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Rees

North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany · Europe

About Rees

Rees sits on the route: 15 minutes from Kalkar, 50km from Hoge Veluwe National Park.

Rees is a town located in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. With a population of 22,544, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Rees sits in Germany, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Berlin time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Rees to your route.

About Rees

Rees (German pronunciation: [ʁeːs] ) is a town in the district of Kleve in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is located on the right bank of the Rhine, approximately 20 km east of Kleve. The population in 2005 was 22,559. Founded in 1228, Rees is the oldest town in the lower Rhine area.

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Where is Rees located?

Rees is located in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 51.7626 latitude, 6.3978 longitude.

What is the population of Rees?

Rees has a population of approximately 22,544 people, making it a town in Germany.

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Quick Information

Population
22,544
Continent
Europe
Country
Germany
Region
North Rhine-Westphalia
Timezone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
51.7626, 6.3978

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Germany

Police
110
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

ADAC roadside assistance: +49 89 22 22 22. No general speed limit on some autobahn sections but advisory 130 km/h.

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Worth the detour from Rees

5 notable places within an hour's drive.

photogenic

Posbank

Rolling heathland hills of Veluwezoom National Park reached by a scenic drive up the Beekhuizenseweg, in late August the moors turn purple, and misty sunrises here are the most photographed in the Netherlands.

39 km · about 45 min drive

landmark

Toverland

Dutch indoor-outdoor theme park in Limburg offering a mix of thrill rides and family attractions in themed areas.

50 km · about 55 min drive

national park

Hoge Veluwe National Park

Cycle free white bikes across heath, dune and forest to the Kröller-Müller museum's Van Goghs in this vast wild park.

50 km · about 55 min drive

museum

Zollverein Coal Mine

A Bauhaus-styled colliery and UNESCO icon of the Ruhr, now a striking park of red walkways, museums and a winter ice rink.

54 km · about 60 min drive

museum

Kröller-Müller Museum

Museum deep inside Hoge Veluwe National Park holding the world's second-largest Van Gogh collection plus a 25-hectare sculpture garden with Rodin, Moore and Dubuffet; free white bicycles carry you there through the park.

54 km · about 65 min drive

Driving in Germany

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.78/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Rees.

Kalkar

🇩🇪 Germany

8 km awayPop. 14,513

Mehrhoog

🇩🇪 Germany

8 km awayPop. 5,380

Isselburg

🇩🇪 Germany

9 km awayPop. 11,239

Xanten

🇩🇪 Germany

12 km awayPop. 21,587

Gendringen

🇳🇱 Netherlands

12 km awayPop. 3,880

Dinxperlo

🇳🇱 Netherlands

13 km awayPop. 8,240

Emmerich

🇩🇪 Germany

13 km awayPop. 31,829

Hamminkeln

🇩🇪 Germany

14 km awayPop. 27,433

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