Neues Rathaus Minden

Neues Rathaus Minden is a municipal building that blends modern office spaces with restored historical elements, including a Gothic colonnade and a large assembly hall. The structure reflects how architects integrated preserved medieval features into a contemporary administrative complex.

The structure originated in 1260 when citizens built the first town hall to assert independence from church authority. After heavy wartime destruction, architect Werner March led its reconstruction in the 1950s while preserving surviving medieval components.

The town hall serves as a central venue for municipal ceremonies, council meetings, and public gatherings in the heart of Minden's market square.

The building is accessible during daytime hours when administrative business or public events are scheduled. Visitors can usually view the entrance halls and may access the assembly room when no official meetings are taking place.

The original medieval Gothic colonnade survived World War II intact and remains on the ground floor as an authentic original element. This preserved fragment is among the few parts that endured the complete destruction of the city during the war.

Location: Minden

GPS coordinates: 52.28898,8.91804

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:43