Rathaus Remscheid

Remscheid City Hall is the municipal administration building constructed from local stone with the Bergisch lion marking its entrance. The structure houses various citizen service offices including registration, permits, and administrative departments that serve the city's residents.

The current building emerged after Remscheid merged with the towns of Lennep and Lüttringhausen in 1929, expanding the city's territory and administrative duties. Its construction reflected the need for a larger municipal center as the city unified these separate communities.

The building serves as a gathering place for citizens and local events, showing how this city organizes its community life and shared spaces. It reflects the importance of municipal institutions in the daily rhythm of the town.

The building is located in the city center and easily accessible on foot with clear signage for the various services inside. Visitors can enter to conduct business with the city administration or view the building's architecture and layout.

The building displays the Bergisch lion, a regional heraldic symbol with deep roots in the history of the Bergische region. This detail ties the structure to a broader territorial and cultural identity beyond just municipal administration.

Location: Remscheid

GPS coordinates: 51.18220,7.18500

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:08