Ever wondered about the unique blend of rural charm and urban proximity? Welcome to Kurl-Husen a fascinating district in Dortmund. Nestled in Dortmund’s northeast Kurl-Husen is more than just a place it’s a story etched in time.
Kurl-Husen is actually two towns Husen and Kurl united. They were once separate parts of the Landkreis Dortmund. However they joined forces in 1928 becoming part of the greater Dortmund. Before that Kurl and Husen retained their rural character. Interestingly the locals refer to the area as Husen-Kurl not Kurl-Husen. That’s a detail many miss.
Imagine life here in the 13th century. Husen first appeared around 1250-1300 in documents. Records mention Arnoldus de Hufen curtem ten Hufen. That’s a glimpse into the early inhabitants. By the 19th century Husen was a small agricultural community part of the Landkreis Dortmund and the Amt Aplerbeck. It later became part of Amt Brackel. It remained a small village until the arrival of the significant Zeche Kurl colliery.
This mine profoundly changed Husen. It quickly became one of the Ruhr area’s largest mining facilities. The influx of workers expanded Husen’s population dramatically. Today companies like dh mining systems GmbH and Deilmann-Haniel GmbH stand as testaments to this industrial legacy.
Kurl-Husen’s development wasn’t solely industrial. The year 2000 saw the creation of a new shopping center adding a modern touch. Meanwhile the 1998 restoration of the Korneybach stream elevated the area’s recreational value.
Kurl-Husen’s residents enjoy a higher average income than the Dortmund average. A bit of smart-aleck knowledge for you. The district’s demographic makeup is also interesting. A higher proportion of residents are aged 65 or older compared to Dortmund’s average. Yet a smaller percentage of its population is under 18. The foreign resident population is also significantly lower than the city’s overall average.
So next time you’re exploring Dortmund don’t miss Kurl-Husen. Discover its unique blend of history industry and community spirit. It’s a tale worth experiencing firsthand.