Discover Historic Brüggen
Almost everyone has experienced a classic guided tour. An expert leads a group to historic or famous buildings in the city and tells them about nobles, poets and wars. As interesting as this may be, there is often a certain distance between history and the viewer. Not so with the entertaining guided tours through the old town of Brüggen. You will be surprised at just how enjoyable and fun your history experience can be.
Look, Eat, Marvel – A Stylish Combination of Cultural and Culinary Highlights in Brüggen
Experience the history of Brüggen “with all your senses” during a culinary journey of discovery!
The maid Thekla or the night watchman Hans would like to whet your appetite during a stroll through Brüggen.
Tours for Children: Playfully Discovering Brüggen
Who says guided tours have to be boring? In Brüggen children can experience local history in a playful manner tailored to their needs. The young researchers learn about the historic buildings and local history of Brüggen during the guided tour. Fun is the focus of the tour for children aged 6 to 12. And those who wish to participate can show off their knowledge in the town quiz at the end. By the way, you may even meet the castle ghost Oskar with a bit of luck. Guaranteed during costumed Halloween tours!
First-Hand Accounts by the Maidservant Thekla
“Thekla of the Burch” or, in everyday life, Thekla Boers leads visitors through the town dressed in the medieval garb of a maidservant and offers entertaining history and stories of Brüggen. The “maidservant Thekla” lived 700 years ago, was “allied with an innkeeper named Heinrich” and always knows exactly what’s going on in Brüggen. Similarities with living or deceased real-life individuals are merely coincidental. Speaking in rhymes or Low German, she takes you to the most beautiful places in Brüggen and tells you all about the castle and convent, Schwalm gate and court chamberlains office.
Brüggen Night Watchman
Brüggen once again has a night watchman. Dressed in a large cape and floppy hat with a signal horn, halberd and lantern as in the olden days, he leads guests and visitors through night time Brüggen. The tour starts at the castle, the emblem of Brüggen. Saint Nicholas Church, Klimp and the Brüggen Mill are also part of the programme. He knows the history and stories of every nook and cranny, Ariaans well never seems to run dry. By the way, even long-time residents of Brüggen can learn a lot about their town during such a nightly tour. But whether all of the stories he presents to his listeners are true will forever remain his secret.
Guided Tours – Brüggen Yesterday and Today
An expert guide takes you through the old town of Brüggen and tells you about local history, the castle and Minster as well as Brüggen today. Special tours are available upon request.
Duration of the tour: Approximately 60 minutes
Cost per guide on weekdays: EUR 21,00
On weekends and holidays: EUR 26,00 plus EUR 1,00 per person.
Guided tours for children: EUR 0,50 extra
A guided tour is offered every Sunday from March through October starting at 11.00 am.
Bracht Mill – Guided Tours and Sightseeing
The restored mill is open on the first Sunday of the month from May through September and can be visited in the company of an expert guide.
Groups can book individual tours at Brüggen Tourist Information, Burgwall 4, 41379 Brüggen, Phone +49 (0)2163 5270, Fax: +49 (0)2163 578404. Or send an inquiry by e-mail to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it in order to contact the mill association directly. Since this e-mail is protected against spam bots, JavaScript must be activated in order for you to see it.
The tour takes approximately 60 to 90 minutes. Please register 14 days before the desired date if possible.
You may also book a guided bicycle tour to the mills within the municipality. This tour includes catering with coffee and cake.
Group cost per mill tour: Monday through Friday EUR 21.00 plus EUR 1.00 per person. Saturday, Sunday and on holidays EUR 26.00 plus EUR 1.00 per person.
Born Yesterday and Today Tours
On this tour, you will learn numerous interesting details about the origins of Born, the Born Church of Saint Peter, the Born Manor and much more.
