Borghees: Little Castle, KulturgARTen and Forest

Borghees combines a historic little castle with cultural offerings and the landscape of the Borghees Forest. Haus Borghees lies among meadows and pollard willows and is known locally as Schlösschen Borghees. Those looking for a holiday apartment in Borghees will find a travel destination here that combines culture and walks in a rural setting.

The Schlösschen Borghees Ensemble

The Schlösschen Borghees ensemble comprises the Kulturscheune, Catharina’s KulturgARTen and the Schlösschen Borghees manor house. Haus Borghees was built around the turn of the 17th and 18th centuries. Today, the historic little castle serves as a small cultural centre for the city of Emmerich am Rhein. The site is therefore not just a single building, but an ensemble with various cultural areas.

The concert series “Concert Matinee at Schlösschen Borghees” takes place in the fireplace room every second Sunday of the month at 11:30 a.m. The TIK Figurentheater and Marionette Theatre has performed at the little castle since 2008. Catharina’s KulturgARTen also regularly hosts outdoor exhibitions of art and crafts. When planning your trip, it is therefore worth coordinating your stay with the cultural offerings that interest you.

Kulturscheune and KulturgARTen

The Kulturscheune is accessible and can be booked for events such as concerts or meetings. It has a small stage and offers seating for a maximum of 70 people.

Catharina’s KulturgARTen complements the ensemble with a labelled herb garden and raised beds. Visitors may carefully harvest and sample the plants there. The garden is available for free use until 10:00 p.m. at the latest. Details like these make a visit more varied, especially if you are planning a quieter stay in the countryside alongside a cultural event.

Forest, Paths and Trail Rides

The landscape around the little castle is characterised by the Borghees Forest, meadows and pollard willows. A hiking route around Emmerich am Rhein leads through the Borghees Forest to Schlösschen Borghees. Those who value combining culture and activity when looking for accommodation can include this route as a separate excursion in their travel plans.

Another way to experience the surrounding area is through guided trail rides offered by the von Lützow Emmerich riding club. This provides different ways of exploring the area side by side: a concert in the fireplace room, art and crafts in the garden, a hike through the forest or a guided trail ride.

Which Holiday Accommodation Suits Your Trip?

For a stay in Borghees, you can first decide whether you want to focus on cultural events, experiences in the countryside or a mixture of both. A holiday apartment or holiday house is intended as a base for planning your individual days; you should check specific amenities, prices and availability with the relevant listing. With the little castle, the KulturgARTen and the Borghees Forest, Borghees offers several clearly distinct reasons to visit that can be taken into account when choosing your holiday destination.

For the overarching travel overview: Emmerich Am Rhein.