Emsdetten

Emsdetten is a town in the district of Steinfurt, in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.

Geography

Emsdetten is situated on the river Ems, approx. 13 kilometres (8 miles) south-east of Rheine and 25 km (16 mi) north-west of Münster.

Neighbouring places

Division of the town

Emsdetten consists of 8 districts:

2006 school shooting

On 20 November 2006, 18-year-old former student Bastian Bosse entered the Geschwister Scholl School, fired several shots and set off smoke grenades. He injured 22 people before killing himself by a shot into the mouth. Even though there were no other fatalities, the shooting was considered the deadliest school shooting in the history of Germany since the Erfurt massacre; this position is now held by the Winnenden school shooting.

Gallery

Villa Schaub.

Villa Schaub.

August Holländer Museum.

August Holländer Museum.

The Catholic church in Emsdetten.

The Catholic church in Emsdetten.

The Town Museum.

The Town Museum.

The concert hall (Emslandhalle).