In the map
Facts and Figures
Foundation 780
Landmark Rathaus des Westfälischen Friedens
Geographic 52° 16' 28" northern latitude and 8° 3' 2" eastern longitude
Nearest city Münster (45 km), Bremen (120 km)
Population ca. 164.000
Students ca. 18.500
Transport motorway junction Münster-Osnabrück in Greven (FMO), regional aerodrome Atter for air taxi and plane, railway junction, port connection
Local features Steckenpferdreiten on 25th October, Maiwoche, Christmas Fair
International events European Media Art Festival, presentation of Erich-Maria-Remarque-Friedenspreis
Twin towns Haarlem (H), Angers (F), Derby (GB), Greifswald (D), Twer (R)
International memberships THE HANSE


