Facts & Figures
Founded
Year 834
Location
52.69474 latitude and 7.290982 longitude
Population
36000
What is the city known for?
Historical town hall
Meppen is situated at different rivers and waterways: „Hase“,“Ems“, „Dortmund-Ems-Canal“
The district town of Meppen in the Emsland region, located near the Dutch border, can look back on more than 1200 years of history. Various buildings, such as the historic town hall with its basement from 1408, the gymnasial church or the Arenbergische Rentei are reminiscent of this. The former city wall of the defense system around the town center, planted with oaks, is unique - unique in northwest Germany. As a listed building, it stands for its long time as a fortress city.
Year 834
52.69474 latitude and 7.290982 longitude
36000
Historical town hall
Meppen is situated at different rivers and waterways: „Hase“,“Ems“, „Dortmund-Ems-Canal“