Lindlar

Lindlar is a municipality in Oberbergischer Kreis that spans across a wide area and encompasses several villages including Frielingsdorf and Linde. The area is characterized by forests and meadows, sitting in a transition zone between the Bergisches hill country and the Rhine region.

The first written mention of this municipality dates to 1109, when it was still called Lintlo. Stone Age artifacts suggest that the area had been inhabited in much earlier periods.

The Catholic parish church of Saint Severin shapes the local landscape with its Romanesque tower from the 12th century. The sacred building shows how the community has maintained its religious traditions across generations.

The municipality connects to neighboring areas through local bus services and provides access to the A4 motorway for regional travel. Visitors should note that the rural terrain is best explored by personal vehicle.

The municipal coat of arms was granted in 1935 and displays a lion of the Counts of Berg alongside a balance symbol that points to the historical court function. This emblem reminds visitors that the place served as an administrative and judicial center for centuries.

Location: Oberbergischer Kreis

Elevation above the sea: 252 m

Shares border with: Kürten, Engelskirchen

Website: https://lindlar.de

GPS coordinates: 51.01667,7.38333

Latest update: December 6, 2025 22:04