Oelde, Administrative town in Warendorf District, Germany
Description
Oelde is a medium-sized town in Warendorf District, North Rhine-Westphalia, spread across five districts: Stromberg, Lette, Sünninghausen, Kirchspiel, and Keitlinghausen. The town lies in flat landscape and is linked by the Hamm-Minden railway line to the surrounding region.
History
The settlement first appeared around 890 in documents from Werden monastery, recorded as 'Ulithi im Dreingau'. From this early foundation, it grew into an important trading town in Westphalia.
Culture
The Park of the Four Seasons grew from a 2001 horticultural exhibition and invites visitors to walk through seasonally designed areas. Locals enjoy the space to experience nature as it changes throughout the year.
Practical
Oelde station is served by Rhein-Weser-Express and Ems-Börde-Bahn trains with good connections across the region. Visitors should check train times before arriving to plan their visit more effectively.
Did you know?
The nearby Geisterholz state forest hosted hunting events for diplomats and international representatives in the 1950s and 1960s. This history reflects the region's political importance during the Cold War era.
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide. Discover all places nearby (Warendorf District).
Burg Stromberg
5 km
Haus Vornholz
6.2 km
Schloss Möhler
5.9 kmHaus Bosfeld
8.1 km
Haus Geist
3.1 km
Wallfahrtskirche Hl. Kreuz
5 km
Museum für Westfälische Literatur
5.9 kmStift Herzebrock
9.6 km
Saint John the Baptist Church
48 m
Ruine Nienburg
5.1 km
Geisterholz
2.2 kmAutobahnmeisterei Oelde
1.4 km
Burgbühne Stromberg
5 km
St. Christina
9.6 kmGeorg-Lechner-Biermuseum
1.9 km
St. Vitus
6.6 km
St. Lambertus
5.6 kmBergeler Wald
2.5 km
St. Vitus (Sünninghausen)
6.5 kmRaemmelken bridge
6.5 kmKalksteinbruch am Flimmerberg
6.8 kmJüdischer Friedhof
544 m
Märzenbecherwald
7 km
Kreuzkirche
9.6 kmLSG-Hoehenruecken bei Basel
8.4 kmLiesenbachtal
7.7 kmMackenberg
5.9 kmFlimmer-Berg
6.6 kmDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes