Baesweiler is a municipality in the district of Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.

Geography

Baesweiler is located approximately 20 km north-east of Aachen.

Neighbouring municipalities

Division of the municipality

The municipality has seven subdivisions since a local government reform in 1972 (populations as of January 2007):

History

In 1371 a battle took place between the armies of Wenceslaus I, duke of Brabant on one hand, and Gulik and Gelre on the other. Wenceslaus, upon his capture, suffered a humiliating defeat.

Population development

Twin towns – sister cities

Baesweiler is twinned with:

Notable people