Heinsberg, District capital in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Description
Heinsberg is a district capital in North Rhine-Westphalia that sits along the Wurm River and shows farmland at its edges. The built-up streets connect residential areas with older buildings from different periods, including church and public structures in the core.
History
A lordship emerged here in the late 11th century and remained independent until the late 15th century. After that the area belonged to larger territorial units in the Rhineland.
Culture
The town takes its name likely from an early medieval resident called Heimo and has carried it since the 11th century. Today residents use the center for everyday errands and administrative visits, while the surrounding fields shape the view from the countryside.
Practical
A railway line has run to the neighboring town for several years, and a motorway connects the area with larger cities further west. Arriving by car is often easier than by public transport, as connections outside peak hours may be limited.
Did you know?
In February 2020 doctors documented the first COVID-19 cases in Germany here after a carnival event. Researchers then began epidemiological studies on site to better understand how the virus spread.
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Millicher Halde
7.8 km
Burg Wassenberg
6 km
St. Gangolf
379 m
Haus Hall
6.3 km
Schloss Elsum
6.4 km
Burg Heinsberg
381 m
Birgelener Pützchen
7.1 km
Begas Haus
206 m
Saint John the Baptist Church
5.6 km
Gut Zumdahl
8.8 km
St. Mariä Himmelfahrt
5 km
Haus Wildenrath
9.1 km
Haus Honsdorf
9.2 km
Kreishaus Heinsberg
816 m
Burg Randerath
7.8 km
St. Andreas (Eschweiler)
2.6 km
Lümbacher Mühle
2.8 km
St. Lambertus (Dremmen)
4.4 km
Klosterhofkapelle (Heinsberg)
771 m
Kapelle Marienkloster (Dremmen)
4.2 km
Talmühle
4.9 km
St. Hubertus
2 km
Karker Mühle
3.5 km
Christuskirche
289 m
Amtsgericht Heinsberg
964 m
Saint Nicholas Church
3.4 km
St. Aloysius (Oberbruch)
3.5 km
Saint Joseph Church (Laffeld)
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