Lüdinghausen

Lüdinghausen is a town in Coesfeld, North Rhine-Westphalia, set along the Dortmund-Ems Canal and marked by three medieval fortifications: Castle Lüdinghausen, Kakesbeck Castle, and Vischering Castle. These structures stand as reminders of the town's strategic importance as a medieval stronghold and trade center.

The town received its first city charter in 1308 and became a significant trading center through its ties to the Hanseatic League, a medieval merchant network that dominated Northern Europe. This connection shaped its prosperity through the following centuries.

Throughout the year, markets and festivals bring together craftspeople, food producers, and musicians from the region. These gatherings reveal how local traditions and regional pride continue to shape community life in this small German town.

The town center is connected to a broad network of cycling paths and walking routes that make exploring the town and surrounding region straightforward. Direct train services run from the local station to larger cities in the region and beyond.

In 1895, researchers discovered a massive ammonite fossil from an ancient seabed in the Seppenrade area, measuring roughly 1.7 meters across. This find reveals that the landscape here was once covered by shallow seas millions of years ago.

Location: Coesfeld

Elevation above the sea: 50 m

Shares border with: Senden, Dülmen, Olfen

Website: https://luedinghausen.de

GPS coordinates: 51.76806,7.44444

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:36