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Vellinghausen is associated with a battle of the Seven Years' War fought in 1761; a memorial monument stands at Löwenwäldchen.

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Culture

Vellinghausen Castle, built in 1300, is described as a landmark of the twin village of Eilmsen–Vellinghausen. It is privately owned and inhabited. Its value for visitors lies primarily in its historic exterior.

The local heritage museum in the former bakery and brewery of Welver Monastery houses a large collection on local history as well as a diorama of the Battle of Vellinghausen, made with around 3,000 tin soldiers.

In the wider regional area around Vellinghausen are Crassenstein and the Steinkistengrab cultural and historical monument. The surrounding area also includes Osthofentor and St. Maria zur Wiese.

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Nature

The Ahsewiesen nature reserve lies on the border between Welver and Lippetal. It comprises wet and damp grassland, reed beds, hedges and small bodies of water. The areas provide breeding, resting and wintering habitats for waders and waterfowl, as well as habitats for amphibians, dragonflies and species-rich grassland communities.

The surrounding area of Vellinghausen also includes Maximilianpark Hamm, Bergenthalpark and the Stadtpark. Lemmberg lies in the wider regional area.

For the main travel overview: Soest.

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