Four Hours.
Even though the Deutsche Bahn, the state owned monopolist running the German railway, uses to be quite reliable, sometimes trains are late or absent. Instead of marking your time at Neuss main station while waiting for the next connection, why not take the chance to see something of what this exceptional city has to offer?
From the main station it’s just a short ride by railway or train to the Globe Theater, a copy of the original in London where the annual Shakespeare Festival takes place. The Clemens-Sels Museum is close by as well. Among others, the collection covers objects providing information on local history and numerous artworks dating till the 20th century.
Once you are in Neuss, you should not forget to take a closer look at the Quirinus Münster, the cities impressive landmark. Built between 1209 and 1230, the church is one of the most impressive churches in the Lower Rhine region, housing beautiful objects like the Quirinus shrine from the 19th century which contains the saint’s relics.
If you are hungry and interested in tasting typical German food, the Vogthaus is only a stone’s throw away. Next to Sauerkraut, knuckle of pork and Schnitzel, you can also order “Himmel und Erde”, a regional specialty consisting of fried black pudding, fried onions and purée made from potatoes and apples.
In the very heart of the old town, there are numerous shopping facilities: boutiques, shops and jewelers and department stores– the best opportunity to make some last-minute shopping and get a few gifts for your beloved ones.
German Link: City map Neuss…
http://www.stadtplan-neuss.de