Hersel

Hersel is a district in Bornheim located directly on the Rhine River, positioned between Bonn and Cologne. The area sits at an elevation of 57 meters above sea level and is defined by its riverside location.

The first documented record of Hersel dates to 1136, when Archbishop Bruno II of Berg placed a chapel under the administration of the Cassius Foundation in Bonn. This shows the area's early religious significance in the Rhine region.

The Catholic parish church of St. Aegidius shapes the local character with its Neo-Gothic architecture and serves as a central gathering place for the community. The building from 1899 reflects the faith and connection of residents to their neighborhood.

The area is well connected via the A555 motorway and the Rhine Valley Railway with light rail line 16, plus local bus routes 604 and 818. Visitors will find good transport links for arriving from neighboring communities.

The Herseler Werth is a Rhine island stretching about 1678 meters in length, protected as a nature reserve and closed to public access. The island provides undisturbed habitat for plants and wildlife, showing the natural side of the Rhine landscape.