Review: What Happened in Langenfeld This Week (April 27 – May 1, 2026)

The week from April 27 to May 1, 2026, in Langenfeld featured traditional spring customs, sports events, and routine local updates. "Mein Langenfeld" provides a neutral summary based on official sources from the city, police, and local media.

Events and Celebrations for May Day

May 1, Labor Day, was the highlight of many activities. In districts like Richrath and Reusrath, maypoles were raised. On April 27, Richrath held its traditional maypole raising, organized by the Bürger- und Heimatverein Richrath e.V.(öffnet in neuem Tab). About 150 residents enjoyed music and refreshments. The city reports a smooth event on its website (Stadt Langenfeld(öffnet in neuem Tab)).

On April 30, a May Day demonstration in the city center drew around 200 participants and proceeded peacefully. Langenfeld police confirmed no arrests (Polizeipräsidium Rhein-Berg(öffnet in neuem Tab)). Meanwhile, Gruiten hosted a family festival with carriage rides and customs program, as reported by the Langenfelder Wochenanzeiger(öffnet in neuem Tab).

Overview of May Day Events:

• Richrath: Maypole raising (Apr 27), from 3 PM.
• Reusrath: Dance around the maypole (Apr 29), with fire brigade band.
• City Center: May Day march (Apr 30), starting at town hall.
• Gruinen: Customs festival (May 1), 10 AM–6 PM.

Sports and Clubs

Local sports were buzzing. FC Langenfeld 1920 e.V.(öffnet in neuem Tab) won 3:1 at home against VfL Monheim on April 28. Goals by Müller (2) and Schmidt. Next match: May 4 vs. TV Jüchen.

The Langenfeld Longhorns(öffnet in neuem Tab) prepared for the new season with a training camp on April 29, involving over 50 youths. The club is still seeking coaches for the U12 team.

The Turn- und Sportverein Gruiten(öffnet in neuem Tab) called for volunteers for the May/June 2026 holiday program. Register by May 5 via their site.

Emergency Services: Police and Fire Department

Key incidents this week:

• April 27: Traffic accident on A57 at Richrath exit. Car hit guardrail, driver slightly injured. Source: Langenfeld Police(öffnet in neuem Tab).
• April 29: Burglary attempt in Richrath garage. Suspect fled; tips to 02173/9030.
• April 30: Fire department responded to kitchen fire in Reusrath. Cause: forgotten pan. No injuries (Feuerwehr Langenfeld(öffnet in neuem Tab)).
• May 1: Minor disturbance at demo, quickly resolved.

Total: 12 police calls and 5 fire responses, per the precinct.

City Developments and Public Notices

A3 construction between Langenfeld and Monheim progresses. From May 2, Richrath on-/off-ramps closed for 4 weeks. Detours via L140 (Autobahn GmbH(öffnet in neuem Tab)).

Main and Finance Committee meets May 6 at 6 PM in town hall. Open to public; agenda online (Stadt Langenfeld Committees(öffnet in neuem Tab)).

Pollen alert: High birch pollen levels; warning for allergy sufferers from German Weather Service(öffnet in neuem Tab).

Regional Roundup

Nearby: Monheim recaps its town festival, Monheim FC wins. Leverkusen reports traffic delays from construction.

This week emphasized community and tradition. Stay updated via Mein Langenfeld(öffnet in neuem Tab).

(Sources: City of Langenfeld, NRW Police, RP-Online, club websites. As of May 1, 2026)

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