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| Ratingen | ||
| federal state | North Rhine-Westphalia | |
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| Residents | 87.297 (2019) | |
| height | 50 m | |
| Tourist info | (02102) 550-4111 information | |
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Ratingen is a city in North Rhine-Westphalia.
background
Since the Middle Ages, the Ratingen area has belonged to the Counts, and later Dukes, of Berg. For them, the settlement played an important role in the fight against the Archbishop of Cologne. Because of its advantageous strategic location, Ratingen was granted city rights by Count Adolf V. von Berg in 1276 in order to create a counterweight against the archbishopric and its claims to power and to secure the northern Bergische area by making the old church and court place at a crossroads of important roads located, granted city privileges and had it fortified. In the further course of history, Ratingen experienced an economic boom as one of the four main towns in Berg. Ratingen's economic boom that had lasted for centuries ended in the 16th century: nearby Düsseldorf became a residence in 1511, and later a state fortress. The plague hit the city, new weapons made the city walls ineffective, and in 1641 it was completely destroyed during the Thirty Years War. During the industrialization the place recovered, but without attaining the former meaning. Today Ratingen is a popular place of residence for people who work in centers such as Düsseldorf and Cologne, but move here because of the lower rents and land prices. The scenic charm of the area and the good connection to the centers make the place very attractive.
getting there
By plane
The closest airport is Düsseldorf. The 759 bus goes from the airport to Ratingen. The bus station is outside the airport at the D-Flughafen train station.
By train
- The best connection is via Dusseldorf Central station or D-airport. From Düsseldorf (Heinrich-Heine-Allee) the U72 goes to Ratingen. The S6 runs between Düsseldorf Hbf and Ratingen Ost
- Between Cologne The S6 runs to Hbf and Ratingen Ost
By bus
- The 759 bus runs regularly between Düsseldorf Airport and Ratingen Mitte.
- Bus timetables in and around Ratingen on the Rheinbahn app.
In the street
Both the A4 and the A52 have Ratingen exits.
mobility
Within the flat city center it is very easy to get around on foot or by bike. It is advisable to have your own vehicle for the attractions outside the city. Although all places can also be reached by public transport, you have to bring a lot of time with you.
Tourist Attractions
Downtown
- 1 St. Peter and Paul Church.
The sacred building was built as a Romanesque church with two choir-side towers (mid-12th century) and a four-storey west tower (1st half of the 13th century). At the end of the 13th century, the Romanesque building was replaced by a three-nave, five-bay hall church in the Gothic style. The church was expanded from 1892 to 1894. A new, two-aisled transept in the neo-Gothic style was built - at the height of the two eastern central nave bays by the two eastern choir flank towers. The Gothic nave was extended to the east by a yoke in the neo-Gothic style and a hexagonal, neo-Gothic choir with a tent roof was added. The west tower received a pointed helmet. During the Second World War the church was partially destroyed; the damage was removed step by step after the end of the war.
- 1 Marketplace Square. The center of Ratingen is the marketplace, where goods have been offered for at least 1371. The weekly market now takes place there every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. The market square is determined by the town house (built around 1300) and the church of St. Peter and Paul behind it (see below). The Minorite Monastery (built in 1656) is somewhat hidden to the northwest of the market square.
- 2 Minorite Monastery Ratingen. The Minorite Monastery in Ratingen was a convent of the Franciscan Minorites in Ratingen (Mettmann district), which existed from 1656 to around 1834. The monastery buildings that have been preserved to this day are still called Minorite monasteries and house the adult education center and the registry office.
- 3 city wall. From the city wall with its formerly 15 watchtowers, only parts with a total of three towers have survived: 1) Thick tower, North of the center between Turmstrasse and Angerstrasse there is next to the city wall also the reconstructed city moat and the tower, a 13 meter high and almost 12 meter wide defense tower with a wall thickness of 3.5 meters, first mentioned in 1464, 2008 by a local history association converted into a clubhouse. 2) Trinsenturm: To the west of the center by the town hall is the tower built in 1474 on the city wall, which served as an armory. 3) Grain storm: To the east of the center, on Wallstrasse, there is a small piece of the city wall with the tower from 1460.
- 4 Volkardey Recreation Park. The Volkardey Recreation Park is a popular local recreation area in the region. In the 110-hectare landscape park there are two lakes that were created in this area after the gravel mining was completed. The extensive green areas can be reached by a well-developed network of paths for pedestrians and cyclists. A dog run area is located in the southern area of the park area. Information boards provide information about the Iron Age homestead, the eco-path or the Stone Age workshop.
- Green lake: A fitness trail, a beach volleyball facility, a football field as well as several table tennis tables and children's playgrounds are available there. Surfing on the lake is possible through the Volkardey e.V. Windsurfing Club. Swimming in the Green Lake is not allowed.
- Silver lake: The lake is a protected habitat for various water bird species. Access to the Silbersee is not permitted.
Museums
- 5 Ratingen Museum, Peter-Brüning-Platz 1. Tel.: (0)2102 550 4181. houses the city's collection of modern art and the cultural-historical exhibition on the history and development of Ratingen.
- 6 Doll and toy museum in the Trinsenturm, Battlements 1 (Trinsenturm). Tel.: (0)2102 550 4180.
- 7 Upper Silesian State Museum, Bahnhofstrasse 62. Tel.: (0)2102 965-0.
Initially it had the function of a local history museum, which supported remembrance and social integration by collecting and presenting the cultural heritage of German refugees, expellees and repatriates from Upper Silesia. With the opening of the borders from 1989 onwards, this has become a recognized international mediator that supports the European dialogue today. - 8 LVR industrial museum. Tel.: (0)2102 86 44 90. The Cromford textile factory in Ratingen, Rhineland, was founded in 1783 by Johann Gottfried Brügelmann and was the first factory on the European mainland. Today a branch of the LVR industrial museum is located here.
Outside
- 9 Wasserburg house to house. In the 9th century there was a rampart protected by palisades to secure a ford over the Anger. In the 12th century this hill fort was completely destroyed by fire. The moated castle was built around 1276 as the ancestral seat of the noble family "vom Haus" and was part of a series of defensive structures along the Anger, the so-called "Anger Line". In 1474 and in the 16th century the main castle was expanded. In 1972 the owner at the time donated the dilapidated and unusable castle to the city of Ratingen, which in turn sold it in 1973. The owner restored the complex and expanded it with modern additions, which at first glance hardly stand out from the old complex and have won several architectural awards.
- 10 Heltorf Castle. The privately owned castle was built to manage the agricultural and forestry goods in the area. It is a moated castle. Forestry has been practiced in the area since the 12th century.
- 11 Linnep Castle. The 11th century The original moated castle with its beautiful gardens is privately owned.
- 12 Landsberg Castle (Meiningen). The 13th century The original plant is privately owned by Krupp-Thyssen AG. A hotel is attached.
- 13 Graefgenstein Castle. is a partially preserved medieval hilltop castle. The castle is privately inhabited, used as a farm and can only be viewed from the outside.
- 2 Catholic Church St. Anna, Lintorf. The current church dates from 1878 and has been a listed building since 1985. The history of its predecessor, however, goes back to the 11th century.
activities
The flat landscape with alternation of open grasslands, forests and lakes make the area ideal for hiking or cycling. The many lakes land for swimming.
- hike
- Cycling
- Mountain biking
- 1 LBN Duisburg Naturist Family Sports Club Lichtbund. Naturist camping and sports field.
- 2 Angermunder See. Popular swimming lake. The north side of the lake is textile, while nudists gather along the south side. With around 3 kilometers of coastline, the lake offers enough space for all visitors.
shop
The walking center with many specialty shops and cafes, restaurants and fast food outlets invites you to stroll and shop. All known large supermarket chains are also available in Ratingen.
kitchen
- 1 San Marco Italian restaurant. Centrally located with good cuisine.
- 2 Ice cream parlor Claudio.
famous ice cream parlor because of its delicious huge portions. - 3 Cafe Greek community. Original Greek atmosphere. Especially the beer garden in summer is a nice place in the evening for a beer with side dishes. Simple but original.
- 4 Auermühle. Popular excursion restaurant with a beautiful outdoor area.
- 5 Suitbertussuben. Quaint atmosphere in an old half-timbered house with outdoor area.
nightlife
accommodation
Cheap
An accommodation directory with hotels of different price ranges is available here to watch.
security
health
Practical advice
- 1 Tourist info. Tel.: (0)2102 550 4111, Fax: (0)2102 550 9411, Email: [email protected].
trips
literature
Web links
- http://www.stadt-ratingen.de - Official website of Ratingen
