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Things to see in Kleve (Germany): 50 places and when to go
Kleve is a town in Germany, and this site lists 50 places in and around it, mainly Hiking (19), Nature (15), Wildlife (15). The best known are Moyland Castle, Emmerich Rhine Bridge and Schwanenburg Castle. The best time to come is April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 16 h 25 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 · 51.7967, 6.1239
- Places
- 50 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Hiking (19) · Nature (15) · Wildlife (15) · History (6) · Temples (3) · With kids (3)
- Best time
- April to October.
- Also possible
- November to March.
- Nearest airport
- DUS Düsseldorf, 72 km as the crow flies
What to see in Kleve
The places in and around Kleve, 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.
- Moyland CastleCastle in Bedburg-Hau, Germany9.0 km
- Emmerich Rhine BridgeLongest suspension bridge in Germany7.8 km
- Schwanenburg CastleCastle in Kleve, Germany1.5 km
- Lower Rhine HeightsSummit8.4 km
- De BruukProtected area in Netherlands12 km
- Gelderse PoortCross-border conservation project in the Netherlands and Germany12 km
- Museum Kurhaus KleveMuseum in Germany156 m
- St. Maria MagdalenaChurch building in Goch, Germany13 km
- Schloss GnadenthalCastle in Cleves, Germany1.5 km
- St. AldegundisChurch building in Emmerich am Rhein, Germany9.1 km
- Zelderse DriessenProtected area in Kingdom of the Netherlands13 km
- Griethausener EisenbahnbrückeDisused railroad bridge over an arm of the Old Rhine near Kleve4.5 km
- BergherbosNature area in the Netherlands13 km
- Zelem CastleCastle6.8 km
- Deichvorland bei Grieth mit KalflackNature reserve in Germany9.4 km
- Dornicksche WardNature reserve in Germany11 km
- Emmericher WardNature reserve in Germany6.6 km
- Grietherorter AltrheinNature reserve in Germany14 km
- Moyländer BruchNature reserve in Bedburg-Hau, Germany8.9 km
- RijntakkenProtected nature reserve in the Netherlands (Natura 2000)11 km
- Schloss KalbeckChâteau15 km
- Sint-JansbergNature reserve in northern Limburg, Netherlands14 km
- Stiftskirche St. VitusChurch building in Elten, Germany8.2 km
- Die MoiedtjesNature reserve in Germany6.9 km
And the other 26, by what you come to do:
- Nature: Hingstberg, Mühlenbruch
- With kids: Zoo Cleves, Embricana Freizeit- und Sportbad
- Diving: GochNess, Sams Diving, Wisseler See
- Hiking: Grote Rivierenpad, Grote Rivierenpad, Grote Rivierenpad, Maas-Niederrheinpfad, Maas-Niederrheinpfad, Noaberpad, Noaberpad, Noaberpad, Pieterpad: Braamt to Millingen, Pieterpad: Millingen to Groesbeek, Pieterpad: Groesbeek to Gennep, Rhein-Niers-Fleuth-Weg, Romeinse Limespad, Romeinse Limespad, Romeinse Limespad, Romeinse Limespad, RvN Noaberpad part 7 - Variant voor Ronde van Nederland, RvN Pieterpad deel 2 - 16 - variant voor Ronde van Nederland, X7 Kleverlandweg
When to go to Kleve
The best time to visit Kleve is April to October; also possible: November to March. 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.
- JanPossible8:03
- FebPossible9:40
- MarPossible11:31
- AprBest time13:37
- MayBest time15:25
- JunBest time16:25
- JulBest time16:00
- AugBest time14:25
- SepBest time12:23
- OctBest time10:21
- NovPossible8:31
- DecPossible7:34
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 25 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 34. In June, 50 of the 50 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 Kleve
The nearest main airport is Düsseldorf Airport (DUS, Düsseldorf), 72 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
- Xanten41 places25 km
- Borken24 places47 km
- Grefrath52 places52 km
- Vreden29 places56 km
- Duisburg87 places59 km
- Gescher16 places66 km
And all of Germany, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Kleve?
The best known: Moyland Castle, Emmerich Rhine Bridge, Schwanenburg Castle, Lower Rhine Heights, De Bruuk. In all, 50 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Kleve?
April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 16 h 25 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 34.
How do you get to Kleve?
The nearest main airport is Düsseldorf Airport (DUS), 72 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Kleve as the destination and these 50 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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