Kierspe

Kierspe is an urban municipality in the Märkischer Kreis district of North Rhine-Westphalia with mixed residential and industrial areas. The town has residential neighborhoods, commercial zones, and green spaces distributed across rolling terrain.

The area has roots extending back over 1000 years, with early documentation linked to Haus Rhade castle. Over centuries, it developed from a rural region into an industrial center through local enterprise and trade.

The town's identity has long been shaped by manufacturing and craftsmanship that remain visible in its buildings and layout. You'll notice how these traditions continue to influence how residents and businesses use the space today.

Visitors will find shops, restaurants, and services concentrated in the town centers and commercial areas. The rolling terrain means some exploration requires walking uphill, so comfortable shoes and extra time are helpful for getting around.

In 1490, this location became the seat of the Heilige Feme, a powerful medieval court system operating across the region. This connection reveals how important the place was as a center of authority centuries ago.

Location: Märkischer Kreis

Elevation above the sea: 431 m

Shares border with: Halver, Lüdenscheid, Meinerzhagen

Website: https://kierspe.de

GPS coordinates: 51.13333,7.56667

Latest update: December 20, 2025 14:04