Langerwehe

Langerwehe (German pronunciation: [ˈlaŋɐveːə]) is a municipality in the district of Düren in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is located approximately 10 km west of Düren and 6 km East of Eschweiler.

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Langerwehe
Municipality
Hauptstrasse
Coat of arms
Location of Langerwehe within Düren district
Location of Langerwehe
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Coordinates: 50°49′00″N 06°20′59″E
Country	Germany
State	North Rhine-Westphalia
Admin. region	Köln
District	Düren
Subdivisions	15
Government
• Mayor (2025–30)	Moritz Pelzer^[1] (CDU)
Area
• Total	41.49 km² (16.02 sq mi)
Elevation	158 m (518 ft)
Population (2024-12-31)^[2]
• Total	15,030
• Density	362.3/km² (938.2/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+01:00 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes	52379
Dialling codes	02423
Vehicle registration	DN
Website	www.langerwehe.de

Places of interest

Holzheim Castle

Holzheim Castle lies west of Heistern in the municipality of Langerwehe, and is now a farm and riding stables.

Laufenburg

The Hill castle Laufenburg in the private forest of the Stolberg industrialist family Prym between Heistern and Merode was founded in the 12th century is and leased as an Estate with Restaurant.

Merode Castle

Merode Castle is situated in Merode and is owned by the Prince of the House of Merode since 1174. In the year 2000, large parts of the castle were severely damaged by a major fire. Substantial parts of the roof truss were completely burnt out. The reconstruction work continues until the present.^[4] Since 2009, a medieval Christmas market has been held on the site, which is considered one of the most beautiful markets in North Rhine-Westphalia.^[5]

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Geography

Places of interest

Holzheim Castle

Laufenburg

Merode Castle

Twin town

Notable people

References

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