To the east lies the District of Coesfeld, and the Dutch border can be found to the west.

The river, Berkel runs through Gescher and used to be used extensively to deliver goods between Dutch towns and Münster.

The early history of Gescher starts as a connecting stop on a postal route running from Muenster to the Netherlands.

After the Second World War, Gescher was under the control of Mr. Ball and the British sovereignty in Germany.

Elections in 2014: Vote share and seats The Bundesautobahn 31 connects Gescher with the Ruhr Region and the North Sea.