Urdenbach

Urdenbach is a residential district in southern Düsseldorf that borders the Rhine River and the neighboring town of Monheim. The area includes residential streets, two primary schools, a comprehensive school, and is served by bus routes and a federal highway.

The settlement was first recorded in 1385 through a document mentioning a farm called 'up der Oerdenbach'. Over centuries, this rural beginning transformed into the residential district that exists today.

Two churches reflect different religious communities: a Reformed church from 1692 and a Neo-Gothic Catholic church from 1893 both stand in the district. Walking through the area, you notice how these buildings show that different faiths have coexisted here for generations.

The district is best explored on foot or by bicycle since the residential streets are quiet and easy to navigate. Proximity to the Rhine offers opportunities for walks along the riverbank.

The Benrath language line runs through the district, marking where northern and southern German speech patterns diverge. This linguistic boundary is invisible but shapes how people speak on either side today.

Location: District 9

GPS coordinates: 51.14580,6.86694

Latest update: December 8, 2025 13:40