Wachtendonk is a municipality situated in the district of Kleve within the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is geographically positioned at the confluence of the Niers and Nette rivers, located west of the Rhine halfway between the cities of Duisburg and Venlo near the Dutch border.
The name Wachtendonk translates to "bailiff's Donk." The town serves as a local municipality within its regional district, characterized by its location in the lower Rhine region.