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| Westerkappeln | ||
| federal state | North Rhine-Westphalia | |
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| Residents | 11.182 (2019) | |
| height | 60 m | |
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Westerkappeln is a city in Tecklenburger Land.
background
A chapel was built here around 800 AD. On this event (capellun) the name Westerkappeln can be traced back.
getting there
By plane
The nearest international airport is the Munster Osnabrück Airport (30 km south).
By train
The Westerkappeln train station is on the Tecklenburger Nordbahn. This is currently only used for freight traffic, but a resumption of passenger traffic has been under discussion for years. Until further notice, the next train station with passenger traffic is still in Osnabrück. From there it is just under half an hour by bus to Westerkappeln.
By bus
The express bus S10 between Recke (Westphalia) and Osnabrück also stops in Westerkappeln (27 minutes drive from the ZOB Osnabrück).
Furthermore, the Regiobus R11 stops between Westerkappeln and Osnabrück and the Regiobus R30 between Lotte and Ibbenbueren drives over Hollenberg's hill.
There is also a connection to via regional bus connections Lengerich (Bus line 143) and an additional connection with Ibbenbueren (Bus route 132).
In the street
The 
is located in the south of the local area. Westerkappeln can be reached quickly via exit 13 Lotte, which is also in the local area.
The location can also be accessed via the 
Quickly reach Osnabrück-Hafen with exit 71.
By boat
The Mittelland Canal runs through the town, but does not offer a port there. Right on the border between Lotte and Osnabrück a branch canal to the Mittelland Canal runs on the Osnabrück side. The Osnabrück Motor Yacht Club with a marina is located here.
mobility
A citizen bus runs within the village. It operates on various routes and takes passengers with it for € 1.00 / adult and € 0.50 / child. More information is available at 49 5404 2327.
Tourist Attractions
- The 1 Evangelical town church dates back to the 12th century and was expanded several times up to the 16th century. The ringing still consists of bells from the 16th and 17th centuries.
- The 2 Well in the town center shows a golden hare with a flower. In winter the rabbit is given a blue cage so that it does not "run away".
- 3 House Cappeln - The castle of Cappeln was built here around the year 1100, which was destroyed in the course of armed conflict with Osnabrück in 1382. The manor Cappeln was built here from the 16th century.
- The manor 4 House Velpe goes back to the 13th century. Today the old gatehouse and parts of the moat can still be seen.
- The historical one 5 Velpe watermill from the 16th century has been in operation again since 1990.
- 6 Westerkappeln Tractor Museum, Lotter Strasse 20, 49492 Westerkappeln. Tel.: 49 54 04 17 85. In an outdoor area and two barns, the museum provides information about technology and tractors in agriculture.Open: Fri: 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.; Sat - Sun public holidays: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.Price: € 2.00 for adults.
activities
shop
kitchen
- 1 Crete restaurant. Tel.: 49 5404 95 17 71, Fax: 49 5404 95 17 71, Email: [email protected]. Open: Mon - Sat: 5:30 pm - 11:00 pm; Sunday holidays: 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.; Wed: day off.
- 2 Breakpoint restaurant (Raehlmanns Hof), Gartenkamp 26, 49497 Westerkappeln. Tel.: 49 5404 950960, Email: [email protected]. Open: daily: from 5:00 p.m.; Sun: from 11:00 a.m.
- 3 Milano, Bahnhofstrasse 8, 49492 Westerkappeln. Tel.: 49 5404 95 68 68, Fax: 49 5404 95 68 66. Open: Mon - Sat: 12 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. - 11 p.m.; Sunday public holiday: 5 p.m. - 11 p.m.
nightlife
accommodation
- 1 Old Schröer inn, Grosse Strasse 10, 49492 Westerkappeln (in the center of the village). Tel.: 49 5404 2494, Fax: 49 5404 997074, Email: [email protected].
- 2 Greiwenhof, Oberdorf 3, 49492 Westerkappeln. Tel.: 49 5404 27 99, Fax: 49 5404 91 96 36, Email: [email protected].
health
Practical advice
trips
literature
Web links
- https://www.gemeinde-westerkappeln.de/ - Official website of Westerkappeln
