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Updated Wednesday, August 26, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Previously

  1. Documented history · 1168

    Lippstadt was founded in 1168 by Bernhard II zur Lippe.

  2. Documented history · 1281

    There was an Augustinian abbey which had existed since 1281.

  3. Documented history · 1400

    From 1400, the enclave and town of Lippstadt were to be a condominium shared by the county of Lippe and the counts of Cleves-Mark, who were succeeded by the Hohenzollerns (Brandenburg/Prussia), a situation that endured until the middle of the 19th.

  4. Documented history · 1523

    In 1523 it formed a defensive alliance together with the neighbouring cities of Osnabrück, Dortmund, Soest and Münster.

Current public leadership

  • Alexander Tschense

    Wikidata currently records this person as Lippstadt's head of government. German politician.

People associated with this place

  • David Gans (1541–1613)

    Jewish mathematician

  • Kaspar Ulenberg (1549–1617)

    Catholic convert

  • Anton Praetorius (1560–1613)

    theologian

  • Burghard Freiherr von Schorlemer-Alst (1825–1895)

    politician

  • Anthony Eickhoff (1827–1901)

    German-American author and politician

Historical figures

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Local business and employers

  • Hella

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Lippstadt. German company producing automotive parts.

  • Westfälische Landes-Eisenbahn

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Lippstadt. Transport company in Germany.

  • Behr-Hella Thermocontrol

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Lippstadt.

  • HBPO

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Lippstadt.

  • Deutsche Saatveredelung

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Lippstadt. Firm.

Newspapers and local media

  • Media related to Lippstadt at Wikimedia Commons

    Listed by the source as a local media outlet.

Buildings and landmarks

  • EG observatory

    Wikidata places this site in Lippstadt. Astronomical observatory in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.

  • Haus des Gastes

    Wikidata places this site in Lippstadt. Multi-purpose event centre with spa theatre in Bad Waldliesborn, Lippstadt, Germany.

  • Stadttheater Lippstadt

    Wikidata places this site in Lippstadt. Theatre in Lippstadt, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.

  • Stadtmuseum Lippstadt

    Wikidata places this site in Lippstadt.

  • Burg Lipperode

    Wikidata places this site in Lippstadt. Castle.

  • Jakobikirche Lippstadt

    Wikidata places this site in Lippstadt. Church.

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01 · Overview

Lippstadt, in brief

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02 · History

How Lippstadt took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Lippstadt

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04 · Food & culture

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05 · Arts

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06 · Economy

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Lippstadt

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08 · Questions

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01 · Q&A

Where is Lippstadt located and what are its coordinates?

Lippstadt is situated in Germany at geographic coordinates 51.6737, 8.3448 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Lippstadt?

Lippstadt has a recorded population of approximately 67,219 and observes the Europe/Berlin time zone (EUR).

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What languages and currency are used in Lippstadt?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Lippstadt include de, and the circulating currency is EUR.

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