Overview
Neuss shares the title of Germany's oldest city with Trier, founded in 16 BCE, offering Roman heritage and medieval architecture just across the Rhine from Düsseldorf. The city hosts the world's largest single-association marksmen's festival each August, attracting up to a million visitors.
Architecture · Culture · Day Trips · Festivals · History
Before you go
Accommodation
Hotels range from the Dorint Kongresshotel (from €71/night) to 4-star Crowne Plaza on the Rhine. Budget options exist in the city centre.
Culture
Neuss claims Germany's oldest city status (with Trier), founded in 16 BCE. The annual Bürger-Schützenfest in late August draws up to a million visitors.
Transport
Stadtwerke Neuss operates 12 city bus routes; weekend morning buses require telephone reservation. S-Bahn and tram lines connect to Düsseldorf. Use Bus 843 to reach the Skihalle.