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Coesfeld (district)
Coesfeld () is a ''Kreis'' (district) in the northwestern part of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, west of the city of Münster. Neighboring districts are Steinfurt (district), Steinfurt, district-free Münster, Warendorf (district), Warendorf, district-free Hamm, North Rhine-Westphalia, Hamm, Unna (district), Unna, Recklinghausen (district), Recklinghausen, Borken (district), Borken. History In medieval times the region was subordinate to the bishopric of Münster. When the area became part of the Prussian province Westphalia in 1816 the new administration created two districts, Coesfeld and Lüdinghausen. Except minor changes they stayed until the major reorganization in 1975 when both were merged to form the current district. A few municipalities from the district Münster were also added, while others formerly belonging to the district were moved to neighboring districts. Geography The district is located in the ''Münsterland'', a mostly rural area. The Lippe River forms ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Coesfeld
Coesfeld (; Westphalian language, Westphalian: ''Koosfeld'') is the capital of the Coesfeld (district), district of Coesfeld in the Germany, German state of North Rhine-Westphalia. History Coesfeld received its city rights in 1197, but was first recorded earlier than that in the biography of St. Ludger, patron and first bishop of the diocese of Munster who was born north of Coesfeld in Billerbeck. The day before he died, Ludger spent the night in Coesfeld and heard mass in the morning in the church he founded. He was on his way from his abbey in Essen to Münster. The road he followed passed Coesfeld and Billerbeck, and after preaching in the St. Lambert's church, 26 March 809, he travelled on to Billerbeck, where he died in the evening. The Coesfeld St. Jacobikirche dates from the same period as the city charter. For centuries, Coesfeld was an important stopping place for pilgrims traveling one of the more popular Germanic Jakobi routes (Way of St. James) leading from Warendorf ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lippe River
The Lippe () is a river in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is a right tributary of the Rhine and in length with an elevation difference of 125 metres and a catchment area of 4.890 km². The source is located at the edge of the Teutoburg Forest in Bad Lippspringe close to the city of Paderborn. It runs westward through Paderborn, Lippstadt and then along the northern edge of the Ruhr area, parallel to the river Emscher and river Ruhr. The river finally enters the Rhine at Wesel. Description and history The river Lippe has been used as an infrastructure in Roman times. For the Romans the river (named ''Lupia'') was a gateway to Germania, running from the river Rhine to the region around Paderborn. The watercourse was used for transport of supplies, so along the banks of the Lippe many former Roman camps could be found. In the last 200 years many of these camps have been identified, above all the camp in Haltern which is likely to be the former headquarter of the imper ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Coesfeld (district)
Coesfeld () is a ''Kreis'' (district) in the northwestern part of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, west of the city of Münster. Neighboring districts are Steinfurt (district), Steinfurt, district-free Münster, Warendorf (district), Warendorf, district-free Hamm, North Rhine-Westphalia, Hamm, Unna (district), Unna, Recklinghausen (district), Recklinghausen, Borken (district), Borken. History In medieval times the region was subordinate to the bishopric of Münster. When the area became part of the Prussian province Westphalia in 1816 the new administration created two districts, Coesfeld and Lüdinghausen. Except minor changes they stayed until the major reorganization in 1975 when both were merged to form the current district. A few municipalities from the district Münster were also added, while others formerly belonging to the district were moved to neighboring districts. Geography The district is located in the ''Münsterland'', a mostly rural area. The Lippe River forms ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Senden, North Rhine-Westphalia
Senden is a municipality in the Coesfeld (district), district of Coesfeld, in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Geography Geographic location The municipality of Senden is situated in the east of the district of Coesfeld, approx. 15 km south-west of the city of Münster. The river Stever (River), Stever and the Dortmund-Ems Canal are partially situated in the municipality of Senden. Neighbouring municipalities * City: ** Münster * Towns: ** Dülmen ** Lüdinghausen * Municipalities (villages): ** Ascheberg ** Havixbeck ** Nordkirchen ** Nottuln Division of the municipality The municipality of Senden consists of 4 villages: * Bösensell * Ottmarsbocholt * Senden * Venne Special natural site Near the village of Venne there is a famous marshland called Venner Moor. This nature reserve is situated near the Dortmund-Ems Canal and consists of some large swamps. Especially in spring and in fall the area shows its beautiful nature. Dortmund-Ems-Kanal.JL.jpg, Dortmund-Ems Canal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rosendahl
Rosendahl is a municipality in the district of Coesfeld in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is located approximately north-west of Coesfeld. In this municipality is located the Castle of Darfeld, internationally famous for having been the residence of Mary of the Divine Heart (1863–1899), the Countess Droste zu Vischering who became Sister of the Good Shepherd and received several revelations from God. She is best known for influencing Pope Leo XIII to consecrate the world to the Sacred Heart of Jesus The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus () is one of the most widely practised and well-known Catholic devotions, wherein the heart of Jesus Christ is viewed as a symbol of "God's boundless and passionate love for mankind". This devotion to Christ is p .... Osterwick, Ss.-Fabian-und-Sebastian-Kirche -- 2014 -- 4158 -- Ausschnitt.jpg, Church of St. Fabian and Sebastian (Osterwick) Schloss Varlar, Rosendahl (00674).jpg, Palace Varlar 20160505 Schloss Darfeld, Rose ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nottuln
Nottuln (; Low German: ''Notteln'') is a municipality in the district of Coesfeld in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Geography Nottuln is situated in the Baumberge, approx. 20 km west of Münster. Neighbouring municipalities * Billerbeck * Havixbeck * Senden, North Rhine-Westphalia * Dülmen * Coesfeld Division of the municipality The municipality consists of 4 districts * Nottuln * Appelhülsen (including Nottuln-Appelhülsen station) * Schapdetten * Darup History Original settlement of the Nottuln area dates back to about 4000 BC. The name of Nottuln originates from ''Nutlon'', which is probably early German for "nut wood". A church was founded in 860 by Liudger, as well as the first convent in Westphalia. After a destructive fire in 1748, the parish church and surrounding convent district were rebuilt in baroque style by Johann Conrad Schlaun. Transport Nottuln is on the Bundesautobahn 43 and Nottuln-Appelhülsen station in the nearby town of App ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nordkirchen
Nordkirchen is a municipality in the district of Coesfeld, in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Nordkirchen's most famous site is Schloss Nordkirchen, built in the 18th century for a local bishop and known as the Versailles of Westphalia, as it is the largest residence in that part of Germany. Nordkirchen is known as location of a transmission site for medium wave Medium wave (MW) is a part of the medium frequency (MF) radio band used mainly for AM radio broadcasting. The spectrum provides about 120 channels with more limited sound quality than FM stations on the FM broadcast band. During the daytim ... for transmitting the program of Deutschlandfunk, the Nordkirchen transmitter. Mayor The mayor is Dietmar Bergmann. He was elected in 2009 and reelected in 2014 and 2020. See also * Arenberg-Nordkirchen * Nordkirchen Castle References Coesfeld (district) {{Coesfeld-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Havixbeck
Havixbeck ( Westphalian: ''Havkesbierk'' or ''Havkesbieck'') is a municipality situated on the north-east edge of the Baumberge in the district of Coesfeld, in northern North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is located approximately 15 km west of Münster. Geography Geographical Location Havixbeck is located on the fringes of the Baumberge, with 187 m the highest elevations of the Münsterland. West of the town emanates the spring of Münstersche Aa which, after passing Münster, converges in the Ems River near Greven. Adjacent municipalities Havixbeck borders (clockwise, starting north) on Altenberge ( District of Steinfurt), the city of Münster, as well as Senden, Nottuln and Billerbeck ( District of Coesfeld). Division of the town The district of Hohenholte has a population of about 1,000 residents. In the parish church of St. George, a former monastery church, there is a crucifixion relief from the period around 1530/40 as well as the epitaph of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ascheberg
Ascheberg () is a municipality in the district of Coesfeld in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. The neighbouring cities, towns and municipalities of Ascheberg are (clockwise, starting in the North) the city Münster, the town Drensteinfurt ( District Warendorf), the city Hamm, the town Werne Werne an der Lippe (; Westphalian language, Westphalian: ''Wäen'') is a town in the Federal state of North Rhine-Westphalia in the Unna (district), Unna district in Germany. It is located on the southern edge of the Münster (region), Münsterla ... ( District Unna, the municipalities Nordkirchen and Senden (both District Coesfeld) Born in Ascheberg * Franz Falke (1909-1994), politician * Wolfgang Sandhowe (born 1953 in Ascheberg), soccer player, today football coach Twin cities * Buggiano References Municipalities in North Rhine-Westphalia Coesfeld (district) {{Coesfeld-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Olfen
Olfen is a town in the district of Coesfeld, in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. History Bishop Wolfhelm, who originated from the Ulfloa Oberhof, gave the small town its name in 889. Wolfhelm was the fourth bishop of "Mimingardeford", today called Münster. The fire disaster of 1857, in which 142 houses were destroyed, has gone down as the "Great Fire of Olfen" in Olfen's history books. Buildings Interesting sights include St. Vitus church, a castle and a historic sawmill. Olfen, St.-Vitus-Kirche -- 2014 -- 8888 -- Ausschnitt.jpg, Olfen, St. Vitus church Olfen, Füchtelner Mühle -- 2016 -- 3928-34.jpg, Olfen, Füchteln mill Nebeltag - Sascha Grosser - Füchtelner Mühle Olfen.jpg, Füchteln mill on a foggy day (art project) Politics Wilhelm Sendermann (CDU) was elected for mayor in September 2015 with 87.4% of the vote. He was re-elected in 2020. Notable people * Thomas Hoof (born 1948), founder of Manufactum * Günter Schlierkamp (born 1970), professional bodybuilder T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lüdinghausen
Lüdinghausen (Westphalian language, Westphalian: ''Lünkhusen'' or ''Lünksel'') is a town in Coesfeld (district), district of Coesfeld in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is located on the Dortmund-Ems Canal, approx. 25 km south-west of Münster. Town parts The town of Lüdinghausen includes the village of ''Seppenrade'', where the ammonoidea, ammonite Parapuzosia seppenradensis was found in 1895. History Lüdinghausen was founded in the thirteenth century and received its first city charter around 1308. Transportation Lüdinghausen is situated at the Dortmund–Gronau railway, and has a train station (Lüdinghausen railway station). Flugplatz Borkenberge (Borkenberge Airport) (ICAO code: EDLB) is located in the Ludinghausen area. Sights Lüdinghausen is known for its three castles, Castle Luedinghausen, Kakesbeck Castle and Vischering Castle. Twin towns – sister cities Lüdinghausen is Sister city, twinned with: * Gmina Nysa, Nysa, Poland * Taverny, F ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dülmen
Dülmen () is a town in the district of Coesfeld, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Geography Dülmen is situated in the south part of the Münsterland area, between the Lippe river to the south, the Baumberge hills to the north and the Ems river to the east. South of Dülmen the Ruhr area is located. Neighbouring municipalities * Haltern * Reken * Coesfeld * Billerbeck * Nottuln * Senden * Lüdinghausen Divisions After the local government reforms of 1975 Dülmen consists of the 7 subdivisions Dülmen, Kirchspiel, Buldern, Hausdülmen, Hiddingsel, Merfeld and Rorup. Merfeld was first mentioned in 890. It became a part of Dülmen in 1975. It is known for its herd of Dülmen Ponies. Rorup was first mentioned in 1050 and became a district of Dülmen in 1975. History The place was first mentioned as ''Dulmenni'' in 889, as a property of Werden Abbey. Dülmen received town privileges in 1311. It joined the Hanseatic League in 1470. It was part of the Prince-Bishopric ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
