Take anadventurous city trip to Troisdorf, a city located between the two cultural centres of Cologne and Bonn and enjoy historical buildings surrounded by idyllic conservation areas.
A short trip to Troisdorf will take you to the Sieg River, a tributary of the Rhein River. To the north, the city borders the foothills of the Bergisches Land mountains to the south, the meadows of the Sieg River. The city, first documented in the year 1064, consists of 12 districts. The largest is the central district of Troisdorf Mitte with its modern pedestrian area which invites you to the perfect shopping excursion. During yourcity trip toTroisdorf, experience an interesting mix between half-timbered buildings and modern architecture. The district Spich is dominated by residential and commercial areas but also presents sights, such as the Renaissance Broich Manor, dating back to 1620. A popular destination is the farming and fishing village of Bergheim, surrounded by the picturesque landscape of the Sieg River meadows. For the perfect idyll, visit the district of Rotter See. Due to its location near Rotter Lake, look forward to swimming and other leisure activities. The district Kriegsdorf, on the other hand, impresses with rural charm in the shadow of the well-fortified knight’s castle Rott.
While on your city trip to Troisdorf, be sure to pay a visit to its true landmark, the castleBurg Wissem. The historical building was first mentioned in the year 1474 in the area’s records. Take a stroll through the romantic gardens with its sensory fields and 14 stations for experimentation and experience. Since 1982, Europe’s only museum for picture book art and children book illustration awaits inside the castle. In the west wing, visit an exhibit on theconservation area Wahner Heidewhich borders directly on the park of the castle.
Whilst taking a city trip to Troisdorfbe sure to take long excursions through the protected nature of the neighbouring conservation area Wahner Heide. The protected area covers more than 30 square miles and was used by the military until the year 2004. By now, a number of protected animal and plant species have developed here.
Also worth a visitduring your mini-break to Troisdorfis theconservation area Siegniederungwhere the Sieg flows into the Rhein River. Enjoy strolls through the landscape of the meadows along a river which is one of the richest in fish in all of Germany. The historical Sieg ferry will take you across just like in old times. When in need of a rest, take advantage of the restaurant with beer garden.
Plan a visit to theFischereimuseumwhich re-opened in 2010. Surrounded by gorgeous nature, it demonstrates the history of fishing in the area and also serves as the visitor’s centre for the bordering conservation area.
