Coesfeld

Coesfeld district spreads across the Münsterland region with several municipalities, including Dülmen and Billerbeck. The area features rolling farmland and gentle landscapes typical of rural North Rhine-Westphalia in northwestern Germany.

The district took its current shape in 1975 when separate administrative areas merged together, incorporating municipalities from surrounding regions. This reorganization created the territorial arrangement that exists today.

The name Saint Liudger on the regional symbol reflects the deep religious roots of the area and the enduring importance of the first bishop of Münster to local communities. Churches and religious sites continue to shape the character of the landscape and daily life across the municipalities today.

The area is best explored by car, as the municipalities are connected by good road networks throughout the district. Visitors should allow time to discover the smaller towns and rural landscape at a leisurely pace.

The Lippe River marks the southern boundary of the district and creates a natural waterway that shapes the landscape. This river serves as a key landmark and contributes to the green corridors that run through the rural area.

Location: Münster Government Region

Inception: 1975

Capital city: Coesfeld

Elevation above the sea: 64 m

Part of: Münsterland

Shares border with: Warendorf District, Münster, Steinfurt, Borken, Recklinghausen, Unna, Hamm

Website: https://kreis-coesfeld.de

GPS coordinates: 51.86667,7.38333

Latest update: December 6, 2025 21:21