Moenchengladbach

Travel Guide

Photo provided by German National Tourist Board
Photo provided by German National Tourist Board
Photo provided by German National Tourist Board
Moenchengladbach
Photo by Mateo T. Videla

Spend the day touring stately manors set amid verdant lawns. In the evening cheer on one of Germany’s best small soccer clubs.

Hard to pronounce, but easy to love, Moenchengladbach is one of Germany’s greenest cities, filled with parks. This outdoorsy atmosphere perhaps explains the relative dominance of Borussia Moenchengladbach, the city’s soccer team. Cobbled together from two historic small towns, the city is a green retreat in the middle of the Rhine Valley, characterized by its peaceful atmosphere as well as its beautiful architecture. Become a citizen of Moenchengladbach, also known as Gladbach, by cheering on the team at Borussia-Park.

Moenchengladbach’s parks are distinctive sights. Begin in the Bunter Garten, which cuts Gladbach in two. The long, narrow park features playgrounds, public art, a botanic garden and an aviary. For something a little wilder, go outside the city to the rivers, lakes and forests of the Maas-Schwalm-Nette Nature Park, which stretches to the Dutch border.

Tour some of the Rhineland’s most beautiful castles, from the 16th-century Schloss Rheydt, with its yearly Renaissance fair, to the moated Rococo Schloss Dyck and its stunning interior decoration. Explore the treasury of the Basilica of St. Vitus, which holds an impressive collection of illuminated manuscripts and a cloth said to have been laid at the Last Supper. For more modern art, visit the postmodern Abteiberg Museum whose building stands out starkly in the historic center.

Moenchengladbach is part of the Rhine Valley industrial zone, but its slightly remote location explains its rural but well-connected character. Düsseldorf, the biggest city in the area, is a 35-minute drive or train ride from the Old Town. Several of Germany’s biggest train lines run through Düsseldorf, with connections throughout the country and farther away. Get to Düsseldorf international airport in 30 minutes by car or a little bit over an hour by train. The relatively spread out nature of Moenchengladbach’s urban footprint means that it can be useful to rent a car to get around.

Get wrapped up in Moenchengladbach fans’ energy in the Kapuzinerplatz and on Waldhausener Straße, whose atmosphere on game nights is second only to being in the park itself.

Where to stay in Moenchengladbach

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Gladbach

You'll enjoy the bars and shopping in Gladbach. You might want to make time for a stop at Old Market Square or Abteiberg Museum.

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Rheindahlen-Land

While visiting Rheindahlen-Land, you might make a stop by sights like Borussia Park and SparkassenPark Mönchengladbach.

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Rheydt

Travelers like the theaters in Rheydt, and Theatergemeinde Monchengladbach is a top attraction you might want to visit.

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Altstadt

If you're spending some time in Altstadt, Old Market Square and Abteiberg Museum are top sights worth seeing.

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Hardterbroich-Pesch

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Hardterbroich-Pesch and surrounding area, you can visit Hindenburgstrasse and Abteiberg Museum.

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Westend

The restaurants and shopping are a few reasons travelers visit Westend. Want to see more of the surrounding area? Old Market Square and Abteiberg Museum are a few top sights nearby.

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McDreams Hotel Mönchengladbach

McDreams Hotel Mönchengladbach

Odenkirchener Straße 129, Moenchengladbach, NW
The price is ¥6,805 per night from Oct 19 to Oct 20
¥6,805
¥7,281 total
Oct 19 - Oct 20
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Moenchengladbach. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and satellite TV channels. Popular attractions Theatergemeinde Monchengladbach ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (559 reviews)
"Can't complain at all for the price. Everything was great."

Reviewed on Sep 10, 2025

McDreams Hotel Mönchengladbach
Sheraton Duesseldorf Airport Hotel

Sheraton Duesseldorf Airport Hotel

4.5 out of 5
Terminal Ring 4, Düsseldorf, NW
The price is ¥18,717 per night from Oct 19 to Oct 20
¥18,717
¥21,082 total
Oct 19 - Oct 20
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Düsseldorf. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,010 reviews)
Convenient location
"Convenient location but a little tired in places and the bar area is soul-less. Needs some thought on how to improve the bar/restaurant areas."

Reviewed on Oct 7, 2025

Sheraton Duesseldorf Airport Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Düsseldorf – Hauptbahnhof by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Düsseldorf – Hauptbahnhof by IHG

Moskauer Strasse 30, Düsseldorf
The price is ¥10,672 per night from Nov 2 to Nov 3
¥10,672
¥14,230 total
Nov 2 - Nov 3
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Düsseldorf. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (869 reviews)
"Great modern hotel with large comfortable rooms. Breakfast was good despite being busy. The hotel is 5-10 min walk from the main station."

Reviewed on Oct 7, 2025

Holiday Inn Express Düsseldorf – Hauptbahnhof by IHG
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
THE WOS Apartments

THE WOS Apartments

Dahlener Heide 5a-7, Moenchengladbach, NRW
Stay at this apartment in Moenchengladbach. Enjoy free WiFi, dry cleaning or laundry services, and an in-room espresso maker. Popular attractions Borussia Park ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (13 reviews)
"Very nice experience"

Reviewed on Mar 27, 2025

THE WOS Apartments
Limehome Mönchengladbach Fliethstraße

Limehome Mönchengladbach Fliethstraße

Fliethstraße 53, Moenchengladbach, NRW
Stay at this apartment in Moenchengladbach. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and an in-room espresso maker. Popular attractions Abteiberg Museum and Old ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (37 reviews)
Nice hotel, good location
"Easy to get to and super easy contactless check in. Good value for money and good facilities in the room."

Reviewed on Aug 25, 2025

Limehome Mönchengladbach Fliethstraße
Spacious apartment in a central location directly on the river Niers and park

Spacious apartment in a central location directly on the river Niers and park

Mönchengladbach
Stay at this vacation home in Moenchengladbach. Enjoy cable/satellite TV service, an in-room coffeemaker, and housekeeping. Popular attractions Theatergemeinde ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
"Alles bestens. Frau Niessen stand für alle etwaigen Fragen jederzeit zur Verfügung. Die Wohnung ist wie beschrieben schön eingerichtet und wurde sehr sauber übergeben. Alles gut hier kann man gerne entweder beruflich oder für ein schönes privates Wochenende unterkommen."

Reviewed on Oct 10, 2025

Spacious apartment in a central location directly on the river Niers and park
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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