Halver

Halver is an urban municipality in Märkischer Kreis and spreads across hilly terrain in North Rhine-Westphalia. The area contains various residential neighborhoods, green spaces, and public facilities that shape daily life.

The settlement originated around 950 and first appeared in records as Oberhof Halvara. For five centuries it served as the seat of a Fehmic court, an important judicial institution.

The town maintains long-standing partnerships with Katrineholm in Sweden, Hautmont in France, and Pardess-Hanna in Israel. These connections shape how the community sees itself and create regular encounters between residents.

The town provides schools, a regional library, and a Bürgerzentrum for community services. Visitors can find key public services and daily amenities gathered in accessible locations.

The Fehmic court held such authority that Duke Henry XVI of Bavaria-Landshut stood trial there in 1430. This episode reveals the political power and influence a small settlement once held.

Location: Märkischer Kreis

Elevation above the sea: 414 m

Shares border with: Kierspe, Lüdenscheid

Website: https://halver.de

GPS coordinates: 51.18340,7.50270

Latest update: December 20, 2025 12:22