Resteessen
Resteessen is a small village in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is part of the Recklinghausen district in the western Ruhr region, located about 25 kilometers north of Essen. The settlement sits on a flat landscape with agricultural fields and a small stream that flows through the valley.
The name Resteessen is of Germanic origin; early references suggest it combines a personal name with a
The earliest records mentioning Resteessen date from the 13th century. Throughout the Middle Ages it developed
As of 2023, the village has about 1,250 residents. The population is predominantly German, with a small
Culturally, Resteessen preserves a rural village character. Notable sites include a parish church built in 1892,
Public transportation is provided by regional bus services connecting Resteessen with surrounding towns. The nearest railway