Himmelgeist

Map of Düsseldorf, showing Himmelgeist (in red) within Borough 9 (in pink)

Himmelgeist is a quarter (Stadtteil) of Düsseldorf, part of Borough 9. It is an old village, which is dominated by agriculture until today. Himmelgeist lies by the river Rhine, neighbouring to Flehe and Itter. It has an area of 4.46 km2 (1.72 sq mi),[1] and 2,067 inhabitants (2020).[2]

It is a small suburb of Düsseldorf. Himguis was mentioned first time in a document of 904. Himmelgeist had many problems with the neighboring river Rhine throughout its history.

  • Landscape of Himmelgeist
    Landscape of Himmelgeist
  • St Nikolaus
    St Nikolaus
  • Mickeln House
    Mickeln House
  • Gardens around the house
    Gardens around the house
  • River Rhine
    River Rhine

References

  1. ^ "Stadtgebietsprofile - Stadtbezirke und Stadtteile 03 Geografie" (PDF). Landeshauptstadt Düsseldorf. Retrieved 4 November 2022.
  2. ^ "Stadtgebietsprofile - Stadtbezirke und Stadtteile 05 Bevölkerung" (PDF). Landeshauptstadt Düsseldorf. Retrieved 4 November 2022.
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