Kürten

Kürten is a rural municipality in the Rhein-Berg District composed of many small villages spread across a valley landscape. The settlements are interspersed with green areas and forest patches that create a sense of separation between communities.

The first written mention occurred in 1308 under the name 'Curtine' in a church document. Since then, the area developed as a rural region with several small villages.

The coat of arms shows a lion linked to the Lords of Berg and a heron representing the local waters and fish populations. These symbols connect the municipality's past rulers to its natural landscape.

The municipality lies about 25 kilometers east of Cologne and connects to nearby towns through regional transport. You can easily travel from here to other parts of the Bergisch Land region.

The Stockhausen Courses, founded in 1998, brought international attention to the municipality when composer Karlheinz Stockhausen chose it as his home. This music project attracted students and artists from around the world.

Location: Rhein-Berg District

Elevation above the sea: 185 m

Shares border with: Wermelskirchen, Wipperfürth, Lindlar, Overath, Bergisch Gladbach, Odenthal

Website: https://gemeinde-kuerten.de

GPS coordinates: 51.05000,7.26667

Latest update: December 20, 2025 15:44