Laer

Laer is a non-urban municipality in Steinfurt, North Rhine-Westphalia, situated between Steinfurt and Münster. The area maintains a rural character with open countryside and green spaces typical of the region.

The earliest written record of Laer dates to 1134, confirming its presence during the medieval period. The settlement has developed as a rural community throughout the centuries since that time.

The local government structure includes representation through a mayor and council, reflecting traditional German municipal administration patterns.

The area is shaped by surrounding agriculture and offers typical rural conditions with good road connections to larger cities. Visitors should expect the conditions of a rural location where most services are found in nearby larger towns.

The municipality maintains its population of 6,930 residents while preserving its non-urban character at an elevation of 77 meters above sea level.

Location: Steinfurt

Elevation above the sea: 77 m

Shares border with: Altenberge, Horstmar

Website: https://laer.de

GPS coordinates: 52.05398,7.36022

Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:06