Oelde

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Location: Warendorf District

Elevation above the sea: 90 m

Shares border with: Rheda-Wiedenbrück, Herzebrock-Clarholz, Beelen, Ennigerloh, Beckum, Wadersloh, Langenberg (Westphalia)

Website: https://oelde.de

GPS coordinates: 51.82583,8.14361

Latest update: December 6, 2025 21:29