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Nottuln
Nottuln
Nottuln
Flag of Nottuln
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Coat of arms of Nottuln
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Country Germany
State North Rhine-Westphalia
Admin. region Münster
District Coesfeld
Elevation
59 - 186 m (−551.2 ft)
Population
 (2022-12-31)
 • Total 19,901
Time zone CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2)
Postal codes
48301
Dialling codes 02502
02509 (Appelhülsen, Schapdetten)
Vehicle registration COE
Website www.nottuln.de

Nottuln is a charming town located in the Coesfeld area of Germany. It is about 20 kilometers (12 miles) west of the larger city of Münster. Nottuln is known for its rich history and beautiful architecture.

The town of Nottuln is made up of four main parts:

  • Nottuln (the main town)
  • Appelhülsen
  • Schapdetten
  • Darup

Discovering Nottuln's Past

Nottuln has a long and interesting history. In the year 860, a church was founded here by a person named Liudger. This was also the location of the very first monastery in the region of Westphalia. A monastery is a special place where monks or nuns live and work together.

A big fire happened in Nottuln in 1748. Much of the town was destroyed. However, it was rebuilt with the help of a famous architect named Johann Conrad Schlaun. He helped design many important buildings in the area.

Getting Around Nottuln

Nottuln is easy to reach! The town is located near the A43 highway. It also has a railway connection, which makes it simple for people to travel to and from Nottuln by train.

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