Nideggen lies on the river Rur and at the banks of the Rurtalsperre, the second largest dam in Germany. The region is famous for its precipitous
Early Triassic rocks of
Buntsandstein in the valley of Rur and is situated between 250 and 450 metres over sea level.
Museums In the municipally owned
Nideggen Castle is the unique
Castle Museum of the
Rhineland. The Düren Gate (
Dürener Tor), one of the symbols of the town, hosts regular art exhibitions. ==References==