Vlotho, Town in Herford district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Description
Vlotho is a town in Herford district, North Rhine-Westphalia, stretching along the Weser River. The municipality encompasses several neighborhoods including Uffeln, Valdorf, and Exter at an elevation of around 109 meters.
History
The town received city rights in 1248 but lost them later due to population decline from disease and war. It regained independence in 1719.
Culture
The Kulturfabrik serves as a meeting place for artists and residents, hosting regular exhibitions and concerts. It reflects how the town values creative expression in its community life.
Practical
The town has good transportation connections through the station and a bridge over the Weser. Visitors can easily explore the city center on foot and access local services and amenities.
Did you know?
The Bonstapel reaches about 342 meters and is the highest point in the southeastern area. From there, visitors can see far across the landscape and surrounding river valleys.
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Burg Vlotho
844 mAqua Magica
5.5 km
Gut Steinbeck
9.2 km
Bonstapel
6.7 km
Evangelische Kirche Wüsten
8 km
Autobahnkapelle Exter
5.6 km
Jugendhof Vlotho
860 m
Bauernburg Schwaghof
9.8 km
Gut Deesberg
2.5 km
Museumshof Bad Oeynhausen
4.8 km
Eiberg
3.7 km
Jüdischer Friedhof (Vlotho)
677 m
Haus Malz
639 m
Schwedenschanze
719 m
Weser Bridge Vlotho
1.2 km
Stadtwald
10.2 km
Evangelische Kirche Valdorf
2.7 km
Talbrücke Exter
5.2 km
St. Stephan
812 m
Windmühle Exter
4.9 km
Eisenbahnbrücke Vlotho
2.7 km
Heilig Kreuz
409 m
Windmühle Bentorf
5.5 km
St. Johannis
860 m
Amtshausberg
913 m
Bickplecken
6.9 kmFriedhof Wüsten
8 km
Bismarckturm
833 m
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