Issum offers a range of themes for day trips. Volkspark Oermter Berg has plenty of playgrounds and animal enclosures. Other attractions include a visit to the former synagogue, mikveh and schoolhouse, the His-Törchen local history and art museum, and the Schönstatt Centre on Oermter Berg. This gives you a choice of focus between park activities, culture and exhibitions.
Park and animals
Volkspark Oermter Berg has many playgrounds for children, while its animal enclosures are home to red deer, fallow deer and mouflons. The playgrounds and animal enclosures offer different highlights, so you can tailor your visit to your group’s interests. At the top of Oermter Berg, there are also two barbecue huts with plenty of space for families.
Cultural sites and chapel
A visit to the former synagogue, mikveh and schoolhouse gives visitors an insight into the life, rites and symbols of a rural Jewish community. Schönstatt Centre Niederrhein is located in the southern part of Oermter Berg and has its own chapel. Schönstatt Centre Oermter Marienberg includes a conference centre, newly built in 2016 and 2017, with a cafeteria and four event rooms of different sizes. Schönstatt Centre Niederrhein on Oermter Berg also has its own Stations of the Cross trail.
Changing exhibitions
The His-Törchen local history and art museum in Issum presents changing exhibitions on a range of subjects. Unlike the thematically focused visit to the former synagogue, mikveh and schoolhouse, the exhibitions here change, giving culture enthusiasts a choice between a fixed focus and varied displays.
Additional information about the wider Kleve destination
For cycling enthusiasts, the wider Kleve destination offers a regional perspective. The Niers Cycle Route is a signposted route covering 128 kilometres. It runs from the source of the Niers in Mönchengladbach through the districts of Viersen and Kleve to the municipality of Gennep in the Netherlands. Kleve district also has more than 1,500 kilometres of cycle routes and numerous themed routes. A pocket planner shows all the junctions in Kleve district when unfolded and provides useful information about how the district-wide junction system works. This distinction is useful for planning: the Niers Cycle Route follows a specific route, while the district-wide network and its themed routes offer a wider range of options.
The landscape of Kleve district includes a variety of scenery, with picturesque riverbanks, green meadows and extensive forests. Local traditions in Kleve district include marksmen’s festivals, carnival and funfairs; dates vary from one event to another. Farm cafés in Kleve district invite you to enjoy fresh produce right where it is made. If you are planning to attend a particular festival, check its date before travelling, as dates vary.
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