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Paderborn is a city in eastern North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, with a history dating back to the 8th century. It is the seat of an archdiocese, a major industrial center, and a former prisoner of war camp.
- Paderborn Cathedral
- Heinz Nixdorf MuseumsForum
- Erzbischöfliches Diözesanmuseum Paderborn
- Museum in Der Kaiserpfalz
- Bartholomäuskapelle
- Marktkirche
- Paderborn Rathaus
- Schloss Neuhaus
- Deutsches Traktoren- und Modellauto-Museum
- Das Adam-Und-Eva-Haus
The mesmerising cathedral has been the site of a church since Charlemagne founded a bishopric at this very location in the 8th century. As we see it now, Paderborn Cathedral’s architecture is both Romanesque and Gothic and was completed relatively quickly during the 13th century. The powerful 93-metre western tower is Paderborn’s most famous image....
The largest computer museum in the world is hosted by the former premises of Nixdorf Computer AG. The HNF guides you through five millennia of information and communication technology, from the origin of the written word in Ancient Mesopotamia to 21st-century concepts like artificial intelligence, the Internet and robotics. There are more than 2,00...
With an incredible variety of sacred art from the 900s to the 1900s, Paderborn’s diocesan museum is the oldest in the German speaking world. It was founded in 1853 as a kind of repository for liturgical works that no had a place in the diocese’s churches. In 1975 the museum moved into a new building, conceived to resemble a treasure box and built o...
In 1964 the foundation walls of the Paderborn’s Kaiserpfalz (seat of the Holy Roman Emperor) were discovered next to the cathedral. These vestiges date to the 700s and have been incorporated into the design of the museum that was built around it. You can delve into the history of Paderborn and Westphalia from the 8th century to the 12th century. Th...
Just beside the cathedral and attached to the Kaiserpfalz is the oldest known hall church north of the Alps .The Bartholomäuskapelle is a Byzantine-style temple that has no architectural equivalent in Germany . It dates to roughly 1017 and was built not long after the Kaiserpfalz. The church has Byzantine dome vaults, while the decorative capitals ...
The refined Baroque church in the centre of the city was completed in just ten years between 1682 and 1692. Originally the Marktkirche was a counter-reformation Jesuit church, and the lavish ornamentation on the pulpit and altar reflects that spirit. Originally installed in 1696 century, the high altar is 20 metres high, sporting gilded Solomonic c...
At the start of the 17th century on the orders of the Prince-Bishop Dietrich von Fürstenberg the city replaced its old town hall with a magnificent new building in the Weser Renaissance style. In the arcades on the ground floor you can detect a Florentine influence and further up are three beautifully ornamented gables broken by mullioned windows a...
The residence for Paderborn’s Prince-Bishops, Schloss Neuhaus was begun in the 1200s and was extended over the next 300 years by each of its famous inhabitants. The most visible contribution was by Erich von Braunschweig-Grubenhagen in the 1520s when he gave the palace its Weser Renaissance facade. On the western gable, see if you can make out the ...
In a showroom on a trading estate in Paderborn’s northern outskirts is a museum endowed with a massive collection of vintage tractors. There are more than 120, all restored and polished, and together they demonstrate the advances in technology from the 1920s to the post-war period. The collection was put together by the logistics mogul Oskar Vogel ...
At Am Abdinghof 11 is one of the oldest and finest half-timbered houses in Paderborn. This gabled, three-storey house dates from 1560, and what makes it obligatory is the decoration on the facade. Starting below the gable there are three carved friezes. The lowest of these is the one that gives the house its name, depicting the story of Adam and Ev...
Paderborn is a historic and dynamic city in East Westphalia-Lippe with a university, a cathedral and many attractions. Find out more about its culture, gastronomy, events, sports and leisure, and get a map and leaflets from the Tourist Information.
- Take a walk through the city center. Paderborn’s city center is arguably one of the most fantastic neighbourhoods across German towns. Rife with beautiful sights and plenty of tourist sites, it makes for a great place to head if you’re looking to pack multiple things in a single day.
- Marvel at the architecture of Paderborn Cathedral. Standing tall and proud in the heart of this German town is the Paderborn Cathedral, dedicated to Saint Liborius, Saint Mary, and Saint Kilian.
- Head over to the picture-worthy Rathaus building. A classic example of the Weser Renaissance architectural style with its three gables, Rathaus building is actually Paderborn’s town hall.
- Check out the Adam-and-Eve House. One of Paderborn’s oldest yet finest half-timbered houses, this three-storey, gabled house is another sight you must not miss out on.
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- teeay65. Melbourne, Australia 989 contributions. Guides make this tour totally worth while. A school trip to Germany for a month included a trip up into the roof and bell chamber of the Dom as part of some special tour arrangements for our students.
- LW. 1 contribution. Very welcoming to large families. Our family recently visited Blocbuster in Paderborn and had a wonderful experience which is worth sharing.
- revolutionfrommybed. West Midlands, UK 316 contributions. Educational and fun. I've been to the Heinrich Nixdorf Museum a few times and was never disappointed.
- Jocool. 13 contributions. Beautiful. Highly recommend. For a free attraction, there’s a lot to see and do. There’s also the lovely ice cream parlours, bistros and restaurants in the area.
Discover the history, culture and attractions of Paderborn, a 1,200 year old university and cathedral city in East Westphalia-Lippe. Find tourist information, opening times and contact details for Paderborn Town Hall.
Paderborn is a city in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, with a rich history and culture. Learn about its attractions, events, shopping, dining, and accommodation options.
