Herzogenrath | ||
federal state | North Rhine-Westphalia | |
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Residents | 46.402 (2019) | |
height | 140 m | |
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Herzogenrath is a German city in North Rhine-Westphalia right on the border with the Netherlands.
background
- Herzogenrath borders the city to the north Aachen as well as to the Dutch municipalities Kerkrade and Landgraaf in the province Limburg. The city centers of Aachen and Heerlen are about the same distance (less than 10 km).
- Other neighboring communities (on the German side) are Übach-Palenberg, Baesweiler, Alsdorf and Würselen.
- The cross-border service center Eurode Business Center is located in the area of Herzogenrath as well as in the area of Kerkrade.
- Neustraße / Nieuwstraat is Dutch on one side and German on the other. At the end of the street is the aforementioned Eurode Business Center.
getting there
By plane
- Next airport is Maastricht-Aachen
- The airport in Dusseldorf is easier to reach by train than that Cologne-Bonn Airport
- The airports at Brussels and Frankfurt are about equally easily accessible; Brussels is closer.
By train
- In Herzogenrath there are the train stations on the main line from Aachen to Mönchengladbach 1 Herzogenrath and 2 Kohlscheid, with direct connections to Maastricht, Aachen, Heinsberg, Duisburg and Dusseldorf
- The stops are on the Herzogenrath - Stolberg branch line 3 August-Schmidt-Platz and 4 Alt-Merkstein.
- The following are available for long-distance transport: Aachen (ICE, Thalys), Heerlen (Dutch IC).
In the street
By boat
mobility
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Map of Herzogenrath
Tourist Attractions
activities
- 1 Merkstein outdoor pool. Spacious outdoor pool with various pools for swimmers, non-swimmers and small children, a large sunbathing area and a snack bar / kiosk. Easily accessible by public transport via the train stop August-Schmidt-Platz and the bus stop Goethestrasse (outdoor pool). Parking spaces are often scarce.Open: During the season from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.Price: € 4.00 or € 2.30 reduced.
- 2 Superfly Aachen. Tel.: 49 (0)2406 995 99 80, Email: [email protected].Trampoline hall.
shop
kitchen
nightlife
accommodation
- 1 Hotel Eurode Live, Bergerstrasse 14, 52134 Herzogenrath.
security
There is a German-Dutch police station in the Eurode Business Center.
health
Practical advice
trips
literature
Web links
https://www.herhabenrath.de/ - Official website of Herzogenrath