Detmold Government Region
Detmold Government Region, Government region in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Detmold Government Region is an administrative area in North Rhine-Westphalia comprising several major cities and districts including Bielefeld, Gütersloh, Herford, and Paderborn. It is organized into many municipalities, each forming part of a coordinated administrative structure.
The region came into being after World War II in 1947 when the former independent state of Lippe merged with an existing administrative district. This reorganization shaped the political structure that exists today.
The region has deep roots in craftsmanship and manufacturing, visible in the workshops and factories scattered throughout its towns. This connection to hands-on work continues to shape how communities here organize themselves and take pride in what they make.
The region is best explored from its larger cities, where administrative centers and museums serve as good orientation points. Visitors will find public transport and services connecting the various communities within it.
The region houses a major archive containing documents stretching back to medieval times, preserving the history of East Westphalia. This collection makes it a valuable destination for researchers and history enthusiasts from around the world.
Location: North Rhine-Westphalia
Inception: 1947
Capital city: Detmold
Elevation above the sea: 119 m
Website: https://bezreg-detmold.nrw.de
GPS coordinates: 52.00000,8.75000
Latest update: December 6, 2025 21:31
Hermannsdenkmal
11.6 km
Externsteine
18.6 km
Emperor William Monument
29.3 km
Weserbrücke Eisbergen
28.7 km
Princely Abbey of Corvey
51.7 km
British Forces Germany
14.8 km
Paderborn Cathedral
31.3 km
Bunte Brücke
34.4 km
Minden Aqueduct
35.9 km
Sparrenberg Castle
15.4 km
Schloss Bückeburg
35.1 km
Porta Westfalica
29.5 km
Wilhelmstein
63.8 km
Schaumburg Castle, Lower Saxony
38.1 km
Ruine Falkenburg
16.4 km
Römerlager Bielefeld
9.5 km
Hamelin Prison
42.9 km
MARTa Herford
14.6 km
Mindener Schlagde
34.5 km
Safariland Stukenbrock
13.4 km
Detmold Open-air Museum
11.9 km
OWL Arena
28.4 km
Loccum Abbey
57.2 km
Hermannsweg
11.9 km
Eresburg
61.6 km
Old bridge of Wasserstraßenkreuz Minden
35.9 km
Köterberg
42.6 km
Minden Cathedral
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