Bünde

Bünde is a medium-sized district town in Herford, North Rhine-Westphalia, composed of ten local neighborhoods including Ahle and Bustedt. These neighborhoods spread across a wide area and form a connected municipal structure with residential streets, shops and public facilities.

The settlement grew from a small community at the start of the 20th century into an expanding town. By the 1970s, the population reached over 40,000 people, cementing its status as a district center.

Local establishments in Bünde maintain partnerships with Finnish city Jakobstad and German town Leisnig through regular cultural exchange programs.

The town is easy to reach through several main roads and train connections that offer direct routes to larger cities in the region. Visitors can navigate the different neighborhoods, each with its own center featuring shops and services.

The town maintains partnerships with the Finnish city of Jakobstad and the German municipality of Leisnig. These connections show in regular meetings and exchange programs between municipal administrations and citizens.

Location: Herford

Elevation above the sea: 75 m

Shares border with: Hüllhorst, Kirchlengern, Hiddenhausen, Enger, Spenge, Rödinghausen, Melle

Website: https://buende.de

GPS coordinates: 52.20000,8.60000

Latest update: December 4, 2025 23:42