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Gronau is a quiet and peaceful town whose most remarkable attractions include beautiful parks designed for gaining peace of mind and aesthetic pleasure. They are all mainly concentrated in the vicinity of the city, while the city itself is rather suitable for a quiet and measured life. On the outskirts, you will find Bentheim Castle. The castle is notable for being perfectly preserved and the fact that it is more than 1,000 years old (the time of its construction dates back to 1020). The fortress wall, moats, bridges, prison, church, as well as everyday objects located here have largely remained unchanged. It is worth visiting this particular castle to get a general idea of the life of German feudal lords. The castle often serves as a venue for weddings and other special events. Another interesting historical monument is Schloss Ahaus. The first mention of the building dates back to the 11th century, and in 1406 the building began to be used as a residential palace by the Archbishop of Münster. In 1688, the old castle was destroyed and a new one was erected in its place, the Baroque style was chosen for its internal and external decoration. The castle was completed in 1718. A century later, the castle served as a palace of the Salm-Kirburg family but was soon bought by an entrepreneur who has converted the castle into a tobacco factory. It had been used in this form until 1945 when it was destroyed by bombardment. After the war, the castle was restored, and today it is … Read further

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Cultural excursion through Gronau - things to see

Not far from the castle is Villa van Delden, one of the most remarkable buildings in the vicinity of Gronau. The building looks very neat, built in the style of classicism, the patio enveloping the mansion from all sides is also beautiful. The building was designed and built by Jan van Delden in the 19th century. Today it hosts weddings and other celebrations, as well as temporary exhibitions. An equally attractive … Open

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Attractive family lodge, Aristo Hotel, located only a short distance from the busy city center, is popular with a wide range of tourists. It fascinates guests with a variety of comfortable rooms decorated with light wood furniture and light fabrics. The hotel has an amazing winter garden with well-equipped seating areas, which is perfect for relaxing in a tranquil atmosphere or for holding a special occasion. … Open

Attractions and active leisure

Gronau attracts fans of quiet towns where life flows in its own way and every new day is similar to the previous one. There are no super cool shopping centers or nightclubs here, but this is exactly what the city is attractive for - that is, for its simplicity. The most popular place in town can be called Tierpark Gronau where you can see such animals as monkeys, deer, seals, llamas, and guinea pigs. All animals are … Open

Traditions and mentality of Gronau

Residents of Gronau are known for their straightforwardness and tolerance - these qualities they got, firstly, from the German mentality, and secondly, from the Dutch one (the city is located on the border with the Netherlands). Locals appreciate comfort and are never late for an important meeting - these are some more distinctive features. They don't like beating around the bush and always say what they think. … Open

Active recreation

Nevertheless, here there are several bars in the city that can make your stay in the quiet town much brighter. Many of them are located in hotels, which is quite convenient - there's no need to go anywhere else to have fun. Whiskey & Cigar Salon is a place where, as the name implies, the best whiskey is served. In a pleasant atmosphere, one can have conversations on intellectual topics, smoking cigars. Kastanienhof … Open

Festivals and events in Gronau

The culmination of the festival year in any German town is Christmas, namely, the opening Christmas Fair, or Weihnachtsmarkt, which turns it into the wonderland of elves, dwarfs, and Weihnachtsmann himself. The opening of the fair takes place on Gronauer Innenstadt, and its time is mid-December. It is at this time that you can buy everything you need to turn Christmas in a narrow family circle into a fairy tale. … Open

Germany - moving around the country

The next, but not less important airports, are Dresden Cloche and Franz Josef Strauss in Munich. Huge liners of the world's most famous air companies land here. According to statistics, these two airports enjoy great success among tourists. Here, a constant flow of travelers is recorded both in the ski season and in the warm months. Budget tourists, as a rule, fly to Frankfurt-Hahn. It is situated in the west of Frankfurt, so it has a convenient traffic junction. The next major airport is Stuttgart, which is located in the city of the same name. Fans of beer festivals, as a rule, come to this air harbor and then go for solemn events. … Open

Overview of festivals and celebrations in Germany

The most famous holiday in Germany is Oktoberfest held in Bavaria in autumn. Oktoberfest is the largest and oldest beer festival in the world. It is organized by the Munich administration and traditionally takes place in Munich. Only local breweries are allowed to participate. They brew special sorts with 5-7% ABV. The first festival was held in honor of the silver wedding of the king and queen. It took place in the meadows near the center of Munich in 1810. The festival lasts about two weeks, until the first Sunday in October. Oktoberfest begins with a solemn festive procession of the owners of the tents of the Munich breweries, after which the first crane is set in the beer barrel. … Open

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