Rosendahl
Municipality in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
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Rosendahl (German pronunciation: [ˈʁoːzn̩ˌdaːl]) is a municipality in the district of Coesfeld in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is located approximately 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) north-west of Coesfeld.
Rosendahl | |
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Location of Rosendahl
within Coesfeld district | |
![]() Location of Rosendahl | |
| Coordinates: 52°01′02″N 7°12′38″E | |
| Country | Germany |
| State | North Rhine-Westphalia |
| Admin. region | Münster |
| District | Coesfeld |
| Subdivisions | 3 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2020–25) | Christoph Gottheil[1] |
| Area | |
• Total | 94.49 km2 (36.48 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 95 m (312 ft) |
| Population (2023-12-31)[2] | |
• Total | 11,173 |
| • Density | 118.2/km2 (306.3/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Postal codes | 48720 |
| Dialling codes | 02547 / 02545 / 02566 |
| Vehicle registration | COE |
| Website | www.rosendahl.de |
In this municipality is located the Castle of Darfeld, internationally famous for having been the residence of Mary of the Divine Heart (1863–1899), the Countess Droste zu Vischering who became Sister of the Good Shepherd and received several revelations from God. She is best known for influencing Pope Leo XIII to consecrate the world to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
- Church of St. Fabian and Sebastian (Osterwick)
- Palace Varlar
- Castle of Darfeld

