Welver

Welver is a municipality in the district of Soest, in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.

History
The town was once known as Villinghausen or Vellinghausen. The Seven Years' War Battle of Villinghausen was fought nearby.

Geography
Welver is situated approximately 12 km south-east of Hamm and 12 km north-west of Soest.

Neighbouring cities, towns, and municipalities

 * Hamm, to the west and northwest
 * Lippetal, to the north
 * Soest, to the east and southeast
 * Werl, to the southwest

Division of the municipality
After the local government reforms of 1969, Welver consists of the following villages: