Bielefeld is a city in northwestern Germany, located in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia. It lies southeast of Osnabrück and northeast of Dortmund, at the edge of the Teutoburg Forest.
Location Map of Bielefeld, Germany
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Where is Bielefeld Located?
Bielefeld is a city in northwestern Germany, located in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia. It lies southeast of Osnabrück and northeast of Dortmund, at the edge of the Teutoburg Forest.
The city covers an area of 258.82 sq km (99.93 sq mi) and has a population of about 340,000 as of the 2022 census.
Bielefeld is known for its textile history and hillside setting, with key attractions including Sparrenburg Castle, Old Market Square, Bielefeld Art Gallery, Botanical Garden Bielefeld, Tierpark Olderdissen, and Neustädter Marienkirche.
Bielefeld, Germany Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| City Name | Bielefeld |
| Country | Germany |
| State | North Rhine-Westphalia |
| Region | Detmold Government Region (Western Germany) |
| Established | Founded in 1214 |
| Population | Approx. 340,000 (latest estimate) |
| Total Area | 258.83 sq km (99.94 sq mi) |
| Population Density | About 1,300 people per sq km |
| Coordinates | 52.0302° N, 8.5325° E |
| Time Zone | Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) / Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) |
| Postal Codes | 33602–33739 |
| Area Code | +49 521 |
| Major Waterways | Lutter River |
| Transportation | Rail and road connections; Bielefeld Hauptbahnhof; tram network |
| Famous For | Teutoburg Forest, Sparrenburg Castle, and the Bielefeld Conspiracy joke |
| Top Attractions | Sparrenburg Castle, Old Market Square (Alter Markt), Botanical Garden, Kunsthalle Bielefeld |
| Official Website | https://www.bielefeld.de |
Distance from Bielefeld to Major Cities in Germany
- Bielefeld to Hanover – 100 km (62 miles)
- Bielefeld to Dortmund – 115 km (71 miles)
- Bielefeld to Münster – 65 km (40 miles)
- Bielefeld to Osnabrück – 60 km (37 miles)
- Bielefeld to Paderborn – 50 km (31 miles)
- Bielefeld to Essen – 140 km (87 miles)
- Bielefeld to Düsseldorf – 165 km (103 miles)
- Bielefeld to Cologne – 190 km (118 miles)
- Bielefeld to Bremen – 120 km (75 miles)
- Bielefeld to Hamburg – 220 km (137 miles)
- Bielefeld to Kassel – 140 km (87 miles)
- Bielefeld to Frankfurt – 270 km (168 miles)
- Bielefeld to Stuttgart – 430 km (267 miles)
- Bielefeld to Nuremberg – 400 km (249 miles)
- Bielefeld to Munich – 580 km (360 miles)
- Bielefeld to Leipzig – 300 km (186 miles)
- Bielefeld to Dresden – 400 km (249 miles)
- Bielefeld to Berlin – 330 km (205 miles)
- Bielefeld to Magdeburg – 200 km (124 miles)
- Bielefeld to Rostock – 350 km (217 miles)
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