Harsewinkel

Harsewinkel (German pronunciation: [ˈhaʁzəˌvɪŋkl̩] ^ⓘ) is a town in Gütersloh District in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It lies on the river Ems, some 15 km north-west of Gütersloh.

Harsewinkel
Town
St. Lucia Catholic Church in Harsewinkel
Flag Coat of arms
Location of Harsewinkel within Gütersloh district
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Coordinates: 51°58′00″N 08°13′59″E
Country	Germany
State	North Rhine-Westphalia
Admin. region	Detmold
District	Gütersloh
Subdivisions	3
Government
• Mayor (2020–25)	Sabine Amsbeck-Dopheide[1] (SPD)
Area
• Total	100.59 km2 (38.84 sq mi)
Highest elevation	79 m (259 ft)
Lowest elevation	56 m (184 ft)
Population  (2023-12-31)[2]
• Total	25,462
• Density	250/km2 (660/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+01:00 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes	33428
Dialling codes	05247
Vehicle registration	GT
Website	www.harsewinkel.de

It is the home and domicile of Europe's leading combine harvester manufacturer CLAAS, which is a major employer in the town.

Notable people

• Josef Homeyer (1929–2010), Roman Catholic bishop
• Adrian Wewer, Church architect in the United States
• Johann Christoph Rincklake, painter