Borken, North Rhine-Westphalia

About the place: Borken is a district capital located in the western part of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, near the Dutch border. Situated in the Münster region, it serves as an important administrative and cultural center of western Münsterland.

Flag Description: The flag is designed as a vertical banner (Hängeflagge) composed of three vertical stripes in a width ratio of 3:5:3 in red, white, and red. In the center of the white stripe, shifted slightly above the middle, is the red charge of the city castle without a shield, representing the coat of arms. The castle consists of a curtain wall with an open double gateway with black openings, flanked by a higher central tower topped with a dome and a quatrefoil window, and two lower side towers with battlements.

Symbolism: The red and white colors originate from the traditional colors of Westphalia and the Prince-Bishopric of Münster, to which Borken historically belonged. The red castle emblem represents the status of a fortified town and its long history of municipal rights granted in the 13th century.