Herne

Herne extends across the Ruhr region between Bochum and Gelsenkirchen, featuring a network of canals and manufacturing facilities spread throughout its districts.

The settlement evolved from a small village named Haranni in the 10th century into a major industrial center after coal deposits were discovered in the 1800s.

The Cranger Kirmes, established in the 15th century as a horse trading market, now stands as one of the largest public fairs in North Rhine-Westphalia.

The city maintains extensive public transportation connections through its position at the intersection of the Rhine-Herne and Dortmund-Ems canals.

The merger with Wanne-Eickel in 1975 created a combined municipality that serves as a central traffic hub within the industrial Ruhr district.

Location: Arnsberg Government Region

Elevation above the sea: 65 m

Part of: Regionalverband Ruhr

Shares border with: Bochum, Recklinghausen, Gelsenkirchen, Herten

Email: pgp@herne.de

Website: https://herne.de

GPS coordinates: 51.54258,7.21897

Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:40