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25 real eye-catchers

Tranquilly towns, communities and villages

The Bergisches Land region comprises 25 towns and villages, each with its own unique charm. There are modern cities and idyllic villages, tranquility and vibrant atmosphere – every visitor will find their perfect holiday destination here.

The two centers of Bergisch Gladbach and Gummersbach invite visitors to enjoy extensive shopping trips. Hückeswagen, Bergneustadt, and several other smaller towns entice visitors with their idyllic old town centers. A tranquil atmosphere prevails everywhere. And with Nümbrecht and Reichshof-Eckenhagen, the Bergisches Land region also boasts two health resorts with healing climates.

All the towns and villages offer a diverse range of leisure activities, plenty of nature, and opportunities for relaxation. You certainly won't get bored in the Bergisches Land region!

Bergisches Land Nature Park

Green meadow with cows at sunset, trees cast long shadows, sky partly cloudy.
Sabine Dohrmann / The Bergisches Land, Sabine Dohrmann | CC BY SA

The Bergisches Land Nature Park covers an area of ​​2.027 km² One of the largest nature parks in North Rhine-Westphalia. It is characterized by a typical low mountain range landscape, extending from the Cologne Lowland to elevations of 500 meters. m in the east. It is characterized by a diverse cultural landscape with 17 reservoirs, many hammers and mills from the early days of steel production, as well as numerous castles and palaces.

The nature park is committed to the development of the region in a variety of ways. It advocates for the preservation and care of natural and cultural landscapes, offers attractive nature-based experiences and recreational opportunities, supports regional initiatives, provides information about the region, and promotes awareness of local heritage and culture. The nature park's work rests on four pillars: sustainable tourism and recreation, nature and landscape conservation, environmental education, and regional development.

Impressions from towns in the Bergisches Land region

  • A woman enjoys coffee on a bench in sunny weather in a lively street atmosphere.
    Holger Hage for "Das Bergische" | CC BY SA
  • Timber-framed buildings with autumn leaves, parasols, and guests outside. Warm, inviting atmosphere.
  • Round stone sculpture with several inscribed discs and a coat of arms on top.
    Anja Kortmann / The Bergisches Land | CC BY SA
  • Historic town hall with red tile roofs and floral decorations on a sunny market square.
    © City of Bergisch Gladbach
  • Half-timbered houses with colorful flags in Hückeswagen, cobblestone street and church tower in the background.
  • Hall 32 Gummersbach, a modern cultural center in a renovated brick building with colorful flags in front.
    Anja Kortmann / The Bergisches Land | CC BY SA
  • The image shows idyllic half-timbered houses and modern buildings in a green setting.
    Anja Kortmann / The Bergisches Land | CC BY SA
  • Flowers and a carillon in the foreground, half-timbered houses in the background in sunny weather.
    Anja Kortmann - The Bergisches, Anja Kortmann | CC BY SA
  • People enjoy their time on a sunny day at a street café in Wermelskirchen.
    © Dominik Ketz
  • Timber-framed houses in the sunny village of Ruppichteroth, with green accents and historic architecture.
  • A traditional half-timbered house with a blooming flower bed and a central fountain in a rural setting.
    Sabine Dohrmann / The Bergisches Land | CC BY SA
  • Family enjoying ice cream outdoors; smiling mother and child with face covered in ice cream.
    © Dominik Ketz
  • A square with old brick buildings, modern facades and a green lawn in the sunshine.
    Anja Kortmann / The Bergisches Land | CC BY SA
  • A white historic building with a clock tower and arcade next to a fountain. Clear blue sky.
    Anja Kortmann / The Bergisches Land | CC BY SA