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Ölgangsinsel
A Hidden Natural Gem by the Rhine
Counts toward these achievements:
Neuss: First Steps10 pts
Neuss: Explorer25 pts
Neuss: Insider50 pts
The Ölgangsinsel in Neuss is a hidden treasure for nature enthusiasts. This uninhabited peninsula showcases a captivating landscape that transforms dramatically during high waters. Discover the serene beauty and shifting moods of a place left to the whims of nature.
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Created in 1977, the Ölgangsinsel is regularly flooded by the Rhine's high waters, making it a dynamic natural phenomenon.
Quick Facts
- Founded
- 1977
Guided Story
Can you hear the gentle murmur of the water? That's the Rhine, whispering its tales. Look to your left, and you'll see the lush greenery stretching across the peninsula. This is nature's domain, especially evident when the high waters transform the island into a mystical oasis. Imagine standing on a site that came into being in 1977, yet feels timeless. Behind you, the outlines of Neuss Harbor rise, while ahead lies the untouched wilderness of the Ölgangsinsel. Let yourself be enchanted by this natural haven that continually reinvents itself.
Location
Nearby
Hammer Eisenbahnbrücke
1.4 km away
Neuss Am Kaiser
1.4 km away
Neuss Rheinparkcenter
1.4 km away
Theater am Schlachthof (TAS)
1.9 km away
Erftkanal
1.3 km away
Barbarakirche
1.9 km away
Quirinus-Münster
2.8 km away
Josef-Kardinal-Frings-Brücke
2.4 km away