Harsewinkel is a town located in the Gütersloh District within the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Geographically, it is situated on the river Ems and lies approximately 15 km north-west of the city of Gütersloh.
The town serves as a local municipality within its district, positioned in the western part of the state. It is characterized by its location along the Ems river waterway.