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Things to see in Borken (Germany): 24 places and when to go
Borken is a town in Germany, and this site lists 24 places in and around it, mainly History (8), Hiking (6), Temples (5). The best known are Raesfeld Castle, Burg Gemen and Kloster Mariengarden. The best time to come is April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. In June there are 16 h 26 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 34. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Germany · 51.8606, 6.7943
- Places
- 24 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (8) · Hiking (6) · Temples (5) · Nature (4) · Wildlife (4) · Museums and art (3)
- Best time
- April to October and December.
- Also possible
- January to March and November.
- Nearest airport
- DUS Düsseldorf, 64 km as the crow flies
What to see in Borken
The places in and around Borken, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Raesfeld CastleBuilding in Raesfeld (Germany)11 km
- Burg GemenCastle in Germany5.0 km
- Kloster MariengardenBurlo, Germany5.2 km
- St. GudulaChurch building in Rhede7.1 km
- Bocholt textile museumMuseum in Bocholt12 km
- Wooldse VeenHeath in the Netherlands6.3 km
- Schloss RhedeChâteau6.8 km
- Otto Pankok MuseumMuseum in Hünxe, Germany18 km
- St. Maria ImmaculataChurch building in Germany6.5 km
- St. MarienChurch building in Germany5.2 km
- BietenschlattNature reserve in Südlohn, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany5.9 km
- Burlo-Vardingholter Venn/EntenschlattNature reserve in Borken district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany5.7 km
- ReyerdingvennNature reserve in Germany12 km
- AgneskapelleChurch building in Bocholt, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany12 km
- Stadtmuseum BocholtMuseum in Germany12 km
- Freibad RamsdorfWith kids9.5 km
- Freizeitbad AquariusWith kids5.4 km
- Josef Bresser ObservatoryAstronomical observatory1.5 km
- LudgerpadHiking7.3 km
- NoaberpadLong-distance trail in the Netherlands and Germany9.4 km
- NoaberpadLong-distance trail in the Netherlands and Germany8.9 km
- ScholtenpadHiking trail (streekpad) in the Netherlands10.0 km
- ScholtenpadHiking trail (streekpad) in the Netherlands7.0 km
- X9 Oldenkott - Reken - GladbeckHiking8.6 km
When to go to Borken
The best time to visit Borken is April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible8:02
- FebPossible9:40
- MarPossible11:31
- AprBest time13:37
- MayBest time15:25
- JunBest time16:26
- JulBest time16:01
- AugBest time14:26
- SepBest time12:23
- OctBest time10:21
- NovPossible8:30
- DecBest time7:34
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 26 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 34. In April, 23 of the 24 places are at their best.
When to go to Germany in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Borken
The nearest main airport is Düsseldorf Airport (DUS, Düsseldorf), 64 km as the crow flies. How to get around Germany (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Gescher16 places20 km
- Vreden29 places23 km
- Haltern am See42 places25 km
- Xanten41 places33 km
- Schöppingen29 places40 km
- Kleve50 places47 km
And all of Germany, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Borken?
The best known: Raesfeld Castle, Burg Gemen, Kloster Mariengarden, St. Gudula, Bocholt textile museum. In all, 24 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Borken?
April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. In June there are 16 h 26 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 34.
How do you get to Borken?
The nearest main airport is Düsseldorf Airport (DUS), 64 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Borken as the destination and these 24 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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