Nettetal was founded on January 1st, 1970 when the former townships Leuth, Breyell, Hinsbeck and former towns/cities Lobberich and Kaldenkirchen were merged.

Since it was impossible to combine all coats of arms into one, a new coat of arm was introduced in 1971.
It shows a water lily before a blue blackground, symbolizing the predominant nature and variety of lakes.
Five water lily leaves represent the founding cities and townships of Nettetal.
Nettetal was founded on January 1st, 1970 when the former townships Leuth, Breyell, Hinsbeck and former towns/cities Lobberich and Kaldenkirchen were merged.
Since it was impossible to combine all coats of arms into one, a new coat of arm was introduced in 1971. It shows a water lily before a blue blackground, symbolizing the predominant nature and variety of lakes. Five water lily leaves represent the founding cities and townships of Nettetal.
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