Ratingen Holidays 2012

Ratingen at a Glance

The town of Ratingen lies in the North Rhine-Westphalia region of Germany. The Rhine area is filled with European history dating as far back as the Roman times with ruins, monuments and antiquity preserved in the cities and museums. It retains the charm of small German town and is steeped in nature, making it a great place for your holiday this year.

You'll Love Ratingen if...

• You want a romantic trip away in a pleasant town with magical sights.
• You want to take all the family away to see some sights without the hectic nature of a large city.
• You want to soak up the history, culture and expanse of forests in and around the area.

Perfect Holidays to Ratingen

Sip a traditional German beer or wander through the streets to get a cultural flavour of this town. Ratingen is a place where old meets new so find some of the best spots to make your holiday memorable. The industrial heritage of this town is certainly worth visiting.

• See some historical buildings and the quintessential market square that has been in use since the 9th Century, as you discover Ratingen by foot. The people in this town are proud of their history as the town dates further back than its larger neighbour, Dusseldorf.
• Amongst the impressive ramparts are the moated castles of Haus zum Haus and the Schloss Linnep. Despite dating back to the 12th and 13th Century the fairytale architecture remains intact – perfect getting the imagination of the whole family going.
• Ratingen is one of the areas greenest cities, surrounded in forests, fields and meadows. You won’t have to wander far to get lost in the ancient trees or tranquil parks.

Top Attractions in Ratingen

• Don’t miss the timbered house Zum Roten Hahn. The stunning black beams and white walls make it appear to be the original 14th Century home.
• The Ratingen Art Trail links the regions cultural attractions from the Volkardey Park to the Anger valley and includes a site on which a Neanderthal man was discovered. This 11 km trail will take you across landscapes and via sculptures that are not to be missed.
• The town has a modern art collection of a unique kind. You will find work by famous contemporary artists including Cy Twombly and Joseph Beuys, all on the theme of ‘searching for the hidden life’.

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