Olfen
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Olfen is a small town in the district of Coesfeld in the state of 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.
[edit] History
Bishop Wolfhelm, who originated from the Ulfloa Oberhof, gave the small town its name. It was in the year 889. Wolfhelm was the 4. Bishop of "Mimingardeford". Today 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.
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Cities and towns in Coesfeld (district)
Ascheberg | Billerbeck | Coesfeld | Dülmen | Havixbeck | Lüdinghausen | Nordkirchen | Nottuln | Olfen | Rosendahl | Senden |
