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Wikipedia / Marsberg

Marsberg () is a town in the Hochsauerland district, in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.

History

Although its origins are obscure, Marsberg was a prospering town by the 13th century (it was even minting coins). It was a free city until 1807, when it was incorporated into the Kingdom of Westphalia, until 1813. After two years of independent government, it was added to Prussia in 1815.

Geography

It is situated on the river Diemel, approx. 20km east of Brilon and 30km south of Paderborn.

Neighbouring municipalities

Town division

Marsberg consists of the following 17 districts:

  • Beringhausen

  • Borntosten

  • Bredelar

  • Canstein

  • Erlinghausen

  • Essentho

  • Giershagen

  • Heddinghausen

  • Helminghausen

  • Leitmar

  • Meerhof

  • Niedermarsberg

  • Obermarsberg

  • Oesdorf

  • Padberg

  • Udorf

  • Westheim

International relations

Marsberg is twinned with:

Site of the Carolus-Magnum Gymnasium where on 26 April 2026 Chancellor Frederic Merz offered a scathing criticism of US foreign policy with Iran.

Notable people

References