Dülken

Location of Dülken

Dülken is a town located in the North Rhine-Westphalia state of Germany. It has a population of about 20,000. It is part of the municipality of Viersen. It received its town charter in 1364 thus being the oldest part of the municipality of Viersen. It lies in the administrative region of Düsseldorf. The river Nette having its source underground in the middle of the town rises near the town. The town motto is, "Gloria tibi Duelken", or "Glory to you, Duelken".

Recurring events

The Dülkener Schöppenmarkt, a type of flea/junk market, which takes place on the day after the last Carnival parade, is one of Germany's biggest.

External links

•  Chisholm, Hugh, ed (1911). "Dülken". Encyclopædia Britannica (11th ed.). Cambridge University Press. 
• Website Dülken

Coordinates: 51°15′08″N 6°20′07″E / 51.25222°N 6.33528°E / 51.25222; 6.33528