Ahaus
Top sights
Visit the magnificent Baroque moated castle in Ahaus in the heart of the city or Villa van Delden, the city's last 19th-century town house. You can also spend a relaxing day in Ahaus City Park. On hot days, you can refresh yourself with drinking water at one of the five steles at the 30-meter-long fountain sculpture in front of St. Mary's Assumption Church. For nature lovers, idyllic trails along the Ahauser Aa and the nearby Zwillbrocker Venn, a cross-border nature reserve with flamingos and many rare bird species, are ideal for day trips.
Culture and events
Many events such as concerts and plays take place regularly. The castle gardens also regularly serve as a stage. One of the most famous highlights is the summer Ahaus City Festival, which attracts thousands of visitors to the city center with live music, regional food, and a colorful program.
Cuisine
Culinary-wise, Ahaus is deeply rooted in Westphalian flavors. Hearty specialties such as pumpernickel with Westphalian ham on the bone, kale with Mettwurst sausage, and Strammer Max on farmhouse bread are particularly popular. Münsterländer Töttchen, a spicy ragout made from veal or pork, is also one of the regional classics. You can enjoy the city's cuisine at the Ahauser Grill, Ahauser Eck, or Vivendi Bar/Restaurant, right in the center.
Top sights
Visit the magnificent Baroque moated castle in Ahaus in the heart of the city or Villa van Delden, the city's last 19th-century town house. You can also spend a relaxing day in Ahaus City Park. On hot days, you can refresh yourself with drinking water at one of the five steles at the 30-meter-long fountain sculpture in front of St. Mary's Assumption Church. For nature lovers, idyllic trails along the Ahauser Aa and the nearby Zwillbrocker Venn, a cross-border nature reserve with flamingos and many rare bird species, are ideal for day trips.
Culture and events
Many events such as concerts and plays take place regularly. The castle gardens also regularly serve as a stage. One of the most famous highlights is the summer Ahaus City Festival, which attracts thousands of visitors to the city center with live music, regional food, and a colorful program.
Cuisine
Culinary-wise, Ahaus is deeply rooted in Westphalian flavors. Hearty specialties such as pumpernickel with Westphalian ham on the bone, kale with Mettwurst sausage, and Strammer Max on farmhouse bread are particularly popular. Münsterländer Töttchen, a spicy ragout made from veal or pork, is also one of the regional classics. You can enjoy the city's cuisine at the Ahauser Grill, Ahauser Eck, or Vivendi Bar/Restaurant, right in the center.