Swisttal

Swisttal is a municipality in the Rhein-Sieg district that encompasses forests, farmland, and several small villages across its territory. The area consists of eleven parishes that together form a single administrative unit.

The municipality was formed in 1969 when several smaller villages were merged together. This consolidation was part of a major administrative reorganization taking place in Germany at that time.

The eleven parishes preserve their own traditions and local festivities that shape everyday life in the region. Visitors can experience these living customs within the village communities.

The municipality is well connected to surrounding regions, with easy access to the city of Bonn and the Cologne metropolitan area. Those traveling through the area find straightforward connections to larger centers.

A Roman aqueduct system that once transported water to ancient Cologne runs through the municipality's territory. This ancient engineering achievement remains visible in the landscape today, telling the story of Roman rule in the region.

Location: Rhein-Sieg District

Elevation above the sea: 135 m

Shares border with: Alfter, Rheinbach

Website: https://swisttal.de

GPS coordinates: 50.71778,6.92028

Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:05