Discover Angermund: Experience Nature and History

Angermund brings together a remarkable natural landscape and traces of many centuries. Forests and gravel pits give the area its distinctive character, while the chapel, community centre and mausoleum tell its story. The Kaiserswerth–Angermund local hiking trail and Heltorf Palace Park, which has seasonal opening hours, are also worth a visit.

Natural Landscape and Palace Park

The 303-hectare Überanger Mark nature reserve includes woodland in Heltorfer Mark and Überanger Mark. It stretches along Angermunder Baggersee and the Angermund district. Old hornbeams, elms, ash trees and hawthorns grow in the forest of Überanger Mark. The forest was selected as a natural area deserving special protection under the EU Habitats Directive. The three gravel pits in the Angermund area were created by former gravel extraction and are now used mainly for recreation. Together, the forest and lakes offer an impression of how nature conservation and recreational landscapes meet in the surrounding area.

Heltorf moated castle is located at the northern end of Angermund. Heltorf Palace Park covers 54 hectares and was laid out as an English landscape garden by Maximilian Weyhe in the 19th century. In 2026, it has seasonal opening hours: from 3 April to 31 October, the park is open on weekends and public holidays from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. If you are planning a visit, check these times before travelling. Nature lovers can therefore plan their visit separately from a hike or a visit to the historic sites.

Historical Traces in Angermund

The history of the area reaches far back: people visited Düsseldorf-Angermund in the late phase of the last Ice Age, around 13,000 years ago. South of the settlement, a motte was developed into a lowland castle in the 13th century, forming an elongated oval complex. Later centuries are also reflected in specific buildings. St Hubertus Chapel in Düsseldorf-Angermund dates from the 17th century. Angermund Community Centre in Düsseldorf was built in the Baroque style in the 18th century and has been a listed building since 1984.

A mausoleum stands in Angermund Cemetery. It was built in 1812 by the administration of the Counts von Spee and is still preserved today. Even an everyday look at the streets reveals a distinctive detail: Angermund’s streets are marked with hand-carved wooden signs, each bearing the street name and a rose. Those interested in local history will find a range of points of interest here—from archaeological traces and historic buildings to a visible local design motif.

Explore on Foot and Discover More of Düsseldorf

The 12.8-kilometre Kaiserswerth–Angermund local hiking trail connects Kaiserswerth and Angermund. Both the start and end of the route can be reached by public transport. You can factor the exact distance into your plans. A Holy Mass is regularly held at St Agnes in Düsseldorf-Angermund on Sundays at 11:30 a.m.; every 14 days, it is a family Mass. Check the service times before visiting.

Düsseldorf itself also offers more to enjoy on a trip combining nature, culture and food. The Hofgarten is Düsseldorf’s oldest public park. It covers around 27 hectares and features a large expanse of water and numerous sculptures. Those looking to add urban culture and food to their stay in Düsseldorf can discover Japanese culture and cuisine in Little Tokyo. Carlsplatz is a culinary shopping destination, where you can discover traditional Düsseldorf home-style cooking as well as Italian, Indian, French and Persian dishes. The offerings of individual vendors may change. Düsseldorf’s traditional breweries uphold the brewing tradition and bring the city’s brewery culture to life.

To reach Benrath Palace, take the U72 from Ratingen via the city centre to the “Schloss Benrath” stop, or take the S6, RE1 or RE5 to Benrath S-Bahn station. From there, Benrath Palace is a ten-minute walk away. Check transport connections before setting out. When choosing your accommodation, you can weigh up whether to focus on Angermund’s nature and local history or also include Düsseldorf’s parks, culture and food.

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