Holiday apartment in Rees

Rheinpromenade in Rees mit Pegelturm und altem Zollturm Rheinpromenade mit Pegelturm und altem Zollturm in Rees Photo: Dietmar Rabich via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

Rees combines the life of a small Rhine town with the landscapes of the Lower Rhine. On the right bank of the Rhine in the district of Kleve, a historic town center, the approximately 1,000-meter-long Rhine promenade and protected river landscapes come together. For a stay, this connection between river experience, town history and landscape can be weighted differently.

Quick facts about Rees

  • Location: Rees lies on the right bank of the Rhine in the district of Kleve in North Rhine-Westphalia.
  • Townscape: The historic town center preserves traces such as the town wall, towers and underground casemates.
  • Rhine experience: The Rhine promenade is approximately 1,000 meters long.
  • Landscape: Around Rees, old Rhine arms, meadows and protected nature and landscape areas shape the broader setting.
Rhine promenade in Rees with gauge tower and old customs tower
Rhine promenade with gauge tower and old customs tower in Rees — Photo: Dietmar Rabich — Wikimedia Commons — CC BY-SA 4.0

Rhine promenade and historic traces

In Rees, the Rhine is not merely a backdrop, but a defining part of the townscape. At the promenade, a stay can be focused directly on the river experience. In addition, the historic town center leads into another layer of time: the town wall is described as more than 700 years old; towers and underground casemates are also among the preserved traces.

An archaeological monument, which is integrated into a sculpture park, is also among the city's special historical references. Rees has documented origins dating back to 1228 and is described as the oldest town on the Lower Rhine. For a stay, Rees thus combines river, town history and the historic town center.

Park by the town wall in front of the Rheintor in Rees
Park in front of the Rheintor on the town wall of Rees — Photo: Dietmar Rabich — Wikimedia Commons — CC BY-SA 4.0

Nature on the Lower Rhine and excursions beyond the town

Around Rees, the river landscape expands the character of the stay. Old Rhine arms and adjoining meadows lie in protected nature and landscape areas. In the broader Lower Rhine region, overwintering Arctic geese are also mentioned as a seasonal nature reference. Sightings cannot be promised, but the landscape opens up a nature-oriented side that complements the historic walk through town.

For excursions beyond the town, boat trips on the Rhine and a passenger ferry that can be used on foot or by bicycle can be considered. These options should be compared with current operator or timetable information before concrete planning. Rees can therefore be planned as a starting point for a combination of local sightseeing and further impressions on the Lower Rhine; specific destinations, travel times and availability depend on current planning.

Altrhein Reeser Eyland nature reserve near Rees
Altrhein Reeser Eyland nature reserve near Rees — Photo: Pieter Delicaat — Wikimedia Commons — CC BY-SA 4.0

Which accommodation base suits your stay in Rees?

A holiday apartment in Rees can make sense if you want to structure your stay around the local Rhine and historical landscape. Choosing the town is especially suitable for a trip where the promenade, historic traces and protected river landscapes are the focus. Whether the specific accommodation is well located for this can only be assessed based on its actual address.

If you also want to use Rees as a starting point for further activities on the Lower Rhine, you should include the desired mobility in your selection. General regional information names road connections via the A3, B8 and B67 as well as a rail connection on the Cologne–Amsterdam route. You should check current timetables, travel times and the connection from the respective holiday apartment separately before booking. In the wider area, the entry for Kleve provides additional orientation.

Frequently asked questions about Rees

What is a stay in Rees particularly suitable for?

Rees is especially suitable for travelers who want to combine a small Rhine town, historic traces and the landscape of the Lower Rhine.

Can Rees serve as a starting point for excursions on the Lower Rhine?

Rees can be planned as a starting point for excursions on the Lower Rhine. River and ferry options as well as regional road and rail connections are available for this; current timetables and specific destinations should be checked separately.

What is there to discover in Rees besides the Rhine?

Besides the Rhine promenade, historic fortification traces, the town wall and the surrounding protected river landscapes shape the picture.