Historic Old Town of Hückeswagen
The slate-clad timber-framed houses nestle around the castle of the Counts of Hückeswagen, built on a hill. These stately townhouses testify to the wealth of their builders, who often made their fortune as cloth weavers and fabric merchants. The old town invites visitors to a leisurely stroll or a guided tour.
Numerous events, such as the Old Town Festival, also take place in the historic streets. A true highlight is the biennial summer bobsleigh race, in which teams from all the leading bobsleigh nations, such as the USA, Germany, Russia, Latvia, and Italy, compete and race through the streets of the Old Town in a real bobsleigh.
You can explore the historic old town of Hückeswagen on a self-guided tour or with an expert-led tour. A city tour or museum tour is also available. (Local History Museum)) can be booked at the Hückeswagen tourist information office.
Numerous events, such as the Old Town Festival, also take place in the historic streets. A true highlight is the biennial summer bobsleigh race, in which teams from all the leading bobsleigh nations, such as the USA, Germany, Russia, Latvia, and Italy, compete and race through the streets of the Old Town in a real bobsleigh.
You can explore the historic old town of Hückeswagen on a self-guided tour or with an expert-led tour. A city tour or museum tour is also available. (Local History Museum)) can be booked at the Hückeswagen tourist information office.
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Bus stop available
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Possible ways to pay
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Arrival & Parking
- Hückeswagen's old town lies above the town center. It can be reached by car in about 5 minutes via Goethestraße and Schmittweg. On foot, it's about a 600-meter walk uphill from Etapler Platz to the castle, a sometimes quite steep climb.
The "Bahnhofstraße" bus stop is located at the bottom of Hückeswagen's town center, directly at the foot of the ascent.
Ample parking is also available in the city center. Within the old town itself, there are several parking spaces directly at the castle. Social Media
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