Minden-Lübbecke District

The Minden-Lübbecke District is an administrative district in North Rhine-Westphalia featuring varied landscapes that include the Weser River, Wiehen Hills, and extensive moorlands. The territory spans multiple towns and communities across different elevations and landscape types.

The territory emerged from the medieval Bishopric of Minden and later became part of Brandenburg and Prussia before taking its current form through a territorial reform in 1973. This evolution from a church state to a modern administrative unit continues to shape the region's structure.

The region is known locally as the Mill District because numerous working historic mills define the landscape and are connected by the Westphalian Mill Route. Visitors can still see these mills today and observe how they shaped daily life across generations.

The district is connected to major transport networks via the A30 motorway and Ravensberg Railway, offering regular service to cities like Bielefeld. Visitors can arrive by car or train and reach various locations throughout the region.

The Jordansprudel in Bad Oeynhausen is a remarkable natural thermal salt water fountain that produces exceptionally high sprays under favorable conditions. This geological feature draws visitors who want to experience this rare natural phenomenon firsthand.

Location: Detmold Government Region

Inception: 1973

Capital city: Minden

Elevation above the sea: 58 m

Shares border with: Lippe, Herford, Osnabrück, Diepholz, Nienburg an der Weser, Schaumburg

Website: https://minden-luebbecke.de

GPS coordinates: 52.28194,8.91111

Latest update: December 14, 2025 20:59