“Vesalia hospitalis - hospitable Wesel”. Wesel was granted this name of honour in 1578 by Flemish religious refugees who felt very welcome here. Hospitable and open minded is how Wesel presents itself even today.
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Willibrordi-Cathedreal
(photo by city of Wesel)
The fact that Wesel lies in an ideal position at the point where
the Lippe flows into the Rhine was one of the reasons for the
economic flourish of Wesel during the middle Ages. This important
factor enabled Wesel to be promoted to Town status by the young
Earl Ditrich of Cleve in the Year 1241, thus providing the
population of Wesel with certain privileges. At its peak during the
late Middle Ages Wesel and Cologne were amongst the most
prestigious members of the inland "Hanseatic League". Wesels
membership continued until the end of the year 1669.
We are very proud of its venerable history as a Hanseatic city as
well as the cultural variety to be found throughout the town.
Important attractions are the Prussian Museum, situated in the
cultural centre “Zitadelle”, and the imposing Willibrordi cathedral
that shapes the silhouette of the town. A stroll through the lively
city centre can easily be combined with the cultural sights between
Berliner Tor and Großer Markt.
Berlin Gate
(photo by city of Wesel)
You can also enjoy Wesel and the peaceful Lower Rhine Region
alongside the Rhine and Lippe by bike. Wesel is a bicycle-friendly
town and was granted the “German Bicycle Award” for its ferry
crossing the Lippe called “Quertreiber”.
Traditionally connected to the Hanseatic League commerce and trade
are of high significance. Wesel is an attractive and growing
business location for well known major companies as well as
medium-sized firms, trade and commerce. As Wesel is the county town
of the area, many of the area’s administrative offices and social
and civil services are located here.
Sandra Weyer
Stadt Wesel
department: City Marketing and Tourism
E-Mail: stadtmarketing@wesel.de
Telephone: +49 (281) 203 2650
Fax: +49 (281) 203 2429
Klever-Tor-Platz 1
46483 Wesel
