Wermelskirchen, Medium-sized district town in Rhein-Berg District, Germany.
Wermelskirchen extends across rolling hills at 345 meters elevation, surrounded by dense forests and traditional slate houses in North Rhine-Westphalia.
The town originated as part of the earldom of Berg during medieval times and underwent administrative changes when the Rhineland came under Prussian control.
The municipal coat of arms displays a silver shield featuring an oak tree, a swan, and a church, representing local heritage elements.
The town connects to major cities through transport networks, with Cologne at 35 kilometers and Düsseldorf at 45 kilometers distance.
The headquarters of OBI, a major European home improvement retail chain, operates from this German municipality.
Location: Rhein-Berg District
Elevation above the sea: 345 m
Shares border with: Solingen, Remscheid, Hückeswagen, Burscheid, Kürten, Odenthal
Website: https://wermelskirchen.de
GPS coordinates: 51.13918,7.20512
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:35
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