Ronsdorf


Ronsdorf is a district of the German city of Wuppertal. It has population of about 22,500. Ronsdorf was first mentioned in 1494, and in 1745 it received its town charter. It was founded only a few years before by Elias Eller when he relocated the Zionites there from Elberfeld. Ronsdorf was made a part of Wuppertal in 1929.
Ronsdorf consists, in addition to the town Ronsdorf, of the villages of Heidt, Erbschlö, Holthausen, Blombach, Linde, Marscheid, Großsporkert, Kleinsporkert and Kleinbeek.
Ronsdorf was heavily destroyed during the allied bombings of World War II on the night of May 29, 1943, therefore only a few old buildings remain today.

Sights

The "Liefersack" is a bi-annual festival, organised by local clubs and businesses. The main purpose is to collect money for several charities.
In the even years, the "Ronsdorfer Bürgerfest" takes place, which has the character of a fair.

Persons

was born in Ronsdorf.