Experience the historic cities of the Grafschaft (County) Bentheim

Ready for the island? The city centre of Nordhorn is enclosed by the Vechte. The former textile metropolis is the biggest city in the Grafschaft (County) Bentheim. It has many facets and has developed into an attractive city with lovely pedestrian zone. The shopping city with international fl air is the gate to the Netherlands due to its direct location near the border.

Day trippers are more than welcome in the animal park, which is open all year round, or on a boat trip on the Vechte. There are regularly city festivals, such as the Street Culture Festival or the Nordhorner October, performing arts and theatre performances round off the varied offer. And the Frenswegen monastery with its unique fl air behind history-steeped walls invites you to embark on a journey back in time. In Nordhorn, the city of water, art also plays a big role. Starting at the “Old Weaving Mill,” a relic from its textile past, is the kunstwegen route. It connects Nordhorn with the Dutch city of Zwolle with more than 60 artworks along the course of the Vechte river.

Whether day trip or short break, it is always worth paying a visit to the rest of the historic towns of the Grafschaft (County) Bentheim like Bad Bentheim and Schüttorf. In Schüttorf, the oldest town of the Grafschaft (County) Bentheim, there is a story to be discovered behind every stone. A sightseeing walk will lead you to the stone witnesses of the past. The old stairs and side streets in the historic health resort of Bad Bentheim are perfect for whiling away the time.

Contact:

Grafschaft Bentheim Tourismus e.V.
van-Delden-Str. 1-7
D-48529 Nordhorn

+49 (0) 5921 / 961196
+49 (0) 5921 / 961197

tourismus@grafschaft.de
http://www.grafschaft-bentheim-tourismus.de

Nordhorn - former metropolis of the textile industry

The 19th century saw the arrival of the first mechanic weaving mill in Nordhorn. The city profited from the start of the industrial age and this resulted in the settlement of several well-known textile companies. Many job-hunters moved to Nordhorn. A vibrant county town with over 53,000 inhabitants has developed. The unusual economic ascent gave Nordhorn the name of “Little America.” Nowadays Nordhorn is defined more by trade, handicrafts and services. You can find out everything you need to know about the history of the textile industry in Nordhorn in the Povelturm Museum.

Tip: Special guided city tours

If you wish to get to know Nordhorn, the city of water, from a completely different perspective, you can experience a guided city tour with the motto “Nordhorn by foot and water.” A trip with the “Vechtesonne” or the “Vechtestromer” is even possible in moonlight. Or you can accompany the night watchman on his evening walkabout around the Bentheim Fort and through the historic old town of the Bad Bentheim spa resort. An alternative is the night watchman walkabout in Uelsen. Go on a ramble through bygone times and listen to amusing everyday tales.

Contact:

VVV-Stadtmarketing Nordhorn e.V.
Firnhaberstrasse 17
D-48529 Nordhorn

+49 (0) 5921 / 8039-0
+49 (0) 5921 / 803939

info@vvv-nordhorn.de
http://www.vvv-nordhorn.de

Evaluate article

Your evaluation of this article

Our reader's comments

Footer