The town of Euskirchen is a thriving market town located 15 miles south of Cologne with more than 58,000 inhabitants.
The `Old Town` is the main shopping area. It is centred around Market Square which is bordered by traditional buildings, cafés and restaurants. In addition to its pleasant town centre, Euskirchen is surrounded by beautiful countryside, notably the forest around the Steinbach lake. There are also many important historic houses such as Kleeburg Castle, Veynau Castle or St Martin´s Church all within a short drive from the town centre.