Krefeld Accommodation

Searching for hotels in Krefeld (Germany) or Krefeld accommodation?  Located in the vicinity of the Rhine River area, Krefeld is an appealing city in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Krefeld is popular for being the “velvet and silk” city as it boasts a blooming textile industry. Cycling and hiking in the beautiful countryside are the main activities.

The Lange and Esters Houses are principal landmarks in the town, home to much of the city’s museums and contemporary art venues. The German Textile Museum has interesting textile displays of different German materials. The Krefeld Zoo has an extensive collection of wild animals and native fauna such as cheetahs, Mähnenwölfen, aardwolves, jaguars, Tamanduas and European otters, tropical birds and snow leopards. Several species of insects can also be seen at the zoo. The Regenwaldhaus, a copy of the South American ecosystem, is a must see at the zoo. Krefeld’s municipal botanical garden is the place for walking tours, relaxation, picnics and photography. The garden features imposing decidous trees and conifers, over 150 varieties of rose in the rose garden, an alpine garden, a medicinal herb garden, and a rhododendron area. The greenhouses exhibit plants from areas such as Africa and the Canary Islands.

The downtown area in the town is the site for shopping centers, restaurants and other cultural aspects of Krefeld. Here lies the intriguing Radstation which is the perfect stop for bike enthusiasts. Krefeld’s entertaining events vary from amusing comedies, cabarets and theatre performances to live exhibitions, modern movies, dance, music and animal fetes among others. A grand street fashion show is held in September and features several local and international designers as well as exciting after parties. The Lower Rhine Radwandertag is a popular cycling event held in July each year while the Pottbäckermarkt in May is an intriguing ceramics and porcelain festival.

Accommodations in Krefeld include luxury stays at three star hotels, beautiful pensions and vacation rentals. The City Hotel Krefeld has rooms with modern facilities, a common room with a TV set, internet services, mini bars and meeting and events facilities. The Pension Jungkunz is a wonderful guesthouse with a central heating facility, rooms equipped with TV and refrigerator and telephone services at reception. - Browse the Krefeld Map or compare Krefeld accommodation from Hotels, Motels, B&Bs, Lodging & Hostels to Holiday & Caravan Parks.