Bergkamen

Bergkamen is a medium-sized district town in North Rhine-Westphalia, positioned between Dortmund and Hamm. The town contains residential areas, public facilities, and green spaces that reflect the character of a typical Westphalian community.

The municipality was established in 1966 through a merger of five separate communities, reshaping the regional administrative organization. This consolidation created the modern structure that defines the town today.

The town's museum displays Roman artifacts connected to the Roemerlager archaeological site, which reveals traces of early occupation in the region. These finds help visitors understand how the area was inhabited and used in ancient times.

The town has schools at various levels, sports facilities, and public transportation connections to surrounding cities. Visitors will find the infrastructure they need to navigate and explore the area comfortably.

A mining disaster in 1946 claimed over 400 lives and permanently changed how the community related to coal mining. This tragedy remains part of the town's collective memory and identity.

Location: Unna

Elevation above the sea: 65 m

Shares border with: Werne

Website: https://bergkamen.de

GPS coordinates: 51.61667,7.63333

Latest update: December 14, 2025 20:28