Reichshof

Reichshof is a North Rhine-Westphalian municipality in the Oberbergischer Kreis in Germany, about 40 km east of Cologne.

While sources on the early history of the area are scarce, the name of the city[clarification needed] suggests it was first founded during the reign of Charlemagne.

It was first officially mentioned on August 1, 1167, when it was granted as a gift by Friedrich I (Barbarossa) to Archbishop Rainald of Cologne.

The area has swimming pools and various sporting facilities (tennis, horse racing, shooting galleries, a gymnasium and a bicycle park).

Various museums, churches and parks are open to visitors, along with historic mills and Denklingen Castle.

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Coat of Arms of Oberbergischer Kreis district
Coat of Arms of Oberbergischer Kreis district