Regensdorf facts for kids

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Reformed Church in Regensdorf, located on Watterstrasse
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Regensdorf Location in Switzerland Show map of Switzerland Regensdorf Location in Canton of Zürich Show map of Canton of Zürich
Country	Switzerland
Canton	Zürich
District	Dielsdorf
Area
• Total	14.62 km2 (5.64 sq mi)
Elevation	443 m (1,453 ft)
Population  (Dec 2020 )
• Total	18,568
• Density	1,270.0/km2 (3,289.4/sq mi)
Postal code	8105
Surrounded by	Buchs, Dällikon, Niederhasli, Oberengstringen, Rümlang, Unterengstringen, Weiningen, Zürich

Regensdorf is a town in Switzerland. It is located in the Dielsdorf District within the canton of Zürich. Regensdorf is the biggest town in the Furttal region.

You can find Katzensee lake here. It has a fun swimming area called Strandbad Katzensee. This spot is right on the border with the Affoltern part of Zürich.

History of Regensdorf

Regensdorf has a long and interesting history! It was first mentioned way back in the year 870. Back then, it was known as Reganesdorf.

Later, in 931, it was called Wat. In 1040, it was named Adalinchova. This was probably around the time Alt-Regensberg Castle was built. The castle was constructed by a powerful family called the House of Regensberg.

Geography and Nature

Regensdorf covers an area of about 14.6 square kilometers (about 5.6 square miles). A large part of this land, about 43.5%, is used for farming. Forests cover about 23.6% of the area. About 30.6% of the land has buildings or roads. The rest, 2.3%, includes rivers or mountains.

The town is located on both sides of a stream called the Furtbach. Regensdorf includes a few smaller villages. These are Watt (which has hamlets like Oberdorf, Altburg, Katzensee, and Neu-Hard), Adlikon, and Regensdorf itself (with hamlets like Alt-Hard and Geissberg).

Regensdorf is in a flat area called a plain. It sits at an elevation of 443 meters (1,453 feet) above sea level. The Furt valley, where the town is, is surrounded by several hills.

• To the north is Regensberg hill, which is 617 meters (2,024 feet) high. Regensberg Castle stands on top of this hill.
• To the northwest, you'll find Lägern, which is 866 meters (2,841 feet) tall.
• To the southwest is Altberg, at 632 meters (2,073 feet).
• To the south is Gubrist, which is 615 meters (2,018 feet) high. The A1 motorway passes through Gubrist via the Gubrist Tunnel.

Population and People

Regensdorf has a population of 18,568. About 31.4% of the people living here are from other countries. Over the last ten years, the population has grown by about 16.5%.

Most people in Regensdorf speak German (77.8%). Italian is the second most common language (5.6%), and Albanian is third (3.9%).

When it comes to age, children and teenagers (0–19 years old) make up 21.7% of the population. Adults (20–64 years old) make up 67.7%. Seniors (over 64 years old) make up 10.6%.

Many adults in Regensdorf have completed higher education. About 65.6% of people aged 25–64 have finished either advanced secondary education or a university degree.

Regensdorf has different types of jobs.

• About 97 people work in farming. There are about 30 businesses in this area.
• About 2,418 people work in manufacturing and industry. There are 163 businesses in this sector.
• About 6,321 people work in services (like shops, offices, and healthcare). There are 626 businesses in this sector.

Here's how the population of Regensdorf has changed over time:

Getting Around Regensdorf

Regensdorf has good public transportation options, including buses and trains.

Bus Services

Several bus lines serve Regensdorf, connecting different parts of the town and nearby areas:

• Bus line 451 goes from Regensdorf Zentrum to Adlikon.
• Bus line 452 goes from Regensdorf Zentrum to Regensdorf Moosächer.
• Bus line 453 goes from Regensdorf Watt to Adlikon.
• Bus line 454 goes from Regensdorf Allmend to Regensdorf Watt.
• Bus line 456 connects Dielsdorf to Regensdorf Watt.
• Bus line 485 travels from Zürich Altstetten to Buchs.
• Bus line 491 goes from Hüttikon to Zurich Zehntenhausplatz.

S-Bahn Train Services

The Regensdorf-Watt railway station is a stop on the Zürich S-Bahn network. This is a fast train system that connects Regensdorf to Zürich and other towns. The station is served by lines S6, S21, and SN6.

S6 Line

The S6 train runs every thirty minutes, from early morning until late at night.

• If you go towards Uetikon, the train stops at places like Zürich Affoltern, Zürich Oerlikon, Zürich Hauptbahnhof (the main station), and Meilen.
• If you go towards Baden, the train stops at Buchs-Dällikon, Otelfingen, and Wettingen.

S21 Line

The S21 train runs every thirty minutes during busy weekday hours. It uses a new tunnel called the DML tunnel.

• The S21 connects Regensdorf to Zürich Hauptbahnhof, stopping at places like Zürich Hardbrücke and Zürich Oerlikon.

SN6 Night Train

The SN6 is a special night train. It runs one service from Zürich Tiefenbrunnen to Regensdorf-Watt. It leaves Tiefenbrunnen at 00:56 and arrives at Regensdorf-Watt at 01:21.

New Train Connection

In September 2014, a new S-Bahn connection started. This train goes from Regensdorf to Zürich Hauptbahnhof. It even stops at an underground station near the ETH Hönggerberg "Science City" campus.

Trolleybus Access

The closest Zürich trolleybus stop is for line 46. You can find it about 1.3 miles southeast of Regensdorf, in Höngg.

Sports in Regensdorf

Regensdorf has its own amateur football (soccer) club called FC Regensdorf. They play their games at the Sportanlage Wisacher. As of the 2019–20 season, they play in the 2. Liga, which is the sixth level of football in Switzerland.

Famous People from Regensdorf

• John Gossweiler (1873–1952): He was a botanist who studied plants for the government of Angola for many years.
• Heinz Stettler (1952–2006): He was a bobsledder who won a bronze medal at the 1984 Winter Olympics.

Images for kids

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  Gut Katzensee, an estate on Lake Katzensee

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  An aerial view from 1923 by Walter Mittelholzer

See also

In Spanish: Regensdorf para niños