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Viersen - county seat with atmosphere and quality of life
In 1970 the present city of Viersen originated through the affiliation of the former independent cities, Dülken and Süchteln and the community Boisheim and the until then county borough Viersen, Alt-Viersen today. In 1975 Viersen became the county seat of the same-named district.
Source: city of Viersen
The city of Viersen offers diverse leisure and recreation options, more than 100 cultural events and attractive city centres.
Source: City of Viersen
In the attractive pedestrian zone in the city centre of Alt-Viersen, the Hochstraße between Remigiusplatz and Bahnhofstraße, one can do a lot of shopping and then relax in one of the many cafes and restaurants in the shade of the sycamore trees.
Villages of Alt-Viersen
Beberich | Bockert | Bötzlöh | Donk | Düpp | Hamm | Heimer | Helenabrunn | Hoser | Hülsdonk | Ompert | Rahser | Rintgen | Robend | Ummer
Photo: Remigiusplatz with parish church St. Remigius
Boisheim is with a population of around 2000 the smallest village of Viersen. With the affiliated agricultural area the total surface area of the village Boisheim is 5,91 square-kilometre.
Boisheim has, due to its rural structure, apart from its village centre and the following house construction some smaller outside lying accumulations of farms like Lind and Pütterhöfe.
Source: Wikipedia
Dülken is with more than 20.000 citizens after Alt-Viersen the second-largest village of Viersen. The village is situated at the south edge of the Lower Rhine lowland. The river Nette originates in Dülken.
Süchteln was a city with a flourishing weaving industry until the end of the 50ties. In the year 1970 Süchteln was combined with Viersen, Dülken and Boisheim to the present city of Viersen.
The village centre forms the Catholic parish church St. Clemens, which was built in 1856. The still well preserved 73m high tower stems from the year 1481.
