Kevelaer
Kevelaer: place of pilgrimage
With its history of more than 300 years of pilgrimage, Kevelaers is among the most important places of pilgrimage dedicated to the Virgin Mary in Europe. Between May and October, the many pilgrims who come to Kevelaers each year make for an incomparable atmosphere in the town.
In addition to this, Kevelaer also has many popular cultural and leisure facilities to offer:
- the Irrland leisure park
- the Lower Rhine Museum (Niederrheinisches Museum)
- craftwork workshop (incl. glass host bakery)
- various art galleries
- concert hall and stage area