Rahden

Rahden is a town in Minden-Lübbecke District, North Rhine-Westphalia, positioned between the major cities of Bielefeld, Bremen, Hanover, and Osnabrück. The municipality is composed of several districts that together form an integrated community with local administrative services.

The settlement first appeared in written records in 1033, marking its early existence in the region. It later served as the district capital from 1816 to 1831, playing an important administrative role during that period.

The town maintains its rural character through regular markets where local producers display regional products and crafts. These events reflect how the community continues to value its agricultural heritage in everyday life.

The town is divided into several districts, each with local facilities and services distributed across the area. Visitors should plan travel using a car or public transport to move between the different parts of the community.

A notable feature is the historic railway line that operates steam train rides during summer months along preserved tracks. This represents one of the few such operations in the region and attracts railway enthusiasts from the surrounding area.

Location: Minden-Lübbecke District

Elevation above the sea: 48 m

Shares border with: Espelkamp, Stemwede

Website: https://rahden.de

GPS coordinates: 52.43278,8.61333

Latest update: December 7, 2025 09:22