Waldbröl

Waldbröl is an urban municipality in Oberbergischer Kreis, situated at an elevation of 311 meters in North Rhine-Westphalia. The town functions as a regional shopping center with administrative facilities and various retail services.

First documented in 1131 under the name Waltprugele, the settlement remained small until gaining official town status in 1957. Post-war reconstruction significantly reshaped its infrastructure and character.

A Protestant church with a Romanesque steeple dominates the center, anchoring community life since medieval times. The town hosts regular cattle markets that continue to draw traders and visitors, maintaining a tradition connected to its rural heritage.

The town is easy to reach and offers good shopping facilities in the center with adequate infrastructure for visitors. The municipal administration is available for local information and assistance.

A Buddhist community center affiliated with the European Institute of Applied Buddhism operates here, bringing an unexpected spiritual presence to a traditional German town. This connection draws visitors interested in both local culture and meditation practice.

Location: Oberbergischer Kreis

Elevation above the sea: 311 m

Website: https://waldbroel.de

GPS coordinates: 50.87889,7.61500

Latest update: December 14, 2025 21:22