Ratingen, with its unique charm, is one of the most popular residential areas in the Mettmann district. This is due in no small part to the interesting combination of historic buildings, a fantastic marketplace, and interesting boutiques, restaurants, and pubs. The four main streets of the city branch out from the idyllically designed marketplace: Oberstraße, Bechemer Straße, Lintorfer Straße, and Düsseldorfer Straße.
The city of Ratingen has everything one could wish for in life: jobs, a green environment, a beautiful city, and great suburbs. Ratingen also scores points in public transportation. The bus lines run to all parts of the city, as well as to Düsseldorf Kaiserswerth, Mülheim an der Ruhr, Mettmann, Heiligenhaus, and Velbert, with the tram line heading towards the center of Düsseldorf. Düsseldorf Airport is approximately 15 minutes away by car.
In addition, there are cultural and sports offerings: the city museum, city theater, cinema, and golf offer a variety of leisure activities. Furthermore, the "Angerbad" invites not only for swimming but also offers courses such as aqua cycling, aqua jogging, and aqua fit. The surrounding recreational parks are particularly popular, especially the Grüne See, Volkardey, and Silbersee, offering relaxation by the water's edge. These are the true corners of wild nature, shrouded in romance and mystery. Majestic rocks, clear lakes, and dense forests provide excellent family recreation.