Rheinberg is a town in the district of Wesel, in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is situated on the left bank of the Rhine, approx. 10 km (6.2 miles) north of Moers and 15 km (9.3 miles) south of Wesel.It comprises the municipal districts of Rheinberg, Borth, Budberg, and Orsoy.During the Dutch Revolt Rheinberg became known as the whore of war since it was captured and retaken so many times.