Erkelenz

Erkelenz is best known in North Rhine-Westphalia for its close connection to the Garzweiler lignite-mining district. The town lies on the flat Lower Rhine plain, between Mönchengladbach and the Dutch border, where farmland and mining landscapes meet. Its central Markt and the Gothic parish church of St. Lambertus retain a historic focus, though much of Erkelenz was rebuilt after severe destruction in the Second World War. Open-cast mining, the resettlement of nearby communities and the energy transition continue to shape local debate. Discover other points of interest through webcams located across Erkelenz and North Rhine-Westphalia.

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