Ratingen: Experience Cultural Germany
Ratingen, Germany was first settled in almost three thousand years ago. The first settlers were the Romans then followed by the Franks and Saxons. In the Middle Ages, the city was used as a fortress and during the 18th century, it was developed into an industrial district. The rich history of the town can be seen in its architectural facade. The two most notable tourist spots are Stinkesberg and Minoritenkloster. These two buildings witness the history of the town. There are also museums and exhibition centers in Ratingen. Dortmund Airport (DTM) is 45 minutes away from the town and Weeze Airport (NRN) is an hour drive.
Best Time to Visit
Ratingen is hosting several festivals all throughout the year. It is best to look at the calendar of the town before booking a Ratingen, Germany hotel. This is one of the ways to score an inexpensive hotel while visiting the town.
What to Do & Area Attractions
The main place to start a tour in Ratingen is Marketplatz. There are a lot of beautiful buildings in the area that belong to various time periods of the town’s history. The old house called the Marktplatz. There are numerous restaurants and shops that are nearby the area. The Capitol Theater and St Lambertus Church are also located in the town center. Another place of attractions that shouldn’t be missed is the City Museum of Ratingen. Accommodations in the center are fairly reasonably priced. It includes Relexa Hotel Ratingen City, Hotel Barbarossa Classic and Sure Hotel by Best Western Ratingen.