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Coesfeld
Coesfeld (; Westphalian: ''Koosfeld'') is the capital of the district of Coesfeld in the 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 over Münster (via Billerbeck) to Coesfeld, and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Baumberge
The Baumberge are the highest hills in the natural regions of Münsterland and Kernmünsterland with a maximum height of . They are located between Münster (Westfalen), Münster and Coesfeld, which is itself close to the southwest edge of the Baumberge. The hilly terrain has several geological, hydrography, hydrographic and architectural features. Natural regions The Baumberge and their immediate foothills are subdivided into natural regions as follows:Geographische Landesaufnahme: The natural region units on ''Sheet 83/84 - Osnabrück/Bentheim'' (Sofie Meisel 1961; centre of sheet), ''Sheet 95/96 - Kleve/Wesel'' (Wilhelm von Kürten 1977; east) and ''Sheet 97 - Münster'' (Sofie Meisel 1960; west) - Bundesanstalt für Landeskunde, Bad Godesberg â†maps/ref> * ''(to 54 Westphalian Basin)'' ** ''(to 541 Kernmünsterland)'' *** ''(to 541.0 Burgsteinfurt Land)'' **** 541.00 Osterwick Hills (''Osterwicker Hügelland'') - 128 m; gently rolling, NW foothills, separated from the ... [...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-free Münster, Warendorf, district-free Hamm, Unna, Recklinghausen, 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 part of the border of the district in the south. Coat of arms The coat of arms depicts a bishop, a goose and a bell. The bishop is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Billerbeck
Billerbeck ( Westphalian: ''Billerbiëk'') is a municipality in the district of Coesfeld in North Rhine-Westphalia in Germany. Geography Neighbor towns/cities Billerbeck has boundaries to Rosendahl, Laer, Altenberge, Havixbeck, Nottuln and Coesfeld. City Districts * Stadt Billerbeck, * Kirchspiel Billerbeck (until 1969) * Beerlage (until 1969) Growth due to law acts On 1 July 1969 the town's surrounding areas: Alstätte, Bockelsdorf, Bombeck, Dörholt, Gantweg, Gerleve, Hamern, ''!'Lutum, Osthellen, Osthellermark and Westhellen - each part of former "Kirchspiel Aulendorf", Esking, Langenhorst und Temming - each part of former Beerlage - were merged with Billerbeck. Politics Town council 26 Seats of the town council were given to different parties at local elections on 26 September 2004: * Christian Democratic Union (CDU) 14 Seats * Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD) 10 Seats * Alliance '90/The Greens 2 Seats Coat of Arms The Coat of Arms shows the three rivers Berk ... [...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 priore ... [...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 Appelh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Senden, North Rhine-Westphalia
Senden is a municipality in the 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 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 splits Senden in two parts Senden, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dülmen
Dülmen () is a town in the district of Coesfeld (district), Coesfeld, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Geography Dülmen is situated in the south part of the Münsterland area, between the Lippe (river), Lippe river to the south, the Baumberge hills to the north and the Ems (river), 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 Pony, 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 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
North Rhine-Westphalia
North Rhine-Westphalia (german: Nordrhein-Westfalen, ; li, Noordrien-Wesfale ; nds, Noordrhien-Westfalen; ksh, Noodrhing-Wäßßfaale), commonly shortened to NRW (), is a States of Germany, state (''Land'') in Western Germany. With more than 18 million inhabitants, it is the List of German states by population, most populous state of Germany. Apart from the city-states, it is also the List of German states by population density, most densely populated state in Germany. Covering an area of , it is the List of German states by area, fourth-largest German state by size. North Rhine-Westphalia features 30 of the 81 German municipalities with over 100,000 inhabitants, including Cologne (over 1 million), the state capital Düsseldorf, Dortmund and Essen (all about 600,000 inhabitants) and other cities predominantly located in the Rhine-Ruhr metropolitan area, the largest urban area in Germany and the fourth-largest on the European continent. The location of the Rhine-Ruhr at the h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ludger
Ludger ( la, Ludgerus; also Lüdiger or Liudger) (born at Zuilen near Utrecht 742; died 26 March 809 at Billerbeck) was a missionary among the Frisians and Saxons, founder of Werden Abbey and the first Bishop of Münster in Westphalia. He has been called the "Apostle of Saxony". Early life to ordination Ludger's parents, Thiadgrim and Liafburg, were wealthy Christian Frisians of noble descent. In 753 Ludger saw the great Apostle of Germany, Boniface, which, together with the subsequent martyrdom of the saint, made a deep impression on him. At his own request he was sent to the Utrecht Cathedral School (''Martinsstift''), founded by Gregory of Utrecht in 756 or 757, and made good progress. In 767 Gregory, who did not wish to receive episcopal consecration himself, sent Alubert, who had come from England to assist him in his missionary work, to York to be consecrated bishop. Ludger accompanied him to be ordained into the diaconate (as he duly was, by Ethelbert of York) and to st ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Münster
Münster (; nds, Mönster) is an independent city (''Kreisfreie Stadt'') in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is in the northern part of the state and is considered to be the cultural centre of the Westphalia region. It is also a state district capital. Münster was the location of the Anabaptist rebellion during the Protestant Reformation and the site of the signing of the Treaty of Westphalia ending the Thirty Years' War in 1648. Today it is known as the bicycle capital of Germany. Münster gained the status of a ''Großstadt'' (major city) with more than 100,000 inhabitants in 1915. , there are 300,000 people living in the city, with about 61,500 students, only some of whom are recorded in the official population statistics as having their primary residence in Münster. Münster is a part of the international Euregio region with more than 1,000,000 inhabitants (Enschede, Hengelo, Gronau, Osnabrück). History Early history In 793, Charlemagne sent out Ludger as a miss ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Borken, North Rhine-Westphalia
Borken (, Westphalian: ''Buorken'') is a town and the capital of the district of the same name, in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Geography Borken is situated 10 km east of the Dutch border. Borken station is the northern terminus on the remaining section of the Gelsenkirchen-Bismarck–Winterswijk railway. Neighbouring places * Raesfeld * Heiden * Südlohn * Rhede * Velen Division of the town Borken consists of 12 districts: The 10 largest groups of foreign residents by 31 December 2018: History The name comes from the German word "Burg" or "Burk" and gradually changed to "Burke", then "Burken" and finally to "Borken". Around the year 800 the village was being used by Charles The Great (Charlemagne) as a stopover place on his travels. In 1226 City rights were granted by Bishop Dietrich II of Isenberg-Limburg. Fortification of the city with walls and towers was first noted in 1391. In the last years of the Holy Roman Empire (1803–06) it was the capital of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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