Country Germany Admin. region Münster Time zone CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) Area 52.43 km² Population 12,215 (31 Dec 2010) Postal code 59399 | State North Rhine-Westphalia District Coesfeld Postal codes 59399 Elevation 45 m Local time Friday 2:45 AM Administrative region Münster | |
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Olfen is a town in the district of Coesfeld, in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is sometimes called the "Gate to the Ruhr Area". It is also considered the "horse-friendliest town in North Rhine-Westphalia." Interesting sights include a castle and historic sawmill.
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- Olfen uno
- Map of 59399 Olfen Germany
- History
- Mayor
- Sons and daughters of the city
- Sister cities
- References
Map of 59399 Olfen, Germany
History
Bishop Wolfhelm, who originated from the Ulfloa Oberhof, gave the small town its name. It was in the year 889. Wolfhelm was the fourth Bishop of "Mimingardeford", today called Münster.
The fire disaster of 1857, in which 142 houses were destroyed, has gone down as the "Great Fire of Olfen" in Olfen's history books.
[See the German version for more details.]
Mayor
Wilhelm Sendermann (CDU) was elected for mayor in September 2015 with 87,4 % of the vote.
Sons and daughters of the city
Sister cities
References
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