Ronsdorf

Ronsdorf is a municipal district within Wuppertal that comprises several distinct quarters forming a connected residential area. The zone features mixed development patterns blending residential neighborhoods with local commercial spaces and green areas.

The area was first documented in 1494 and gained city status in 1856 under Prussian rule. It remained independent until merging with Wuppertal in 1929.

The area is connected to workers' movements and social reform through notable speeches that took place here. This heritage shapes how residents understand their community's role in broader social changes.

The area is easily reached via the A1 motorway, State Road 58, and Wuppertal-Ronsdorf railway station with regular train service. Visitors can navigate between different quarters and the wider city using public transportation connections.

Elias Eller founded the settlement in 1737 by acquiring part of his family property and designing it following biblical patterns. This original planning concept shaped the district's layout that visitors see today.