Horstmar

Horstmar is a municipality in the Steinfurt district of North Rhine-Westphalia with residential areas, farmland, and several smaller villages spread throughout. The town centers around its church and displays the typical character of a small rural community in the region.

The settlement grew during the early medieval period and was originally organized around a castle with roots extending back centuries. The Thirty Years War brought significant destruction to the area, reshaping the community that would eventually recover and develop.

Saint Gertrude Church stands at the heart of the community and reflects the spiritual roots that shaped local life. Walking through town, you notice how this building still anchors the sense of shared identity among residents.

The town is small and easily explored on foot, with shops and services for daily needs scattered throughout the center. Surrounding countryside offers quiet paths and green spaces that invite leisurely walking.

The community maintains longstanding exchange relationships with the Dutch city of Zutphen, creating regular contact between the two towns. This international connection is unusual for a small rural municipality and reflects the outward-looking character of residents.

Location: Steinfurt

Elevation above the sea: 77 m

Shares border with: Laer, Metelen, Steinfurt, Schöppingen, Rosendahl

Website: https://horstmar.de

GPS coordinates: 52.08056,7.30833

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:22