Vreden

Vreden is a small town in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany near the Dutch border. The town is located near the river Berkel. The first mentioning of the town is proven for the year 839. In 1252 Vreden obtained city rights.

Vreden
Town hall
Location of Vreden within Borken district
Vreden
Vreden
Coordinates: 52°02′N 06°50′E
CountryGermany
StateNorth Rhine-Westphalia
DistrictBorken
Government
  Mayor (202025) Tom Tenostendarp (CDU)
Area
  Total135.53 km2 (52.33 sq mi)
Highest elevation
57 m (187 ft)
Lowest elevation
27 m (89 ft)
Population
 (2021-12-31)
  Total22,758
  Density170/km2 (430/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
48691
Dialling codes02564
02567 (partially in Lünten)
Vehicle registrationBOR
Websitewww.vreden.de
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