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Colors of Gronau - traditions, festivals, mentality and lifestyle
Residents of Gronau are known for their straightforwardness and tolerance - these qualities they got, firstly, from the German mentality, and secondly, from the Dutch one (the city is located on the border with the Netherlands). Locals appreciate comfort and are never late for an important meeting - these are some more distinctive features. They don't like beating around the bush and always say what they think. Sometimes they can accidentally offend a person who is not used to such an obvious straightforwardness. However, you should not be offended because they don't mean any harm.
The German town of Gronau will appeal to those who like vacationing in uncrowded places and exploring unusual attractions. According to historical data, the city was founded in 1365, and … 
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Gronau is a quiet and peaceful town whose most remarkable attractions include beautiful parks designed for gaining peace of mind and aesthetic pleasure. They are all mainly concentrated in … Open
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Gronau is also known as the city where one of the most important metal events in North Rhine-Westphalia takes place. We are talking about the Monster Metal Festival taking place at the beginning of March at Bürgerhalle Gronau, which is located on Spinnereistraße 20. The festival is popular among metalheads, and among its headliners, you can see (and hear, of course) many famous bands that play in various metal subgenres - from alternative rock to thrash metal. When it comes to indoor festivals, this one can safely be called one of the best events of this kind in all of Europe.
Gronau attracts fans of quiet towns where life flows in its own way and every new day is similar to the previous one. There are no super cool shopping centers or nightclubs here, but this is … Open
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In the middle of August, another interesting event takes place in the city of Ahaus located very close to Gronau. We are talking about the Mammamia Festival, where the audience can not only listen to high-quality music but also enjoy cocktails and swimming. Which is not surprising given the August heat - everyone is dreaming of such an opportunity at this time. The festival takes place in the indoor swimming pool AquAHAUS located on Unterortwick 32. Here you can listen to music of completely different genres such as hip-hop, rock, techno house, and indie.
The small city of Gronau has hotels for just about any taste, with one of the most popular in the city being the Hotel Restaurant Fritz. Decorated in a rustic style, this establishment … Open
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Gronau and surroundings
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Map of all churches
Cathedrals and basilicas near Gronau
♥ Basiliek van de H. Plechelmus, Oldenzaal, 14.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Basiliek van de H. Lambertus, Hengelo, 17.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Basiliek van de H. Georgius, Almelo, 30.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Basiliek van de H. Pancratius, Tubbergen, 31.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ St. Calixtusbasiliek, Groenlo, 33.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Dom St. Paulus, Münster, 48.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Basilika St. Viktor („St. Viktor-Dom”), Xanten, 71.8 km from the center. On the map
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Map of all castles
Survived castles around Gronau
♥ Castle 'Huis te Ruurlo' , 42.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Slangenburg Castle' , 53.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Burg Vischering' , 54.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Schloss Cappenberg' , 70.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Schloss Bladenhorst' , 72.1 km from the center. On the map
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Cityguide on traditions, mentality and lifestyle of people in Gronau. Learn the best periods to visit Gronau to discover its soul - authentic festivals, events and celebrations. We will also reveal the interesting habits, attitude towards the world and to tourists in Gronau.
