Did you know that Rennersdorf’s name comes from a German locator named Reinmar or Reinhard? Welcome to Rennersdorf in Dresden. This gem became part of Mobschatz in 1994. Then, it joined Dresden in 1999.
Rennersdorf is west of Dresden’s city center. It sits on the left bank of the Elbe. This area is known as the Meißen Highlands. The Elbe Valley is not far away. It is just two kilometers to the northeast.
Neighboring areas include Brabschütz to the east. Unkersdorf is southwest. Oberwartha lies to the northwest. The area of Rennersdorf is identical to its district. It belongs to Cossebaude, Mobschatz, and Oberwartha.
The northwest border touches the Niederwartha pump storage plant. Lotzebach Valley partly forms the border with Brabschütz. The A4 motorway marks the southern edge. Autobahndreieck Dresden-West is half in Rennersdorf. From there, the A17 branches off. The village center is 252 meters above sea level. It’s only 500 meters from the interchange.
Rennersdorf has kept its village charm. The open fields remain undeveloped. The village square features old farmhouses. These date back to the 18th century.
Rennersdorf likely started in the 12th century. Frankish-Thuringian settlers arrived during the German Ostsiedlung. It was first mentioned in 1284. The name then was Johannes de Reinmarstorf. Over time, it changed. It went from Reymarstorf to Reinharczdorf to Reinerstorf. The name Rennersdorf first appeared in 1569. In 1748, it was called Rönnersdorf. After 1875, it became Rennersdorf bei Dresden.
The village had a block field. It was under the Briesnitz episcopal office. Thus, it was part of that parish. After the Reformation, Rennersdorf went to the Dresden office. It became an immediate office village. It stayed that way for centuries.
Between Rennersdorf and Oberwartha lies Silbergrund. Since 1927, a dam has sealed it off. It is part of the Niederwartha pump storage plant. From 1694 to 1698, people tried to mine copper, silver, and gold there. But these efforts failed.
In the 19th century, farmers mainly grew crops and raised livestock. Later, they switched to fruit growing. Since 1857, Rennersdorf shared a school with Brabschütz.
On July 1, 1950, Rennersdorf merged with Brabschütz. In 1994, Brabschütz, including Rennersdorf, joined Mobschatz. On January 1, 1999, Mobschatz became part of Dresden. Since then, it has grown into a small residential suburb. After 1990, many single-family homes were built here in Rennersdorf. Today, Rennersdorf offers a blend of rural charm and suburban living. It links the past with the present. Take a moment to appreciate Rennersdorf’s journey through time. Its story is etched in every stone. It lives on in every field.