Paderborn District

North Rhine-Westphalia

A boat on a calm lake with a sandy shore and power lines in the background.
A lake surrounded by trees and dry grass.
A traditional half-timbered house surrounded by trees.
A small white church with a red door and a bell tower, surrounded by trees.
A cathedral interior with high vaulted ceilings, large stained glass windows, and rows of wooden pews.

Popular cities in Paderborn District

A pedestrian street lined with shops and decorated with international flags.
Paderborn
Known for Museums, Theaters and Monuments
Paderborn, the “City of 200 Springs”, is a veritable treasure of the Weser Renaissance and awaits city travellers with expansive greenery and historical museums.

Reasons to visit

  • Neuhaus Castle
  • Paderborn Cathedral
  • Rathaus
A historic stone building with a turret and a bridge.
Bueren
Known for Dining, Business and Friendly people
Visit the historic and spiritual buildings of this quiet German town and learn about the gruesome years when Hitler’s paramilitary SS troops occupied the castle.

Reasons to visit

  • Wewelsburg
A modern residential area with curved and rectangular houses, a paved walkway, and lush greenery.
Bad Lippspringe
Known for Spas, Gardens and Dining
Trip time! Discover the theme park, spas, and gardens in Bad Lippspringe.
A stone bridge with multiple arches illuminated at night.
Altenbeken
Check out Teutoburg Forest-Egge Hills Nature Park and Externsteine—just a couple of the sights around Altenbeken.
A calm lake with a paved path on the left, surrounded by dense forests and rocky shores.
Bad Wuennenberg
Known for Monuments and Historical
Trip time! Discover the monuments and history in Bad Wuennenberg.
A weeping willow tree in a park with a path, grassy areas, and a body of water in the background.
Delbrueck
Venture to sights like Mais-Labyrinth as you discover the local area in Delbrueck.

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