Oerlinghausen, Mountain municipality in Lippe district, Germany
Description
Oerlinghausen is an urban municipality in the Lippe district of Western Germany, extending along the Tönsberg ridge. The area features traditional craftsman cottages and stone walls set against the backdrop of the Teutoburg Forest.
History
The settlement was first documented in 1036 and received city status in 1926. A major expansion occurred in 1969 when several neighboring communities were incorporated.
Culture
The Archaeological Open-Air Museum displays reconstructions of settlements from 10,000 BC to 1000 AD, showing how people lived and built in this region across different periods. Visitors can see firsthand how daily life and craftsmanship changed over these millennia.
Practical
The municipality sits on major routes between Bielefeld and Detmold, with direct access to hiking trails throughout the Teutoburg Forest. This location makes it easy to explore the surrounding area on foot or by bicycle.
Did you know?
The Air Sport Centre records the highest number of glider takeoffs annually worldwide, attracting aviation enthusiasts from across the globe. This distinction makes the place a special hub for sport flying.
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Römerlager Bielefeld
2.7 km
Archäologisches Freilichtmuseum Oerlinghausen
1.8 km
Tönsberg
2.1 kmGut Barkhausen
463 m
Hünenkapelle
3 km
Ölbachtal mit Augustdorfer Dünenfeld
5.5 km
Hauptstraße 32
869 m
Löwenburg
2.9 km
Alexanderkirche
1.1 km
Gut Menkhausen
1.1 km
Bahnhofstraße 1
3.1 km
Mausoleum Tenge
927 m
Bienenschmidt
4.9 km
Melmsche Hirsch-Apotheke
832 m
Markengrund
2.9 kmSteinbült
1.6 km
Bartholdskrug
3.1 km
Altdeutsche Bierstuben
821 m
Steinbruch am Barkhauser Berg
2.2 km
Synagoge Oerlinghausen
951 m
Detmolder Straße 6-10
843 m
St. Michael
729 m
Jüdischer Friedhof
984 m
Kirche Helpup (Oerlinghausen)
3.1 km
Menkhauser Bachtal mit Schopketal
4.2 km
Steinbruchstraße 12 (Oerlinghausen)
1 km
Detmolder Straße 24
857 m
Robert-Koch-Straße 17
1.4 kmDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
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