Brackwede

The 38.16 square kilometer district contains residential areas, industrial zones, and green spaces, making it the largest division of Bielefeld.

First documented in 1151, Brackwede transformed from an agricultural settlement into an industrial center during the 1800s with spinning and glassmaking facilities.

The Bartholomäus Church, mentioned in 1216, stands as the central religious structure and underwent complete reconstruction following the 1990 fire.

The district offers multiple educational institutions, from elementary schools to vocational colleges, serving over 40,000 residents with comprehensive learning opportunities.

Three streams flow through the district toward the Ems river, with the Lutter stream creating natural drainage patterns south of Teutoburg Forest.

Location:

Elevation above the sea: 159 m

Website: https://bielefeld.de/de/bz/bra

GPS coordinates: 51.98333,8.51667

Latest update: March 5, 2025 09:23