About Viersen
Stadt Viersen Coat of Arms
Location
In the west it borders Belgium and Netherlands. Viersen
has a lot to offer children and young people with the result that
many families have decided to settle here. With its central
location it has access to six motorways and is not far from
Mönchengladbach, Krelfeld, Düsseldorf and the Netherlands. Airports
in close proximity include Düsseldorf and Niederrhein.
Economy
It is a textile-manufacturing centre, other manufacturing
includes leather goods, processed food, engine building, building
materials and metalwork.
Viersen Town Centre
Geography
Viersen is a very ‘green’ town, situated on the edge of the
Maas-Schwalm-Nette nature reserve. There are also large
wooded areas around the town. The network of parks and public
gardens is well spread across the various districts. The area
resembles the fens to the East of Peterborough.
Culture
The focal point of cultural life is the Festhalle with its
outstanding acoustic qualities. Symphonic concerts play a key
part in the cultural life of the town as well as the International
Jazz festival that takes place each year. Viersen also plays
host to many national events. In recent years the World
Billiard Championship has taken place in the Festhalle.
The Städtische Galerie in the Park draws art lovers from all
regions. The gallery offers a variety of exhibitions, guided
tours, lectures and meetings with artists.
Twinning Activities
Hearing Voices Mental Health Art Exhibition October
2002
Organised by Peterborough’s Mental Health Day Services, the
exhibition was inspired by the Hearing Voices Group and its aim was
to reduce the stigma surrounding mental health issues. The
exhibition travelled to Viersen and was displayed in the Public
Library.
International Youth Meeting in Viersen August
2003.
Two students and one teacher from Bretton Woods School had the
opportunity to spend a week in Viersen attending language, dance
and music workshops with students from Viersen’s other twin towns
in Poland, Ukraine, France and Germany.
Mini Olympics in Viersen 3 – 6 June 2004
33 sports people represented Peterborough at Viersen’s mini
Olympics in June. They were the Kandoo Gym, ladies five-a-side
football and Peterborough Athletics Club.
Peterborough and Viersen 25th Anniversary of twinning
2007
Twinning Celebration Event held in Peterborough as part of the
Peterborough Festival with a marquee in Central park with
activities and exhibtions on the hsitory of the links
Why not get involved in twinning?
If you are interested in making friends and getting to know
Viersen, or improving your German language skills and learning more
about German culture, why not become a member of the Friends of
Stadt Viersen, which organises exchange visits to Viersen with
their partner group in Viersen every year. To find out more
contact: Michael Court, 42 Monksfield Mews, Peterborough, PE1 5GY.
Tel 01733 310136. Email: FriendsofStadtViersen@googlemail.com
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