Herne is a small town in North Rhine-Westphalia. The city is located in the Ruhr region, directly between Bochum and Gelsenkirchen. The main feature of Herne is a sandy terrace running from the south side of the valley. The town has many small museums and art galleries, which all lovers of history and art will appreciate.

The city hosts year-round culture and has a first-class museum dedicated to the science behind archaeology. The oldest building in Herne is the moated Renaissance Schrtrunkede Castle, which has two museums, one for art and the other for the city's history. Hern also hosts the largest folklore festival in North Rhine-Westphalia, with over 4 million visitors annually.

In the city, visitors can find remnants of its former pre-war beauty, built when the Ruhr region was booming and architectural trends were aimed at satisfying visual and aesthetic needs. One of the main attractions is the 60m big wheel, the giant movable wheel in the world. Hern is well known for the women's basketball team "Herner TC", which won the German Championship and Cup in 2019. The city is also home to the Academic Marien Hospital, which belongs to the Ruhr University Bochum. Specialized doctors offer highly qualified medical care around the clock.

Herne is a quiet, calm, peaceful city famous for its picturesque parks and comfortable recreation areas. In August, guests of the town can visit one of the largest festivals in the country. In addition, many fascinating museums and other cultural institutions make spending a few days in the city enjoyable.

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