“Reide” – does this name spark your curiosity? That’s what Rheidt was first called in 832. Today, Rheidt is a southern district of Niederkassel in the Rhein-Sieg district. Almost 12,000 people call Rheidt home.
Let’s take a stroll through Rheidt’s past. In 1285, Rheidt came under the control of the House of Heinsberg-Löwenberg. Later, in 1484, it became part of the Duchy of Berg. St. Cassius in Bonn held significant influence as the landlord. The monastery in Siegburg also owned a farm in Rheidt since 1389. Rheidt even served as the seat of a regional court within the Bergisches Amt Löwenburg in 1555. Imagine mills floating on the Rhine near Rheidt between 1375 and 1457.
After World War II, Rheidt saw the rise of an electrical industry factory. It employed 160 people in 1953. In 1967, Rheidt had just over 4,300 residents. Most worked in manufacturing and services. There were significantly more commuters leaving Rheidt for work than coming in.
Now, Rheidt boasts a primary school and three kindergartens. The Rheidter Werth peninsula lies between the Rhine and its old branch, the “Rheidter Laach”. This peninsula is a green oasis.
Don’t miss the Catholic Church of St. Dionysius. Otto Linnemann from Frankfurt created its stained glass windows in 1925. They add an artistic touch to the church. In 1969, Rheidt became part of Niederkassel. This marked a new chapter in the town’s story. From its humble beginnings as “Reide” to its current vibrant community, Rheidt holds a special place in the Rhineland.