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Voykit pocket guide · Germany
Weeze
Stop in Weeze only if you are flying from the airport or attending a festival; otherwise a half-day is enough to see the town.
Weeze is a small town of about 12 000 people, known for its low‑cost airport and two summer music festivals. Sightseeing centres on nearby castles; a few hours suffice unless you attend a festival.
- Country
- Germany
- Best months
- May–Sep (festival season)
- Avoid
- Jan–Feb (cold, limited attractions)
- Stay
- 0.5 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- EUR
- Money
- Currency is the euro (EUR). Card acceptance has improved but some bakeries, bars and small restaurants are still cash only.
- Daily spend
- Budget €50–70 excl. bed (check) · Mid €70–100 excl. bed (check) · High €100+ excl. bed (check) (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Telekom, Vodafone and O2 are the networks; Aldi Talk, Lidl Connect and congstar resell them cheaply in supermarkets and electronics shops.
- Emergency
- Police 110 · Fire and ambulance 112
- Plugs
- Types C, F · 230 V · 50 Hz · Round two-pin plugs; UK and US devices need an adapter.
- Tipping
- Restaurant: Round up or add 5–10%; say the total you want to pay as you hand over money or card.; Bar and café: Round up to the nearest euro.; Taxi: Round up by €1–2.; Hotel housekeeping: €1–2 a night, optional.; Free walking tour: €10–15 per person.
- Water
- Tap water is safe everywhere. Restaurants usually sell bottled water; fizzy (mit Kohlensäure) is the default, ask for 'still' or 'ohne'.
- Toilets
- Station toilets cost €0.50–1.50 (Rail&Fresh WC); restaurant toilets are for customers; the 'WC' at motorway rest stops takes coins and gives a voucher.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Taxi (airport to station) | €20–25 |
| RE 10 train ticket Weeze → Düsseldorf | €18.90 |
| Coffee in town café | €2–3 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- NRN · Weeze Airport
- Focus city for Ryanair; bus line SW 1 connects to the train station.
Typical fares
- Airport → Weeze station, taxi
- ≈ €22 (check)
- RE 10 to Düsseldorf
- €18.90 (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Taxis serve the whole Kleve district: €4.70 base, €2.70 km (1.7 mi)⁻¹ day, €2.80 night/Sundays (2025). Airport‑to‑station ride €20‑25.Taxis serve the whole Kleve district: €4.70 base, €1.7 mi (2.70 km)⁻¹ day, €2.80 night/Sundays (2025). Airport‑to‑station ride €20‑25.
See and do
Known for
- Weeze Airport (NRN)
- Parookaville EDM festival
- IMPAQT hard‑style festival
- Schloss Wissen
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Düsseldorf | RE 10 train to Düsseldorf, about 30 min, then city tram or walk | ≈ 45 min |
| Krefeld | RE 10 train, about 20 min | ≈ 30 min |
| Kleve | Regional train (RE 10) via Geldern, about 35 min | ≈ 45 min |
| Nijmegen (NL) | Train to Kleve, change to Dutch service, total ≈ 1 h 15 min | ≈ 1 h 30 min |
Sleep
- Best Deal Airporthotel Weeze
- 24/7 self check‑in, 900 m from terminal, about €65 per night (2026 estimate).
- Hotel Schloß Hertefeld
- Located in Hertefeld Castle, from €139 per night (2026 estimate).
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | EntschuldigungEntschuldigung |
| Thank you | DankeDanke |
| How much is it? | Wie viel kostet das?Wie viel kostet das? |
| Where is the toilet? | Wo ist die Toilette?Wo ist die Toilette? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Firm handshake with eye contact; 'Guten Tag' or 'Hallo'; avoid: Hugs with people you have just met
- Names: Herr / Frau plus surname until invited to use first names; avoid: Using 'du' with officials or older strangers
- Punctuality: Arrive on time for tours, dinners and appointments; avoid: Being more than 5–10 minutes late without a message
- Queues and rules: Follow signs, wait at red lights, sort rubbish; avoid: Walking in cycle lanes
- Conversation: Direct and factual; people say what they mean; avoid: Taking directness as rudeness, or joking about the Nazi era
- Home visit: Bring flowers (odd number, not red roses) or wine; shoes off if the hosts do; avoid: Arriving early
- Paying: Say the total including tip as you pay; avoid: Leaving coins on the table and walking off
Scams and watch-outs
- Check current flight schedules before booking – routes can change.
- No ticket on RE 10 train incurs a €60 fine.
- Castle Kalbeck is not open to the public.
Weeze is generally safe; typical small‑town precautions apply – keep an eye on luggage in stations and follow taxi fare guidelines.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Weeze yet. Suggested stay: 0.5 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Weeze Airport (NRN)
- Parookaville EDM festival
- IMPAQT hard‑style festival
- Schloss Wissen
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Weeze Airport official site: www.airport-weeze.com/de
- Bahnhof Weeze: www.bahnhof.de/weeze
- Wikivoyage: Weeze, revision 5162221 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5162221
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/weeze). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.