Harsewinkel, Agricultural municipality in Gütersloh, Germany.
Harsewinkel is a town in the Gütersloh district that spreads across rolling terrain with fields and meadows, threaded by the Ems River. The center has a compact core of residential buildings, while the edges transition into farmland and small industrial zones.
The settlement began in the Middle Ages as a small community and grew notably in the 20th century when the CLAAS machinery company established major operations here. This factory fundamentally reshaped the region's economic character.
St. Lucia Church sits at the heart of town, showing architectural layers from different eras that reflect local building choices over time. Walking through, you notice how this building has shaped community life across generations.
Visitors arrive by regional train to nearby Gütersloh station, then continue by local bus services into town. The area is flat and easy to navigate by bicycle, with rural paths extending into the surrounding countryside.
The area is home to CLAAS, whose combine harvesters operate worldwide, yet many visitors don't realize production happens right at the town's edge. Passing through, you can sometimes glimpse large machines rolling across factory yards from a distance.
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