Krefeld (Krefeld, North Rhine-Westphalia)
Krefeld (Krefeld) — Krefeld, North Rhine-Westphalia · Population: 237,984 · 43 m.
Département / ProvinceKrefeld
RégionNorth Rhine-Westphalia
Airport & DB RailFrankfurt Airport (FRA) · Krefeld Bf / Hbf
Daily Budget€105–€205 ($115–$225)
Accès & Transports
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) · Krefeld Bf / Hbf. €58 Deutschlandticket & DB ICE Sparpreis.
Top Sights & Landmarks
- Krefeld Historic Altstadt, Marktplatz & Rathaus
- Krefeld Parish Church (Stadtkirche), Timbered Lanes & Town Gates
- North Rhine-Westphalia Regional Museum, Brauhaus & River/Forest Promenade in Krefeld
Local Food & Regional German Specialties
In Krefeld (North Rhine-Westphalia), traditional German bakery culture—featuring crusty sourdough Brot, warm Brötchen, and afternoon Kaffee und Kuchen—meets classic North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) Gasthaus and Brauhaus dining. Expect hearty seasonal menus priced around €14–€26 for a main course, plus €0.08–€0.25 refundable Pfand on bottled drinks.
- Rheinischer Sauerbraten — Vinegar-and-spice marinated pot roast served with sweet raisin gravy, potato dumplings, and apple compote.
- Halve Hahn & Himmel un Ääd — Cologne Brauhaus classics: aged Gouda on a rye roll with mustard, and mashed potatoes with stewed apples and crispy blood sausage.
- Aachener Printen — Protected-origin spiced honey-and-herb gingerbread from imperial Aachen.
Look for morning farmers' stalls on Krefeld's Marktplatz along with regional hubs like Carlsplatz Markt (Düsseldorf) & Viktoriaviertel (Aachen). Pair your meal with Kölsch (served in 0.2L Stangen in Cologne) & Düsseldorf Altbier.