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Krefeld
Spend a half‑day in Krefeld to see Burg Linn and the swing bridge; add a night if you want the Kaiser Wilhelm Museum and Zoo.
Krefeld is a modest Rhine‑side city with a compact historic centre, good tram‑bus links to Düsseldorf and affordable museums and parks. One full day covers the main sights; a second night lets you explore museums at a relaxed pace.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–Sep
- avoid Jan–Feb (cold, limited opening hours)
- Airports
- DUS · NRN
- Nights
- 1
Rules in force · 7Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Central Europe ↗Six of the nine countries here — Austria, Switzerland, Czechia, Slovakia, Hungary and Slovenia — charge a time-based motorway vignette, mostly digital and linked to the number plate; buy it before the first motorway past the border, because cameras, not toll booths, do the checking.
- Central Europe ↗Temporary police checks at internal Schengen borders are common in this region in 2026 (Germany, Austria, Poland, Slovenia among others — check): keep your passport on you on every cross-border train, bus and road even though there is no fixed control post.
- Germany ↗Germany is in the EU and the Schengen area: check entry rules, the EU Entry/Exit System and any travel authorisation requirement for your passport on official sources.
- Germany ↗Nazi symbols and gestures are criminal offences, including as jokes or souvenirs.
- Germany ↗Many city centres are low-emission zones: a car needs the right sticker (Umweltplakette) to enter.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Krefeld110 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Krefeld, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR).Germany-wide
- SIM or eSIMTelekom, Vodafone and O2 are the networks; Aldi Talk, Lidl Connect and congstar resell them cheaply in supermarkets and electronics shops.Germany-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe everywhere.Germany-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Round up or add 5–10%; say the total you want to pay as you hand over money or card.Germany-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Germany-wide
- SafetyKrefeld is generally safe; stay aware of traffic when crossing tram tracks and keep an eye on belongings in busy train stations.
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- RestroomsStation toilets cost €0.50–1.50 (≈ US$1–2) (Rail&Fresh WC); restaurant toilets are for customers…Germany-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 112 fire and ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysShops close on Sundays and public holidays nearly everywhere except stations and airports.Germany-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportDUS Düsseldorf Airport (20 km (12 mi), about 1 h by S‑Bahn/underground; taxi ≈ €50).DUS Düsseldorf Airport (12 mi (20 km), about 1 h by S‑Bahn/underground; taxi ≈ €50).
- Getting aroundSWK runs trams (U76 to Düsseldorf) and buses; most lines run until midnight, weekend night service to 03:00.SWK runs trams (U76 to Düsseldorf) and buses; most lines run until midnight, weekend night service to 3:00 AM.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee€2–3 (≈ US$3–4)
- BeerBeer (0.5 l) in a bar€3–5 (≈ US$4–6)
- Metro or bus rideTram/bus single ride€2.80 (≈ US$4)
- Museum or sight ticketMuseum entry (Kaiser Wilhelm)€5–8 (≈ US$6–10)
- Budget bedCapsule or hostel bed, a night, per person€30 (≈ US$35)
- Mid-range bedStandard double room, a night, per room€130 (≈ US$160)
- High-end bedStandard double room, a night, per room€200 (≈ US$250)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €45 (≈ US$55) · Mid €70 (≈ US$85) · High €110 (≈ US$130)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- DUS Düsseldorf Airport (20 km (12 mi), about 1 h by S‑Bahn/underground; taxi ≈ €50) · NRN Weeze/Niederrhein Airport (50 km (31 mi), 1 h by bus + train)DUS Düsseldorf Airport (12 mi (20 km), about 1 h by S‑Bahn/underground; taxi ≈ €50) · NRN Weeze/Niederrhein Airport (31 mi (50 km), 1 h by bus + train)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Feb
Avoid
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Mar
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Apr
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
May
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jun
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Jul
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Aug
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Sep
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Oct
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Nov
not flagged
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Dec
not flagged
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Jan–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)), coolest Jan (−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C) low), wettest Dec (11 rain days), driest Jul (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Krefeld: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
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Feb
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
9 rd
Mar
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
9 rd
Apr
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
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May
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
9 rd
Jun
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
8 rd
Jul
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7 rd
Aug
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7 rd
Sep
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
9 rd
Oct
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
10 rd
Nov
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
10 rd
Dec
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
11 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
SWK runs trams (U76 to Düsseldorf) and buses; most lines run until midnight, weekend night service to 03:00. Buy a day ticket for unlimited rides.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Düsseldorf
goDoor to door: ≈ 30 min total
U76 tram from Krefeld central, about 20 min
Explore the Altstadt, Rhine promenade and museums.
Mönchengladbach
goDoor to door: ≈ 45 min
Regional train from Krefeld station, 20 min
Visit the historic Schloss Rheydt.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Mercure Parkhotel Krefelder Hof
Central, near tram stop; good for one night
Villa Medici
Boutique hotel in the Uerdingen district
TRYP Düsseldorf Krefeld Hotel
Near Europark, convenient for car‑free travel
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €45–70 (≈ US$55–85) excl. bed
- Mid
- €70–110 (≈ US$85–130) excl. bed
- High
- €110 (≈ US$130)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Standard double room1 × 1 night × €130 | €130 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €70 | €140 |
| DUS → Krefeld (taxi)2 × €50 · check | €100 |
| SWK day tram/bus ticket2 × €7 · check | €14 |
| eSIM (7 days data)2 × €15 · check | €30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €41 |
| Trip total≈ €228 per person per day, bed included | €455≈ US$550 |
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | €2–3 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Beer (0.5 l) in a bar | €3–5 (≈ US$4–6) |
| Zoo Krefeld adult ticket | €9.50 (≈ US$12) |
| Museum entry (Kaiser Wilhelm) | €5–8 (≈ US$6–10) |
| Tram/bus single ride | €2.80 (≈ US$4) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Check tram night schedule; some lines end at midnight.
- Taxi from DUS costs about €50 (≈ US$60) – confirm price before boarding.
- The stop in front of Krefeld station is being modernised; check SWK for temporary bus replacements.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 112
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Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Krefeld. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Sep · avoid Jan–Feb (cold, limited opening hours) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night in Krefeld for museum visits (Kaiser Wilhelm, Burg Linn).
- Combine with a day in Düsseldorf via U76 for a Rhine‑region loop.
Sources
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