Tecklenburg

Tecklenburg is a spa town in Steinfurt district with narrow streets lined by traditional half-timbered houses and old fortification walls. The location at about 200 meters elevation gives the town a distinctive position in the landscape.

The medieval settlement of Tecklenburg was developed into a fortified town during the Middle Ages and served as an administrative center for the surrounding area. This early role as a seat of power shaped its growth over the centuries.

The Tecklenburg Festival draws visitors each year to watch theater productions and musical performances in the open-air theater throughout the seasons. These events shape the cultural life of the town and bring together people from the surrounding region.

The town provides multiple charging stations for electric bicycles, making it easy to explore the extensive cycling network throughout the region. The terrain ranges from flat to gently rolling, perfect for longer bike rides through the surrounding countryside.

The town is recognized as a certified Kneipp spa resort and offers specialized water therapy treatments following Sebastian Kneipp's natural healing methods. This water cure tradition attracts visitors seeking holistic wellness approaches.

Location: Steinfurt

Elevation above the sea: 200 m

Shares border with: Ladbergen, Ibbenbüren, Lotte, Westerkappeln, Hagen am Teutoburger Wald, Lengerich, Saerbeck, Hasbergen

Website: https://tecklenburg.de

GPS coordinates: 52.21944,7.81250

Latest update: December 17, 2025 09:14