Ochtrup

The town stretches across 105 square kilometers of land with a population density of 183 inhabitants per square kilometer in the western part of Germany.

The settlement, first documented as Ohtepe in 1143, developed from a village into a fortified town with defensive walls and moats during medieval times.

The pottery museum displays collections from local artisans, featuring artifacts and traditional ceramics dating from the 14th and 15th centuries.

The central train station connects to regional transportation networks and stands 650 meters from the town center with regular services to neighboring cities.

The Stüwwenkopp weir, constructed in 1593, remains as evidence of the medieval fortification system that once encircled the entire settlement.

Location: Steinfurt

Elevation above the sea: 55 m

Shares border with: Wettringen, Steinfurt, Metelen

Website: https://ochtrup.de

GPS coordinates: 52.20556,7.19028

Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:13