Schwelm facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Schwelm
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| Country | Germany | ||
| State | North Rhine-Westphalia | ||
| Admin. region | Arnsberg | ||
| District | Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis | ||
| Elevation | 213 m (699 ft) | ||
| Population
(2022-12-31)
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| • Total | 28,723 | ||
| Time zone | CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) | ||
| Postal codes |
58332
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| Dialling codes | 02336 | ||
| Vehicle registration | EN | ||
| Website | www.schwelm.de | ||
Schwelm is a town in Germany. It is located in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia. The town is part of the Ennepe-Ruhr Rural District.
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Geography of Schwelm
Schwelm is in the southeast part of the Ruhr Area in Germany. It sits between two regions: Westphalia and the Bergisches Land. Schwelm is often called the "Pforte Westfalens", which means "Gate to Westphalia".
History of Schwelm
The town of Schwelm has a long history. It was first mentioned in records way back in the ninth century. Back then, it was known as "Suelmiu". Schwelm officially became a city in 1496. In 1929, it became the main town for the Ennepe-Ruhr Rural District. Schwelm is the smallest town in North Rhine-Westphalia based on its area.
Interesting Places in Schwelm
Schwelm has some unique places to visit.
Schwelm Brewery
The "Brauerei Schwelm", or Schwelm Brewery, is here. It is one of the few private breweries left in Germany. It started in 1830. This brewery was one of the first in the world to use metal barrels instead of wooden ones. The original office building, called the "Rietz'sche Haus", was built in 1701. It is still used by the brewery today.
Oldest Piano Maker
Schwelm is also home to the oldest piano manufacturer in the world. The company, "Rud. Ibach Sohn", has been building pianos since 1794. They also made organs until 1904.
Famous People from Schwelm
Many notable people have connections to Schwelm.
- Friedrich Christoph Müller (1751–1808): He was a theologian and a map maker. He lived in Schwelm from 1785 to 1808.
- Gustav Heinemann (1899–1976): He was the third president of the Federal Republic of Germany. He served as president from 1969 to 1974.
- Johannes Joachim Degenhardt (1926–2002): He was a Cardinal and the Archbishop of Paderborn.
- Franz Josef Degenhardt (born 1931): He is a political singer and songwriter.
- Friedrich Niewöhner (1941–2005): He was a historian who studied philosophy.
- Martin Grötschel (born 1948): He is a mathematician. He won the Leibniz prize for his work.
- Rolf Rüssmann (born 1950): He was a professional footballer and later a football manager.
- Judith Kuckart (born 1959): She is a dancer, choreographer, stage director, and author.
- Thorsten Schmidt (born 1972): He is a racing cyclist. He even took part in the famous Tour de France race.
- Olivia Luczak (born 1981): She is a Polish-German amateur boxer.
Images for kids
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Town map by Johann Ricer, 1722
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Gustav Heinemann in 1969
See also
In Spanish: Schwelm para niños
