There is free parking available on the outskirts of a residential area near the center of Westerkappeln. This parking area includes two designated spaces for campers.
The area is peaceful at night and the public swimming pool opens at 8 am during summer. The town center has a variety of good restaurants within walking distance. Although it can be exciting to witness the fire department in action, they are there to handle emergencies.
In June 2019, we stayed at this location. It is possible for smaller vans to park in a different area of the car park. However, in the morning, the two available slots may be occupied by cars using the pool.