Discover Borghees: Culture between woods and meadows

Borghees between woods and culture

Haus Borghees, locally known as Schlösschen Borghees, is located in the Borghees woods, among meadows and pollarded willows. Today, it serves as a small cultural centre for the town of Emmerich am Rhein. The natural surroundings and cultural use together shape the character of the place: woods, open meadows and a historic house meet events and garden activities here.

The Schlösschen Borghees ensemble comprises the Kulturscheune, Catharinas KulturgARTen and the Herrenhaus Schlösschen Borghees. Haus Borghees dates from around the turn of the 17th and 18th centuries. Borghees therefore offers both a tangible historical connection and a range of cultural points of interest. When exploring the area, you can use these different focal points to plan your visit rather than assuming there is just one programme.

Concerts, theatre and events

The “Konzertmatineè im Schlösschen Borghees” concert series takes place in the fireplace room at 11:30 a.m. on the second Sunday of every month. This recurring event is one specific way to include culture in your stay; check the dates before visiting.

The TIK puppet and marionette theatre has also been performing at Schlösschen Borghees since 2008. The accessible Kulturscheune can be booked for events such as concerts and meetings. It has a small stage and can seat up to 70 people. Borghees therefore offers both cultural events at the manor house and a clearly defined event space in the Kulturscheune.

Garden and outdoor activities

Catharinas KulturgARTen combines garden activities with recurring outdoor exhibitions of art and crafts. The garden has a labelled herb garden and raised beds. Visitors may harvest and sample the produce mindfully; seasonal availability may vary. The exhibitions are held regularly, but individual displays may change. If you are particularly interested in a specific exhibition, check its date before visiting.

For outdoor exercise, a hiking route around Emmerich am Rhein passes through the Borghees woods to Schlösschen Borghees. As trail conditions may change, check the situation before setting out. Another option is a guided ride in the surrounding area, offered by the Reiterverein von Lützow Emmerich. Check participation details and arrangements directly with the club. The hiking route, guided ride and garden visit each offer a different focus for planning your day.

Choose accommodation to suit your reason for travelling

If you are looking for accommodation in Borghees, your reason for travelling can be a useful starting point: Would you like to plan a cultural event at the manor house, are you interested in the garden with its beds and changing outdoor exhibitions, or is the hiking route your main focus? These interests lead to different day plans, without implying a fixed order. Search for a location and pace that suit your trip. Check the dates for the matinee; arrange a guided ride directly with the club.

More culture in Emmerich am Rhein

The wider destination of Emmerich am Rhein offers other distinct cultural and historical points of interest. PAN kunstforum niederrhein offers a three-dimensional tour. In Elten, Gerritzens Mühle is a Dutch-style windmill dating from 1846. At the viewpoint behind St. Vitus Church stands the STEIN TOR: it consists of two wings of Labrador granite, each 6.80 metres high. These examples add further perspectives on Emmerich am Rhein to Borghees’s cultural and landscape impressions.

For the wider travel overview: Emmerich am Rhein.