Welver

Welver is a municipality in the district of Soest, in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.

History

The town was once known as Villinghausen or Vellinghausen. The Seven Years' War Battle of Villinghausen was fought nearby.

Geography

Welver is situated approximately 12 km south-east of Hamm and 12 km north-west of Soest.

Neighbouring cities, towns, and municipalities

Hamm, to the west and northwest
Lippetal, to the north
Soest, to the east and southeast
Werl, to the southwest
Division of the municipality

After the local government reforms of 1969, Welver consists of the following villages:

Balksen
Berwicke
Blumroth
Borgeln
Dinker
Dorfwelver
Ehningsen
Eilmsen
Einecke
Eineckerholsen
Flerke
Illingen
Klotingen
Meyerich
Merklingsen
Nateln
Recklingsen
Scheidingen
Schwefe
Stocklarn
Vellinghausen