Nottuln

Nottuln is a municipality in the Coesfeld district of North Rhine-Westphalia that stretches across rural countryside in the Baumberge region. The area is marked by green fields and woodlands, with several residential neighborhoods connected by country roads and dotted with farms and small settlements.

The region shows signs of settlement dating back to ancient times, while in 860 Saint Liudger founded a church that became the core of one of Westphalia's earliest convents. After a fire in the 1700s, the area was rebuilt with baroque architecture that still marks its appearance today.

The four villages of Nottuln, Appelhülsen, Schapdetten, and Darup each have their own character and shape how people here experience community life. Walking through these neighborhoods, you notice how rural traditions still shape daily routines and local connections.

The municipality is accessible via the A43 highway, Nottuln-Appelhülsen railway station, or bus connections to nearby communities. If you plan to explore on foot or by bicycle, keep in mind that this is a rural area where neighborhoods are spread out some distance apart.

The baroque church and convent grounds were designed by the renowned architect Johann Conrad Schlaun, who also shaped the region with other significant buildings. His work here reflects the artistic ambitions that emerged in Westphalia during that era.

Location: Coesfeld

Elevation above the sea: 97 m

Shares border with: Havixbeck, Senden, Dülmen, Coesfeld, Billerbeck

Website: https://nottuln.de

GPS coordinates: 51.92778,7.35417

Latest update: December 20, 2025 15:08