The river Stever and the Dortmund-Ems Canal are partially situated in the municipality of Senden.

This nature reserve is situated near the Dortmund-Ems Canal and consists of some large swamps.

The mayor is Alfred Holz, who does not belong to a party but who is supported by the CDU and the SPD.

A local bus line connects the villages of Bösensell, Senden and Ottmarsbocholt.

A high speed bus line, which connects Münster and Lüdinghausen via the A43 runs through Senden.