Bestwig


Bestwig is a municipality in the Hochsauerland district, in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.

Geography

Bestwig is situated on the river Ruhr, approx. 10 km east of Meschede.

Neighbouring municipalities

Bestwig has no official partnership with another town, but has close to ties to Niederorschel and Niederwiesa.

Coat of arms

The coat of arms shows a silver Saint Andrew's Cross on blue ground.
The Saint Andrew's Cross is a reference to the patron of the parish church in Velmede, Saint Andrew. The colors silver and blue show the allegiance to the former county of Arnsberg.

Notable persons