Bielefeld lies at the Ostwestfalendamm at an average elevation of 124 meters above sea level – exactly where the Teutoburg Forest meets the Westphalian Lowland. City districts in the valley sit at 80–100 m; the Sparrenburg fortress on the Osning ridge reaches 178 m.
That works out to roughly 407 feet above sea level. The nearby cities compared on this page average 99 m, putting Bielefeld about 25 m higher.
Quick Facts
| Elevation (above sea level) | 124 m |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 52.0302° N, 8.5325° E |
| Country | Germany |
| Continent | Europe |
Compare elevations – nearby cities
| City | Elevation (m) | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Hanover | 58 | Germany |
| Dortmund | 94 | Germany |
| Münster | 68 | Germany |
| Kassel | 175 | Germany |
Cities with a similar elevation
The following cities sit at an elevation similar to Bielefeld (124 m above sea level):
| City | Elevation (m) | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Karlsruhe | 122 | Germany |
| Mainz | 122 | Germany |
| Wiesbaden | 122 | Germany |
| Heidelberg | 121 | Germany |
| Leipzig | 113 | Germany |
| Dresden | 113 | Germany |
Frequently Asked Questions
How high is Bielefeld above sea level?
Bielefeld averages 124 m above sea level. The city center valley sits at 80–100 m; the Sparrenburg on the Teutoburg Forest ridge at 178 m.
What is the Teutoburg Forest near Bielefeld?
The Teutoburg Forest is a low mountain range marking Bielefeld's southern boundary. The ridge reaches 300–468 m; the Grotenburg with the Hermannsdenkmal monument sits at 386 m.
Does Bielefeld really exist?
Yes – Bielefeld is very real at 124 m above sea level in Ostwestfalen-Lippe. The 'Bielefeld Conspiracy' meme started in 1994 as a student satire and became a cultural phenomenon.