practical advice
trips
- Copa Ca Backum indoor swimming pool
Neighboring cities
literature
Web links
- City of Herten
- Herten General
- Regional leisure time - The leisure portal for the Recklinghausen and Bottrop district
