List of places in Herford

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This list shows the places in Herford . For a city of this size, there are a relatively large number of squares in Herford, East Westphalia , especially since there are 13 squares in the city center within the ramparts with the old town , new town and Radewig . The two maps below show the city without the incorporations from 1969. On the left map, the city center is shown in red, on the right the city districts are shown, in which almost all the squares are located.

  • Herford town center in red

  • Herford district (without incorporations)

Some of the places listed here are not signposted on site, others do not have an official name. Places without a name are not included in the list.

Places

Surname District,
city ​​district,
or field mark		 Explanations Roads merging
clockwise from the north		 Surrounding streets
clockwise from the north		 image
old market Old town The old market is the main square of the city of Herford. For more information about the old market and the streets, see Old Town (Herford) . Gehrenberg ,ügelstraße, Rennstraße, Clarenstraße, Bäckerstraße, Mausefalle old market
Amselplatz Neustädter Feldmark Amselplatz and the streets in the area of ​​Lübberlindenweg were built in the 1950s. On the square is the so-called owl fountain, which was created by the sculptor Günter Laurien, who lived in Herford from 1954 to 1963. Amselstraße, Lerchenstraße, Taubenweg, Meisenpfad, Schwalbenweg, Lübberlindenweg Amselplatz
Augustinerplatz Old town In March 2018, Augustinerplatz was opened in front of the old town center. It was named after the Augustinian monastery that was there until 1886. After the remains of the north wall of the former monastery church were found during the construction work for the old town center and the square in front of it, a discussion began about the name of the square. The names "Klosterplatz", "Augustinerklosterplatz" and "Augustinerplatz" were available. According to an Internet survey, the majority of citizens voted in favor of the latter name. On the Bowerre, Brüderstraße, Gehrenberg Augustinerplatz
Bahnhofplatz Radewiger Feldmark The Bahnhofplatz with a bus station and taxi stands is in front of the train station . At the Bahndamm, Fürstenaustraße, Kurfürstenstraße, Bahnhofstraße Bahnhofplatz
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Bürgerplatz at the weir Old town The Bürgerplatz am Wehr got its name in 2012. It is located between the Aa am Radewiger Wehr and the wall “Unter den Linden”. Under the linden trees Bürgerplatz at the weir
Village square Elverdissen The Elverdissen Protestant Kindergarten is located on the village square. At kindergarten, wet wave
Village square Schwarzenmoor Residents near the intersection of An den Teichen / Hinterm Busch have set up a bench on a green area, created a pond and put up a sign saying Dorfplatz . The site is on the pilgrimage route of the Way of St. James from Minden to Soest . Travelers or hikers can leave greetings in a village book. At the ponds, behind the bush
Fürstenauplatz Radewig For information on the Fürstenauplatz and the streets, see Radewig . The Fürstenau monument stands on the square . The Jakobikirche is located on the corner of Kirchstrasse and Radewiger Strasse . Kirchgasse, Radewiger Strasse, Bielefelder Strasse, Radewiger Strasse Fürstenauplatz
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Goose market Radewig For the goose market and the streets, see Radewig . The goose fountain is in the square . Janup, Radewiger Strasse, Brudtlachtstrasse, Steinstrasse Goose market
Käthe-Elsbach-Platz Radewiger Feldmark The square opposite the Marta Museum has been reminiscent of Käthe Elsbach (married Maass) since September 2006. She came from the Jewish industrialist family who ran Europe's largest linen factory in what is now the Elsbachhaus in the 1920s . The Elsbach family was able to emigrate during the Nazi era, while Käthe Maass-Elsbach was deported from her place of residence in Hamburg and murdered in the concentration camp. Goebenstrasse Käthe-Elsbach-Platz
Kiev meadow Neustädter Feldmark From 1958 to 2010, fairground and circus events were held on the Kiewiese. Since then, it has served as a parking lot for the H2O and the stadium . There is also a motorhome parking space there . Leipziger Strasse, Wiesestrasse, Quentinufer Kiev meadow
Linnenbauerplatz Old town For information on Linnenbauerplatz and the streets, see Old Town (Herford) . The city's tourist information is located in the building of the city library on Linnenbauerplatz. The Linnenbauer monument is on the Gehrenberg side . Gehrenberg, Am Gange Linnenbauerplatz
box seat Old town In 2005, the car park on Fauler Steg was named Logenplatz. It was named after the Masonic lodge "Zur Roten Erde", which has been based in the lodge house on the west side of the square since 1909. The south and east sides are also built on. Before the name Logenplatz was given, the buildings there were assigned to Clarenstrasse or Unter den Linden. The box seat can be reached via the Faulen Steg to the north. Lazy bridge Building of the Masonic Lodge
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Lübberbruch Neustädter Feldmark Fair and circus events were held on the Lübberbruch until 1958. The city ​​theater and the Ravensberger grammar school have stood there since 1960 . The municipal gym, built in 1911, is located on the northwestern edge of the square. Hansastrasse, Mindener Strasse, Bruchstrasse, Werrestrasse Lübberbruch
Magdeburg Square Nordstadt within the Neustädter Feldmark Magdeburger Platz is not an official square. It is just a square-like extension of Magdeburger Strasse. The area called Nordstadt was developed in the late 1960s. Magdeburger Strasse Magdeburg Square
May meadow Neustädter Feldmark The Maiwiese is a 6810 square meter leisure facility with a large lawn, a playground and a mini golf course. The Maiwiese day care center is located next door. Damaschkestrasse, Bismarckstrasse, Sandbrede May meadow
Münsterkirchplatz Old town For the Münsterkirchplatz and the streets see old town (Herford) . On the Münsterkirchplatz are the old town fountain , the abbey stele and a city ​​relief . Important buildings are the Herford Minster , the Wolderus Chapel and the adult education center at Münsterkirchplatz 1 . The Kantorhaus is on the edge of Münsterkirchplatz on Elisabethstrasse . In 1988 remains of the abbey buildings were found during excavations on the Münsterkirchplatz . Stephansplatz, Am Gange, Elisabethstraße, Rathausplatz Münsterkirchplatz
New market Neustadt For the Neuer Markt and the streets, see Neustadt (Herford) . The Neustädter Brunnen stands on the Neuer Markt . Important buildings are the Johanniskirche , the Neustädter Rathaus and the Wulferthaus . Lübberstrasse, Credenstrasse, Komturstrasse, Höckerstrasse, Hämelinger Strasse, Petersilienstrasse New market
Radewiger Kurpark Radewiger Feldmark In 1958, an almost circular fallow area within the street “Loop” east of the railway area in the confluence area Engerstraße, Bünder Straße, Diebrocker Straße and Niederstraße was planted with lawn and flowers, creating a spa park-like facility. The area was then given the unofficial name "Radewiger Kurpark". Inside the green area was a “duck fountain” created by the sculptor Günter Laurien, who lived in Herford from 1954 to 1963. Due to the bronze ducks being stolen several times, the city later dismantled the fountain. Until 1952, the construction of a large filling station was planned on the site. loop Radewiger Kurpark
Town Hall Square Old town For the town hall square see old town (Herford) . It is framed by the town hall , the market hall, the Herford cathedral and the Sparkasse Herford . The Abbey Fountain and the Old Abbey Fountain are located on the Rathausplatz . Münsterkirchplatz, Abteistrasse Town Hall Square
Race course Old town The race course is not an official place. It's just an extended intersection. For information on the racing course and the streets, see Old Town (Herford) . Rennstrasse, Mittelstrasse, Johannisstrasse, Lessingstrasse Race course
Stephansplatz Old town Stephansplatz is just an intersection. For details on Stephansplatz and the streets, see Old Town (Herford) . Arndtstrasse, Hämelinger Strasse, Münsterkirchplatz, Auf der Freiheit Stephansplatz
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Uhlandplatz Radewiger Feldmark The Uhlandplatz was named after Ludwig Uhland . Uhlandstrasse, Ravensberger Strasse, Ballerstrasse, Oetinghauser Weg
Virchowplatz Neustädter Feldmark Virchowplatz was named after Rudolf Virchow . On the Brede, Ebertstrasse, Virchowstrasse, Sandbrede
Wilhelmsplatz Neustadt For information on Wilhelmsplatz and the streets, see Neustadt (Herford) . The Wittekind monument is on Wilhelmsplatz . On the north side is the Petrikirche , on the south side the Wilhelm-Oberhaus-Schule . Augustastrasse, Lübbertorwall, Arndtstrasse, Schillerstrasse Wilhelmsplatz

See also

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ Neue Westfälische from April 21, 2017: Stories about Amselplatz
  2. ^ New Westphalian dated March 9, 2017: Monastery wall comes to light
  3. ↑ Neue Westfälische of February 26, 2018, Lena Henning: The square in front of the old town center is called Augustinerplatz
  4. ↑ Bürgerplatz at the weir
  5. ^ City of Herford: Käthe-Elsbach-Platz
  6. ^ Neue Westfälische of March 16, 2016: The Kiewiese
  7. ↑ Website of the Masonic Lodge "Zur Roten Erde"
  8. ^ City of Herford: Maiwiese