Radebeul facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Radebeul
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Spitzhaus above the vineyards of Radebeul
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| Country | Germany | |
| State | Saxony | |
| District | Meißen | |
| Elevation | 101 - 256 m (−738.9 ft) | |
| Population
(2022-12-31)
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| • Total | 34,096 | |
| Time zone | CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) | |
| Postal codes |
01435-01445
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| Dialling codes | 0351 | |
| Vehicle registration | MEI, GRH, RG, RIE | |
| Website | www.radebeul.de | |
Radebeul is a lovely town in the Elbe valley, located in the Meißen area of Saxony, Germany. It's like a close neighbor to the bigger city of Dresden.
Radebeul is famous for a few cool things. It's known for growing wine, which is special because it's one of the most northern places in the world where wine is grown. The town also has a museum dedicated to the famous writer Karl May. Plus, there's a fun narrow gauge railway that connects Radebeul to the beautiful Moritzburg Castle and the town of Radeburg.
Because of its pretty scenery and nice weather, some people even call Radebeul the "Nice of Saxony."
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Radebeul's Past: A Quick Look
The story of Radebeul began a long time ago. The village of Radebeul was first mentioned in history in the year 1349.
Over time, it grew by joining with other nearby villages. In 1905, it welcomed the village of Serkowitz. Then, on April 1, 1924, Radebeul officially became a town!
Meanwhile, another nearby village called Kötzschenbroda was also growing. It joined with Lindenau in 1920, and then with Naundorf, Zitzschewig, and Niederlößnitz by 1924. Kötzschenbroda also became a town that year.
In 1934, Wahnsdorf and Oberlößnitz joined Radebeul. Then, on January 1, 1935, the two towns of Kötzschenbroda and Radebeul decided to become one big town. They chose the name Radebeul for the combined town.
Later, in 1947, Radebeul became part of the Dresden district. In 1995, Radebeul was recognized as a "major town" within its rural district. When the Dresden rural district changed, Radebeul became part of the Meißen district.
Getting Around Radebeul
It's easy to travel in and around Radebeul! You can use the local tram, which is route 4 from Dresdner Verkehrsbetriebe.
There's also the Dresden S-Bahn train, line S1. This train stops at four stations in Radebeul: Radebeul Ost, Radebeul-Weintraube, Radebeul Kötzschenbroda, and Radebeul-Zitzschewig.
The Deutsche Bahn's Regional-Express 50 train also stops at Radebeul Ost. This station is also the start point for the historic Radebeul–Radeburg narrow-gauge steam railway. It's also the closest station to the Karl May Museum.
Community Helpers: Radebeul's Fire Department
Radebeul has a wonderful volunteer fire department that started in 1897. Even though they are volunteers, they are a very important part of the city government.
Today, the Radebeul volunteer fire department has four different sections. These are Radebeul-Ost, Kötzschenbroda (Naundorf), Lindenau, and Wahnsdorf. Each section also has its own junior firefighter group, where young people can learn about fire safety and helping their community.
In 2011, the fire department had 136 members in total. This included 99 active firefighters and 37 members in the elderly and honor department. The junior firefighter sections had 64 young members learning the ropes.
In 2012, the department raised money to create a special flag of honor. People and companies donated about 12,000 Euro to help. Everyone who donated could sign one of the flag's special nails with their name. The flag was finished in September and was celebrated on November 8, 2012. Fire departments from Meißen, Moritzburg, and Coswig were invited to the ceremony. The flag is now kept safely at Radebeul's city hall.
Radebeul's Sister Cities
Radebeul has special connections with other cities around the world. These are called "sister cities" or "twin towns." They work together to share culture and ideas.
Radebeul is twinned with:
Cananea, Mexico
Obukhiv, Ukraine
Sankt Ingbert, Germany
Sierra Vista, United States
Famous People from Radebeul
Some well-known people have lived in Radebeul:
- Karl May (1842–1912), a famous author, lived and passed away in Radebeul.
- Walter von Boetticher (1853–1945), a historian and doctor, also died in Radebeul.
Images for kids
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Antique wine press at the Hoflössnitz Castle in Radebeul
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Vineyards of Radebeul
See also
In Spanish: Radebeul para niños
