Vlotho
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Vlotho is a city in Herford, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It borders on Herford and Löhne in the west, Bad Oeynhausen and Porta Westfalica (both Minden-Lübbecke district) in the north, Kalletal in the east, and Lemgo and Bad Salzuflen (both Lippe district) in the south.
Basic data
- 76,92 km²
- Population 21297 (as of March 31, 2004)
- Population density : 277/km²
- ZIP code : 32602
- Area code : 05733
- Location :
- * 52 ° 10 ´ N
- * 8 ° 52 ´ E
Districts
- Exter
- [Uffeln]
- Valdorf
- Vlotho
Geography
Vlotho is located along the Weser river, south of the Wiehengebirge, bordering on the Ravensberger Hügelland in the west, Lipperland in the south, and the Weserbergland in the east. The Weser river runs through the city east to north and thus separates the northeast part of the town, Uffeln, from the rest of the city. The highest point is the Bonstapel at 342 m in the south-east.History
The first historical records of Vlotho go back to the year 1185. In 1248, Vlotho gained the official status of a city, but lost it again due to both pestilence and war. In the 1600s, Vlotho recovers as a location for industry, most notably paper. In 1650, Vlotho becomes a market place again, and in 1719, an independent city. Vlotho builds a harbor and becomes the location of cigar, machine, and textile industry. In 1875, a train station is established, and in 1928, a bridge replaces the ferry across the Weser river. In 1969, the old city of Vlotho was unified with the communities of Exter and Valdorf. In 1973, Uffeln (formerly part of Minden) joined Vlotho.Economy
A major part of the local economy is the emerging tourist industry. There is still some machine industry.Sights
- Vlotho castle from the 13th century
External links
- [Official page]
- [Webcam overlooking the town centre]
- [German homepage about the yearly festival]
- [Weser-Gymnasium Vlotho]
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