Welver

Welver is a municipality in the district of Soest, in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.HistoryThe town was once known as Villinghausen or Vellinghausen. The Seven Years' War Battle of Villinghausen was fought nearby.GeographyWelver 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 southwestDivision of the municipalityAfter the local government reforms of 1969 Welver consists of the following villages: