Car Hire Kempen - Mini guide to Kempen

Kempen is a small suburban town outside of Dusseldorf in North Rhine-Westphalia in Germany. The town is most notable for being the birthplace of the famous German priest, Thomas a. Kempis for whom the town is now named. Although Kempen itself is mostly residential with a few local restaurants and shops it is close to the large German city of Dusseldorf which is easily accessed with car hire at Kempen.

Thomas a Kempis in the 1300s in the area and studied local until the age of 18 entered the monastery at St. Agnetenberg. After attending monastery school, Kempis was ordained as priest in 1412. Kempis, while a priest, went on to write several books. There are still several sites around the town which showcase the priests works including the Cultural Forum of the Franciscan Monastery which houses the Thomas Kempis archive.

For daytrips with cheap car hire at Kempen, visitors may wish to drive into Dusseldorf, which offers a wider range of attractions compared to the quiet suburb of Kempen. Dusseldorf is renowned internationally for its fairs and fashion, and boasts a picturesque skyline on the River Rhine.

Dusseldorf is also famous for its beer, its nightlife, and its cuisine. Restaurants sprawl across the river offering a pleasant dining experience often accompanied by live music. The street Bolkerstrasse is a popular strip with tourists as well as the Dusseldorf old town. The largest event in Dusseldorf is by far the city's annual carnival, the Dusseldorf Karneval, which is held annually on 11 November. The carnival is part of the traditional carnival festivities in the Rhineland.

Drives through the neighbouring countryside are also a popular tourist activity, and with car rental at Kempen, visitors can drive between Dusseldorf and Kempen easily, and see local sites in between. Botanical gardens and national parks between the town and the large city are a good way to enjoy a picnic or hiking.

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