Hünxe connects the lower Lippe Valley with Hohe Mark Nature Park and a rich cultural history: from everyday school life in the local history museum to Gartrop Watermill and the historic center of Krudenburg. Hünxe’s six districts are part of the nature park. Fields, river meadows and extensive forests define the surrounding area. When planning your visit, consider one simple question: would you like to focus on cultural sites, or spend time outdoors on hiking and cycling trails?

Cultural history at the local history museum

The “Alte Bergschule” local history museum brings together different aspects of life in the past. Its collection includes exhibits on household life and agriculture, as well as beekeeping, wooden shoe making and prehistory. A former classroom has been furnished to look as it did when children in grades 1 to 8 were taught there until 1954. So, alongside everyday life, the former school itself is also in focus. A nearly complete mammoth skull found in Gartrop-Bühl was prepared for display at the local history museum.

The watermill and historic town center

At Gartrop Watermill, it is worth taking a closer look at the building’s history: its oldest parts are believed to date back to the 15th century. The restored mill is open to the public as a museum during guided tours and special event days. As access is available through these offerings, it is best to check the dates before you travel. Groups can arrange historical tours of Hünxe’s districts, as well as the local history museum or the watermill, in advance.

Krudenburg also adds a distinctive historical touch to your stay. The town center retains buildings that reflect its former character as a towboatmen’s village. Together with the local history museum and the watermill, it offers insight into different aspects of local history: school life, crafts and the village’s former role. If you are mainly interested in cultural history, you can make these places individual highlights of your trip rather than combining them with every nature activity in a fixed itinerary.

Hiking, cycling and nature along the canal

Marked hiking and cycling trails run through the area around Hünxe. Routes along the Wesel-Datteln Canal combine enjoying nature with getting active. The activities offer different experiences: on the trails, the focus is on exploring the area, while along the canal, observing nature goes hand in hand with exercise. Fields, river meadows and extensive forests create a setting of open, yet wooded, landscapes for outdoor activities. You do not have to choose exclusively between cultural sites and trails; your plans can reflect which is more important for your stay.

Find a hotel to suit your stay

When looking for hotels in Hünxe, your plans can help guide your choice. First consider whether you would like to spend more time at the local history museum, the watermill and historic sites, or on hiking and cycling tours. If your plans include a guided tour or a visit to the watermill, check the dates in advance.

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