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Einfach hin und weg – mit Bus und Bahn Ausflugsziele in OWL entspannt genießen Sparen Sie Ihre Kräfte und kom- binieren Sie Ihren Ausflug mit Bus und Bahn, egal ob mit oder ohne Rad. Unser Tipp für Ihren Ausflug: Fragen Sie nach den günstigen 9-Uhr-Tagestickets für eine oder bis zu fünf Personen – an Wochenenden und Feiertagen ganztägig gültig. Die Schlaue Nummer für Bus und Bahn in NRW: 0 18 03 / 50 40 30 (9 Ct./Min. a. d. dt. Festnetz, Mobilfunk abweichend) Verkehrsverbund OstWestfalenLippe | Jahnplatz 5 | 33602 Bielefeld www.vvowl.de Wir sorgen für Verbindungen Reisegruppen ab 10 Personen sowie Fahrradgruppen werden gebeten, sich vor Fahrtantritt beim jeweiligen Verkersunternehmen anzumelden. Book a direct flight to the local gateway – and enjoy more time to explore the regional treasures. Further Information Airport Information Desk: phone +49 (0) 2955 77 0 [email protected] airport-pad.com The Hermannshöhen® include the 160 km Hermannsweg and the 70 km Eggeweg walking trails along the heights of the Teutoburg Forest and the Eggegebirge hills. Each trail promises close proximity to nature and unique insights into the history and culture around the Teutoburg Forest and the Eggegebirge. Ridgeways with a variety of breathtaking panoramas. Both these traditional ridge trails are more than 100 years old. They traverse large parts of the TERRA.vita and Teutoburger Wald/Eggege- birge nature parks. The Hermannsweg is regarded as one of the most scenic ridge trails in Germany and was honoured as a top-quality way- marked trail by the association of German Walking Clubs. It starts in the parks of the Münsterland and ends on the rock formations of the Velmerstot in Lippe, offering wonderful views over the surrounding countryside. Historic town centres, the Hermannsdenkmal monument, castles and monasteries are witnesses to a rich past. The Eggeweg’s charm lies in its intimacy with nature: it was the first walking trail certified by the quality seal of approval of the association of German walking clubs. This walk along the wooded ridge begins at the Externsteine rock formation and leads past the 468 m high Prussian Velmerstot, the highest elevation within the Hermannshöhen®, and into the northern reaches of the Sauerland. Discover peace and quiet in a wonderful landscape shaped by ancient woodlands, romantic brooks, rich flora and fauna and un- expected vistas – while walking, trekking, jogging or on a gentle stroll. Numerous pubs and restaurants and excellent accommodation along the route complement the outdoor experience. Have we awakened your curiosity? Further information at www.hermannshoehen.de. Adventures in Nature´s Kingdom 05 AQUA MAGICA Landscape and Culture Park 10 Olderdissen Animal Park 15 Stukenbrock Hollywood and Safari Park 16 Gütersloh Botanical Garden 17 Externsteine 24 Hammerhof Forest Information Centre The Treasure Chest of History 01 Westfalian Mill Trail 02 Minden Waterways Crossing 03 Kaiser Wilhelm Monument 06 Widukind Museum 13 Hermannsdenkmal monument 14 LWL-Westfalian Open Air Museum The Exhilarating World of Culture 04 GOP Kaiserpalais Bad Oeynhausen 07 MARTa Herford 09 Bad Salzuflen Gradierwerk experience 11 City Art Gallery 18 Westfalen Culinarium 21 Heinz Nixdorf MuseumsForum (HNF) The Hermannshöhen® – The Teutoburg Forest and the Eggegebirge hills at close quarters W e s e r M ittellandkanal E m s E m s E G G E G E B I R G E W I E H E N G E B I R G E W A L D T E U T O B U R G E R Schieder- Schwalenberg -Bad Meinberg Marienmünster -Vörden Steinheim Höxter Brakel Bad Driburg Altenbeken Nieheim Detmold Lemgo Bad Seebruch Hille Bad Senkelteich Bad Salzuflen Vlotho Minden Lübbecke Rödinghausen Bünde Spenge Werther Bielefeld Gütersloh Rietberg Delbrück Paderborn Büren Bad Wünnenberg Lichtenau Bad Lippspringe Rheda- -Wiedenbrück Harse- winkel Halle Porta Westfalica Bad Oeynhausen Preußisch Oldendorf Horn Dalheim Neuenheerse The Teutoburg Forest wellness cycling route Cycling in the “Healing Garden of Germany” TeutoWellness 50plus Why not combine the enjoyment of nature with the pursuit of fitness and wellness along the Teutoburg Forest wellness cycling route? Experience the balance between body and soul, of movement, relaxation and pleasure in the spa landscape of the Teutoburg Forest. On quiet and well-signposted trails, the cycling route leads you to seven first-rate spas and many health resorts in the „Healing Garden of Germany“, through ever changing scenery and passing numerous landmarks. Two cross-links divide the 500km long route into three shorter circuits, allowing the cyclist to explore longer or shorter journeys depending on physical strength, time and inclination. More than 30 locations along the route offer a wide range of tailor- made wellness opportunities. Classical natural medicine, modern thermal spas, saunas, massage, and Far-Eastern relaxation treatments, guarantee wellbeing, rest and physical health. Wellness for the senses, too, through culture, history and nature in the Teutoburg Forest. Opulent castles and other buildings of the Weser Renaissance give an insight into past lives and are the most important architectural witnesses of the Renaissance north of the Alps. Ornate half-timbered houses nestle within defensive town walls, impressive and peaceful monastery buildings reflect the simple life of their former occupants. A stroll in the variety of gardens and parks of the region or a rest in one of the attractive cafés offer a welcome break. Gently rolling hills Feeling good and relaxing, in and around the Teuto- burg Forest – twenty attractive hotels and tourist information centres have put together amazing weekend arrangements for visitors. Warm and cosy on a wet weekend in autumn or winter, or re- freshing as a sea breeze in summer. TeutoWellness 50plus caters for active ramblers and cycling enthusiasts and has a range of offers to suit everyone. Many of our hosts provide services such as luggage transfer and pick-up at the station. The TeutoWellness 50plus cata- logue lists choices for guests wanting to spoil themselves with beauty treatments and visitors eager to discover the healing powers of the Teutoburg Forest. Mud and salts are used in a variety of rejuvenating and health giving applications. Gastronomic delights are on the menu in all our accommodation and holiday locations. Culinary pampering is a major part of wellbeing. And best of all: The varied landscape is an added visual treat, free of charge! Are you tempted by a wellness weekend in the Teutoburg Forest? Then order your free “TeutoWellness 50plus” catalogue. Simply dial 05 21-967 33 25 from within Germany or +49-5 21-967 33 25 from abroad or find us on the internet at www.teuto50plus.de. Here you will also see all current offers with links to our partners. It’s worth a click! Imprint Publisher: OstWestfalenLippe Marketing GmbH Teutoburger Wald Tourismus Jahnplatz 5 33602 Bielefeld Phone: 0521-96733-25 Fax: 0521-96733-19 [email protected] www.teutoburgerwald.de Concept, Text, Maps: OstWestfalenLippe Marketing GmbH and the involved districts, towns and communities. Editorial control: Heiko Böddeker V.i.S.d.P.: Herbert Weber, Geschäftsführer Photos: OstWestfalenLippe Marketing GmbH and the involved districts, towns and communities. GOP Bad Oeynhausen (4), Bernd Picker/Die Bildidee (5), Harald Wurm (6), Thorsten Gödecker/Pro Herford GmbH (7), Stelzerfoto Bielefeld (10), Marc Detering (12), Safaripark Stukenbrock (15), Jutta Brüdern, Braunschweig (19), Falko Sieker (20), Dirk Topel (21), LWL / WALB (23). Layout: Kontur Design GmbH Note: No liability assumed for details of services. Reprinting of articles and images only with express permission of the publishers. 1st edition, August 2008. T P TRAILS OF GERMANY Deutschlands beste Wanderwege The Exitement of the Middle Ages 08 Ravensberg Castle Ruin 12 Sparrenburg Castle 19 Corvey Castle 20 Neuhaus Castle 22 Wewelsburg Castle 23 Dalheim Monastery – LWL Regional Museum of Monastic Culture This annual garden landscape project is the cultural emblem of the re- gion around the Teutoburg Forest. A special feature is its unique com- bination of garden design with fine arts, music and literature. Focal points are the art installations within “Rauminszenierungen bildender Kunst“, the literature and music festival “Wege durch das Land”, and the garden restoration programme “Neue »Alte« Gärten“ piloted by the regional commission for local communities Landschaftsverband Westfalen-Lippe. The annual events programme presents art, culture and landscape in beautiful and unusual locations, rediscovering and honouring the gardening history of the region. Experience outdoor art installations by renowned artists such as Olafur Eliasson, Jenny Holzer, Jan Vercruysse and Georg Condo. Their site-specific works put the spotlight on the historic gardens and modern parks set within the wonderful landscapes of the rivers Weser and Ems. Follow in the footsteps of poets and thinkers like Rainer Maria Rilke, Annette von Droste-Hülshoff and Friedrich Hölderlin, who made these voyages of discovery long ago. Every year, in “Wege durch das Land”, the Literaturbüro OWL agency presents the cultural wealth of the region in poetry and other events: world-renowned authors such as Cees Noteboom and acting stars like Ben Becker, Klaus Maria Brandauer and Martina Gedeck, music groups including the Kronos Quartet and the Venice Baroque Orchestra present new perspectives on culture in unique settings. Enjoy rare trees and shrubs, baroque gardens and landscape parks surrounding castles, manor houses, monasteries and spa towns. Each year further gardens from an abundance of more than 200 such spaces are being restored by the Landschaftsverband Westfalen-Lippe into new “old” gardens and opened to garden lovers. Further informa- tion at www.gartenlandschaftowl.de. Garten_Landschaft OstWestfalenLippe Bad Driburg landscape and spa park: Anchor Garden in the European Garden Heritage Network. (© Gräflicher Park) Enjoy relaxing in a stylish ambience. (© TeutoWellness 50plus) Connoisseurs welcome: close to nature through atmospheric landscapes. Discoveries aplenty: unparalleled nature and magnificent views. Namesake and staging point: Hermann (Arminius) monument in the Teutoburg Forest. [email protected] www.teutoburgerwald.de 24 Great Places To Visit Classics & Insider Tips to Amaze, Discover and Enjoy Teutoburg Forest Teutoburg Forest WWW.TEUTOBURGERWALD.DE Pathways through the land: Bernt Hahn reading at Wendlinghausen Castle park. (© Archiv Literaturbüro OWL) Cycling through the Healing Garden of Germany: the Teutoburg Forest wellness cycling route. Quality spas welcome you. and stretches of lowland in the river valleys of Weser and Ems enrich the landscapes along the route. Further information at www.wellness-radroute.de or in the tourist information centres of nearby towns. over 100,000 inhabitants 50,000 – 100,000 inhabitants 30,000 – 50,000 inhabitants 15,000 – 30,000 inhabitants under 15,000 inhabitants Hamburg Hannover Berlin Dresden München Düsseldorf Frankfurt Gently rolling hills and stretches of lowland in the river valleys of Weser and Ems enrich the landscapes along the route.

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Page 1: T P TRAILS - Teutoburger Wald · GOP Bad Oeynhausen (4), Bernd Picker/Die Bildidee (5), Harald Wurm (6), Thorsten Gödecker/Pro Herford GmbH (7), Stelzerfoto Bielefeld (10), Marc

Wir sorgen für Verbindungen

Einfach hin und weg –mit Bus und Bahn Ausflugsziele in OWL entspannt genießen

Sparen Sie Ihre Kräfte und kom-binieren Sie Ihren Ausflug mit Bus und Bahn, egal ob mit oder ohne Rad.

Unser Tipp für Ihren Ausflug:Fragen Sie nach den günstigen 9-Uhr-Tagestickets für eine oder bis zu fünf Personen – an Wochenenden und Feiertagen ganztägig gültig.

Die Schlaue Nummer für Bus und Bahn in NRW: 0 18 03 / 50 40 30 (9 Ct./Min. a. d. dt. Festnetz, Mobilfunk abweichend)

Verkehrsverbund OstWestfalenLippe | Jahnplatz 5 | 33602 Bielefeld www.vvowl.de

Wir sorgen für Verbindungen

Reisegruppen ab 10 Personen sowie Fahrradgruppen werden gebeten, sich vor Fahrtantritt beim jeweiligen Verkersunternehmen anzumelden.

VVOWLquer4cLangDIN.indd 2 05.08.2008 16:32:48 Uhr

Book a direct flight to the local gateway –and enjoy more time to explore the regional treasures.

Further InformationAirport Information Desk:phone +49 (0) 2955 77 [email protected]

The Hermannshöhen® include the 160 km Hermannsweg and the 70 km Eggeweg walking trails along the heights of the Teutoburg Forest and the Eggegebirge hills. Each trail promises close proximity to nature and unique insights into the history and culture around the Teutoburg Forest and the Eggegebirge. Ridgeways with a variety of breathtaking panoramas.

Both these traditional ridge trails are more than 100 years old. They traverse large parts of the TERRA.vita and Teutoburger Wald/Eggege-birge nature parks. The Hermannsweg is regarded as one of the most scenic ridge trails in Germany and was honoured as a top-quality way-marked trail by the association of German Walking Clubs. It starts in the parks of the Münsterland and ends on the rock formations of the Velmerstot in Lippe, offering wonderful views over the surrounding countryside. Historic town centres, the Hermannsdenkmal monument, castles and monasteries are witnesses to a rich past.

The Eggeweg’s charm lies in its intimacy with nature: it was the first walking trail certified by the quality seal of approval of the association of German walking clubs. This walk along the wooded ridge begins at the Externsteine rock formation and leads past the 468 m high Prussian Velmerstot, the highest elevation within the Hermannshöhen®, and into the northern reaches of the Sauerland.

Discover peace and quiet in a wonderful landscape shaped by ancient woodlands, romantic brooks, rich flora and fauna and un-

expected vistas – while walking, trekking, jogging or on a gentle stroll. Numerous pubs and restaurants and excellent accommodation along the route complement the outdoor experience.

Have we awakened your curiosity? Further information at www.hermannshoehen.de.

Adventures in Nature´s Kingdom

05 AQUA MAGICA Landscape and Culture Park

10 Olderdissen Animal Park

15 Stukenbrock Hollywood and Safari Park

16 Gütersloh Botanical Garden

17 Externsteine

24 Hammerhof Forest Information Centre

The Treasure Chest of History

01 Westfalian Mill Trail

02 Minden Waterways Crossing

03 Kaiser Wilhelm Monument

06 Widukind Museum

13 Hermannsdenkmal monument

14 LWL-Westfalian Open Air Museum

The Exhilarating World of Culture

04 GOP Kaiserpalais Bad Oeynhausen

07 MARTa Herford

09 Bad Salzuflen Gradierwerk experience

11 City Art Gallery

18 Westfalen Culinarium

21 Heinz Nixdorf MuseumsForum (HNF)

The Hermannshöhen® – The Teutoburg Forest and the Eggegebirge hills at close quarters

Weser

Mittellandkanal

Ems

Ems

EG

GE

GE

BI

RG

E

W I E H E N G E B I R G E

WA

L D

T E U T O B U R G E R

Schieder-Schwalenberg

-Bad Meinberg

Marienmünster-Vörden

Steinheim

Höxter

BrakelBad Driburg

Altenbeken

Nieheim

Detmold

Lemgo

Bad Seebruch

Hille

Bad Senkelteich

Bad Salzuflen

Vlotho

Minden

Lübbecke

Rödinghausen

BündeSpenge

Werther

Bielefeld

Gütersloh

Rietberg

Delbrück

Paderborn

BürenBad Wünnenberg

Lichtenau

Bad Lippspringe

Rheda--Wiedenbrück

Harse-winkel

Halle

PortaWestfalica

BadOeynhausen

PreußischOldendorf

Horn

Dalheim

Neuenheerse

The Teutoburg Forest wellness cycling route Cycling in the “Healing Garden of Germany”

TeutoWellness 50plus

Why not combine the enjoyment of nature with the pursuit of fitness and wellness along the Teutoburg Forest wellness cycling route? Experience the balance between body and soul, of movement, relaxation and pleasure in the spa landscape of the Teutoburg Forest.

On quiet and well-signposted trails, the cycling route leads you to seven first-rate spas and many health resorts in the „Healing Garden of Germany“, through ever changing scenery and passing numerous landmarks. Two cross-links divide the 500km long route into three shorter circuits, allowing the cyclist to explore longer or shorter journeys depending on physical strength, time and inclination.

More than 30 locations along the route offer a wide range of tailor-made wellness opportunities. Classical natural medicine, modern thermal spas, saunas, massage, and Far-Eastern relaxation treatments, guarantee wellbeing, rest and physical health.

Wellness for the senses, too, through culture, history and nature in the Teutoburg Forest. Opulent castles and other buildings of the Weser Renaissance give an insight into past lives and are the most important architectural witnesses of the Renaissance north of the Alps. Ornate half-timbered houses nestle within defensive town walls, impressive and peaceful monastery buildings reflect the simple life of their former occupants.

A stroll in the variety of gardens and parks of the region or a rest in one of the attractive cafés offer a welcome break. Gently rolling hills

Feeling good and relaxing, in and around the Teuto-burg Forest – twenty attractive hotels and tourist information centres have put together amazing weekend arrangements for visitors.

Warm and cosy on a wet weekend in autumn or winter, or re-freshing as a sea breeze in summer. TeutoWellness 50plus caters for active ramblers and cycling enthusiasts and has a range of offers to suit everyone. Many of our hosts provide services such as luggage transfer and pick-up at the station. The TeutoWellness 50plus cata-logue lists choices for guests wanting to spoil themselves with beauty treatments and visitors eager to discover the healing powers of the Teutoburg Forest. Mud and salts are used in a variety of rejuvenating and health giving applications.

Gastronomic delights are on the menu in all our accommodation and holiday locations. Culinary pampering is a major part of wellbeing. And best of all: The varied landscape is an added visual treat, free of charge!

Are you tempted by a wellness weekend in the Teutoburg Forest? Then order your free “TeutoWellness 50plus” catalogue. Simply dial 0521-967 33 25 from within Germany or +49-521-967 33 25 from abroad or find us on the internet at www.teuto50plus.de. Here you will also see all current offers with links to our partners. It’s worth a click!

Imprint

Publisher: OstWestfalenLippe Marketing GmbH Teutoburger Wald Tourismus Jahnplatz 533602 BielefeldPhone: 05 21-9 6733-25 Fax: 05 21-9 [email protected]

Concept, Text, Maps: OstWestfalenLippe Marketing GmbH and the involved districts, towns and communities.

Editorial control: Heiko Böddeker

V.i.S.d.P.: Herbert Weber, Geschäftsführer

Photos: OstWestfalenLippe Marketing GmbH and the involved districts, towns and communities. GOP Bad Oeynhausen (4), Bernd Picker/Die Bildidee (5), Harald Wurm (6), Thorsten Gödecker/Pro Herford GmbH (7), Stelzerfoto Bielefeld (10), Marc Detering (12), Safaripark Stukenbrock (15), Jutta Brüdern, Braunschweig (19), Falko Sieker (20), Dirk Topel (21), LWL / WALB (23).

Layout: Kontur Design GmbH

Note: No liability assumed for details of services. Reprinting of articles and images only with express permission of the publishers. 1st edition, August 2008.

T P TRAILSO F G E R M A N Y

D e u t s c h l a n d s b e s t e W a n d e r w e g e

The Exitement of the Middle Ages

08 Ravensberg Castle Ruin

12 Sparrenburg Castle

19 Corvey Castle

20 Neuhaus Castle

22 Wewelsburg Castle

23 Dalheim Monastery – LWL Regional Museum of Monastic Culture

This annual garden landscape project is the cultural emblem of the re-gion around the Teutoburg Forest. A special feature is its unique com-bination of garden design with fine arts, music and literature. Focal points are the art installations within “Rauminszenierungen bildender Kunst“, the literature and music festival “Wege durch das Land”, and the garden restoration programme “Neue »Alte« Gärten“ piloted by the regional commission for local communities Landschaftsverband Westfalen-Lippe. The annual events programme presents art, culture and landscape in beautiful and unusual locations, rediscovering and honouring the gardening history of the region. Experience outdoor art installations by renowned artists such as Olafur Eliasson, Jenny Holzer, Jan Vercruysse and Georg Condo. Their site-specific works put the spotlight on the historic gardens and modern parks set within the wonderful landscapes of the rivers Weser and Ems.

Follow in the footsteps of poets and thinkers like Rainer Maria Rilke, Annette von Droste-Hülshoff and Friedrich Hölderlin, who made these voyages of discovery long ago. Every year, in “Wege durch das Land”, the Literaturbüro OWL agency presents the cultural wealth of the region in poetry and other events: world-renowned authors such as Cees Noteboom and acting stars like Ben Becker, Klaus Maria Brandauer and Martina Gedeck, music groups including the Kronos Quartet and the Venice Baroque Orchestra present new perspectives on culture in unique settings.

Enjoy rare trees and shrubs, baroque gardens and landscape parks surrounding castles, manor houses, monasteries and spa towns. Each year further gardens from an abundance of more than 200 such spaces are being restored by the Landschaftsverband Westfalen-Lippe into new “old” gardens and opened to garden lovers. Further informa-tion at www.gartenlandschaftowl.de.

Garten_Landschaft OstWestfalenLippe

Bad Driburg landscape and spa park: Anchor Garden in the European Garden Heritage Network. (© Gräflicher Park)

Enjoy relaxing in a stylish ambience.(© TeutoWellness 50plus)

Connoisseurs welcome: close to nature through atmospheric landscapes.

Discoveries aplenty: unparalleled nature and magnificent views.

Namesake and staging point: Hermann (Arminius) monument in the Teutoburg Forest.

[email protected]

24 Great Places To Visit Classics & Insider Tips to

Amaze, Discover and Enjoy

Teutoburg Forest Teutoburg Forest

WWW.TEUTOBURGERWALD.DE

Pathways through the land: Bernt Hahn reading at Wendlinghausen Castle park.(© Archiv Literaturbüro OWL)

Cycling through the Healing Garden of Germany: the Teutoburg Forest wellness cycling route.

Quality spas welcome you.

and stretches of lowland in the river valleys of Weser and Ems enrich the landscapes along the route.

Further information at www.wellness-radroute.de or in the tourist information centres of nearby towns.

over 100,000 inhabitants

50,000 – 100,000 inhabitants

30,000 – 50,000 inhabitants

15,000 – 30,000 inhabitants

under 15,000 inhabitants

Hamburg

Hannover Berlin

Dresden

München

Düsseldorf

Frankfurt

Gently rolling hills and stretches of lowland in the river valleys of Weser and Ems enrich the landscapes along the route.

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High on the ridge of the Teutoburg Forest, a mas-sive tower glances out from behind dense wood-lands. Anyone who reaches the thick sandstone walls will recognise this as a fortified tower with its thirty battlements and an old surrounding wall. Ravensberg Castle was one of the mightiest fortified castles in Northern Germany. This was a place of fighting and conquering.

To protect his dominion, Hermann II of Cavelage, Count of Ravensburg, erected Ravens-berg Castle around 1080 as a military stronghold. The building robustly withstood numerous assaults for many centuries and behind its forti-fications offered safety to many famous lords of the castle. Its final demise was not due to enemy attack, but to a decree by King Wilhelm I who had the castle partly pulled down in 1733 to use the stones for new buildings. After a campaign to save the castle, it now presents itself in new glory. From the observation tower, where Hermann II of Cavelage surveyed his territory, the visitor can enjoy a unique panorama over the Ravens-berg hills and the Gütersloh district far into the Münsterland.

GPS Navigation Address Clever Schlucht 9

33829 Borgholzhausen

Information Address Stiftung Burg Ravensberg

Burg Ravensberg 133829 Borgholzhausen

Phone: +49-54 25-93 [email protected]

www.stiftung-burg-ravensberg.de

Public Transport From Borgholzhausen railway

station, Pium bus to stop „Burg Ravensberg“

(Pium-Bus: 0 54 25-933 99 01)

Ravensberg Castle Ruin08

Sparrenburg Castle is Bielefeld’s landmark and the favourite destination for visitors to the town. Situated high above the old town and nestling within the Teutoburg Forest, its tower welcomes all from afar.

The medieval castle was built between 1214 and 1250 by the Count of Ravensberg. Every day from April to October, visitors can climb the 37 m high tower to enjoy an impressive panorama over the town and the surrounding countryside. Twice a day, guided tours are on offer through the extensive maze of underground passages, the casemates. Special guided tours for groups can be arranged on request.

Sparrenburg Castle also provides the striking backdrop for the annual Sparrenburgfest, a medieval spectacular at the end of July. History and culture of the late Middle Ages come vividly to life during this three-day event.

GPS Navigation Address Am Sparrenberg

33602 Bielefeld

Information Address Tourist-Information im

Neuen Rathaus Niederwall 23

33602 Bielefeld Phone: +49-5 21-51 69 99

[email protected]

Public Transport From Bielefeld main railway

station, StadtBahn line 2, direction Sieker to Landgericht.

Sparrenburg Castle12

Corvey Castle is a place unique for its archi-tecture, culture and history. The ensemble of buildings including the almost 1200 year old westwork entrance, the baroque abbey church, the castle featuring an ornate emperor’s hall, the cloister and the magnificent princely library containing more than 70,000 volumes, in which the German poet Hoffmann von Fallersleben worked as a librarian, radiates a distinctive cul-tural and historical aura. Due to its importance, Corvey has been nominated for UNESCO World Heritage Site status.

Corvey Castle offers a delightful mix of arts and culture. The westwork and the baroque prince-bishop’s residence are its focal points. Concerts and festivals, the museum Höxter- Corvey with its permanent collections and numerous special exhibitions, and the adjacent restaurant and winery attract visitors from around the world.

GPS Navigation Address Corveyer Allee/Schloss Corvey

37671 Höxter

Information Address Kulturkreis Höxter-Corvey gGmbH

Schloss Corvey37671 Höxter

Phone: +49-52 71-6 94-0 [email protected]

www.schloss-corvey.de

Public Transport From Höxter Rathaus railway station, bus line 223, direction

Zur Lüre to Höxter Corvey.

Corvey Castle19

Neuhaus Castle – one of the most beautiful moated castles of the Weser Renaissance in West-falia – is the former residence of the Paderborn prince-bishops. Begun as early as the 13th century, extensions to the castle continued until the 16th century, giving its present four wings with four round corner towers and a moat. The building, situated on a peninsula formed by the rivers Alme, Lippe and Pader, now houses a school.

For the regional garden festival in 1994, the castle and its ancillary buildings were restored and the baroque garden was laid out to original 18th century plans. Since then, the area has been a popular public park – the “Schloss- und Auenpark”. With its museums, galleries and two restaurants, and a varied summer culture and events programme within the framework of the “Paderborner Schloßsommer”, the castle and its meadow parklands make a very attractive leisure destination.

GPS Navigation Address Zur Gartenschau

(Parking place “Merschweg”)33104 Paderborn/Schloß Neuhaus

Information Address Schloßpark und Lippesee GmbH

Marstallstraße 1033104 Paderborn/Schloß Neuhaus

Phone: +49-52 54-8 01 [email protected]

www.schlosspark-paderborn.de

Public Transport From Paderborn main railway

station, Padersprinter bus lines 1, 8 and 11 or BVO bus line

440 direction Delbrück to Schloß Neuhaus.

Neuhaus Castle20

At a significant historic site, Germany’s only triangular castle sits majestically above the Paderborner Land. The district museum of Wewelsburg documents the history of this impressive, three-sided castle enclosure, built in the Weser Renaissance style from 1603 to 1609 by the Paderborn prince-bishops. It also shows the history of the region around Paderborn from first settlement to secularisation in 1802.

A permanent exhibition on “Wewelsburg 1933–1945” gives information on its occupation by the SS. In their former guardhouse, photos, documents and models bear witness to the Niederhagen concentration camp which was located here.

In addition to the museum, the castle’s south wing houses a large modern youth hostel. Explore the Alme river cycling trail and break your journey in the romantic river valley with its magnificent views of the towering castle.

GPS Navigation Address Burgwall 19

33142 Büren-Wewelsburg

Information Address Kreismuseum Wewelsburg

Burgwall 1933142 Büren-Wewelsburg

Phone: +49-29 55 -76 [email protected]

www.wewelsburg.de

Public Transport From Paderborn main railway

station, bus line 460 direction Büren-Wewelsburg to Schule.

Wewelsburg Castle22

Medieval nunnery, Augustinian canonry, prosperi-ty in the Baroque period, Prussian state demesne, estate farm – after 550 years of chequered histo-ry, Dalheim Monastery has started a new phase. Uniquely in Europe, it now houses a museum of monastic cultural life. Significant and precious exhibits are displayed in the almost completely preserved monastery buildings which have, over the centuries, maintained an impressive power and calm nestling in the gently rolling country-side of the surrounding Altenau valley.

With its Gothic cloisters, luxuriant gardens and newly designed exhibition rooms, the LWL regional museum of monastic culture invites the visitor to discover the fascinating variety within monastic life. The baroque former convent garden at the heart of the monastery, once the sole preserve of Augustinian canons for their rest and recreation, now attracts many visitors with its floral splendour, its vegetables and a host of medical and symbolic plants.

A variety of scenic trails around the monastery at Dalheim offer opportunities for shorter strolls or extended walking tours.

GPS Navigation Address Am Kloster 9

33165 Lichtenau

Information Address Tourist-Information

Am Kloster 933165 Lichtenau

Phone: +49-52 92 -93 19-2 [email protected]

Public Transport

From Paderborn main railway station, bus line 482 direction

Lichtenau-Dalheim to Dalheim-Mitte.

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The Aqua Magica landscape and culture park is a favourite destination for all the family. The main attraction of the c.20 hectare park is a giant water crater 18 meters deep, into which you can climb. Experience the colossal forces of a 30 me-ter water fountain, shooting skywards at regular intervals accompanied by exciting light and sound installations. Other attractions include the world climate avenue with its 240 plane trees, show gardens created by local garden centres, the Aqua Magica Glasshouse Café and ingenious play areas for children. This contemporary landscape and culture park has a varied events programme catering for all ages. Over several days at the end of August, the unique literary festival „Poetische Quellen“ acquaints visitors with a great variety of poetic sources.

On a beautiful natural stage, literature buffs congregate to meet internationally renowned authors, young poets and pugnacious writers for readings, discussions and talks while feasting their eyes on the green oasis around them.

AQUA MAGICA Landscape and Culture Park

GPS Navigation Address Bültestraße (parking place)

32584 Löhne

Information Address AQUA MAGICA

Bad Oeynhausen & Löhne GmbHKoblenzer Str. 20c

32584 LöhnePhone: +49-57 31-30 200-0

[email protected]

Public Transport From Löhne railway station, bus

line 438 direction Bad Oeynhausen to Aqua Magica.

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Olderdissen Animal Park, a much loved visitor attraction, has been in existence for over 75 years. Many of its features have changed, been enlarged and improved since its opening, but its main aim has been constant: to make local flora and fauna accessible to all. The animal park now houses around 450 animals of 100 indigenous species, including many protected varieties.

The total area of 15 hectares is situated in the heart of the Teutoburg Forest, surrounded by beautiful countryside with fields, woods, meadows and ponds. A zoo school, a café with outdoor seating, a playground – Olderdissen Animal Park is a destination for all the family. And best of all: it is open 24 hours a day and charges no admission.

After a short stroll through the Teutoburg Forest, you arrive at the nearby Bielefeld Botani-cal Garden. This garden is also open all year round and free of charge.

Olderdissen Animal Park

GPS Navigation Address Dornberger Straße 149 a

33619 Bielefeld

Information Address Heimat-Tierpark Olderdissen

Dornberger Straße 149a33619 Bielefeld

Phone: +49-5 21-51 29 [email protected]

www.bielefeld.de

Public Transport From Bielefeld main

railway station, StadtBus line 24 to Tierpark.

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For those who believe that the local fauna at the edge of the Teutoburg Forest restricts itself to deer, foxes and hares, the zoo and safari park at Schloß Holte-Stukenbrock is full of surprises: the only white lions in Europe stretch out contentedly in the sand while tigers prowl and giraffes and elephants move gracefully around. The sensa-tional attraction are the white tigers, of whom only very few survive around the world. Covering 650,000 m2, the park offers a combination of entertainment and safari with 600 animals from all over the planet in realistic habitats.

After a safari through the wilderness, Europe’s fastest and highest wild water rafting course, the “Kongo River” provides thrills of a special kind. Twenty adventure rides guarantee beastly fun for all the family, from the mega drop of “Giraffe Tower”, to the “Flying Elephant” and the wild journey on a rollercoaster called “Marienkäfer-Achterbahn”. Little water rats can romp about in the knee-deep pool of the water playground.

Africa and the Wild West are never closer than at the Hollywood and Safari Park in the district of Gütersloh. Breathtaking magical shows in the Hollywood Theatre bring the glamour of the dream factory to the Teutoburg Forest.

Stukenbrock Hollywood and Safari Park

GPS Navigation Address Mittweg 16

33758 Schloß Holte-Stukenbrock

Information Address Zoo Safaripark und

Hollywoodpark StukenbrockMittweg 16

33758 Schloß Holte-StukenbrockPhone: +49-52 07-95 24 10

[email protected]

Public Transport From Schloß Holte-Stukenbrock

railway station, bus line 84.1 local to

Safaripark Eingang

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Awarded third place in the competition to find Germany’s most beautiful parks in 2006: The Gütersloh Botanical Garden. Designed as a show and flower garden at the beginning of the 19th century, the botanical garden in Gütersloh displays an impressive range of plants and an attractive combination of historical elements and contemporary art. Architectural focal point is the light flooded palm house café, the opulence of art nouveau with the straight lines of modernism combining into a temple to pleasure.

The botanical garden is an encyclopaedia of design ideas for garden lovers and it provides a world of colours and scents with oases of calm to stroll and relax in. The seven themed gardens were individually arranged to offer inspiration and information at the same time. The visitor can witness the growth, flowering and scent of plants close up, or study the healing powers of more than 100 medicinal plants in the apothe-cary garden. In his tunnel of scents, Danish artist Olafur Eliasson has created a symphony for sen-sitive noses. This permanent three-dimensional installation presents a harmonious composition of tender rose fragrances and spicy herbs while walking through an arbour.

Gütersloh Botanical Garden

GPS Navigation Address Parkstraße/Am Stadtgarten

33332 Gütersloh

Information Address ServiceCenter der

Gütersloh Marketing GmbH Berliner Straße 63

33330 GüterslohPhone: +49-52 41-21 13 60

[email protected]

Public Transport From Gütersloh main railway

station, bus line 202 to Am Anger.

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The Externsteine rock formation was of major importance to our ancestors even as early as the Stone Age. Visit and admire this towering group of rocks reaching up to 35m in the Teutoburg Forest/Eggegebirge nature reserve and discover on a guided tour its history and origins. Enjoy the mystical ambience, the peace and quiet and the fantastic views on a walk around the Externsteine.

The rock formation is part of the central ridge of the Teutoburg Forest created from sandstone in the Lower Cretaceous period. During the shaping of the hills around 70 million years ago, the originally horizontal layer of lower cretaceous sandstone was pressed vertically upwards in the Externsteine area. This distinctive rock formation is part of a nature reserve of the same name. The relief depicting Christ’s Descent from the Cross, dating from around 1150, is a central feature. It is one of the earliest Christian monumental stone sculptures and the most significant record of its kind in the whole of Northwestern Europe.

Externsteine

GPS Navigation Address Externsteiner Straße

(Parking place)32805 Horn-Bad Meinberg

Information Address Lippe Tourismus & Marketing AG

Felix-Fechenbach-Str. 532756 Detmold

Phone: +49-52 31-62-10 [email protected]

www.externsteine.de

Public Transport From Horn-Bad Meinberg railway

station, bus line 782 direction Detmold to Externsteine.

April to October at weekends also Touristik line 792,

www.naturparkbus.de.

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In Warburg – Scherfede, in the Hochstift forestry area, the “Hammerhof” information centre on forests, wood and the environment welcomes visitors. It was opened in 2004 by the forestry commission of Northrhine-Westfalia. Through exhibitions, seminars, guided tours and lectures, you can learn about the region and its forests. The on-site café is open Tuesday to Sunday after-noons and on request. Home-made cakes and venison products are house specialities.

The forest information centre is adjacent to a 170 hectare bison enclosure. The last free-roaming bison in Germany was shot in 1755. To prevent extinction of this, the largest European land mammal, the Hardehausen bison enclosure was established in 1958 by the regional forestry commission. Since 2004, and uniquely within Europe, the two bison subspecies of Caucasian mountain bison and Lowland bison have lived here in separate enclosures.

In addition to bisons, the centre is home to a breeding group of around twenty Tarpan horses. These horses became extinct in the wild at the end of the 19th century. Two further enclosures protect wild boar and white deer.

Hammerhof Forest Information Centre

GPS Navigation Address Walme

34414 Warburg-Scherfede

Information Address Waldinformationszentrum

HammerhofWalme

34414 Warburg ScherfedePhone: +49-56 42-949 75-0

[email protected]/hammerhof

Public Transport From Warburg-Scherfede railway

station, bus line 506 (Sundays from May to October also Wisent-line) to Scherfede-

West or Hammerhof.

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The Westfalian Mill Trail connects 43 wind, water and horse mills, most in good working order, in addition to Germany’s only working boatmill on the river Weser near Minden, creating a unique mill museum on a circular route of around 300 km between the Weser, the Wiehen hills and the Dümmer lake. The versatility and fascination of traditional milling skills are demonstrated at the milling and baking days on the Westfalian Mill Trail. They bring the past to life in an air of romanticism and offer visitors Westfalian hospi-tality with special delicacies.

The complete route can be divided into three attractive stages allowing shorter day trips. Bespoke itineraries in combination with the fleet of white cruise boats on the river Weser and the Mittelland canal, and an authentically restored Prussian steam train are also available. Cyclists and walkers enjoy a leisurely stroll or a daydream on their own trail networks, away from the busy main roads. Tailor-made pre-arranged holiday packages are excellent value for money, leaving you free to enjoy your leisure time.

Westfalian Mill Trail

GPS Navigation Address Auf der Imlage 2

(Kolthoffsche Windmühle Levern)32351 Stemwede-Levern

Information Address Mühlenkreis Minden-Lübbecke

Postfach 258032382 Minden

Phone: +49-5 71 -8 07 [email protected]

www.muehlenkreis.de

Public Transport No direct public transport.

Nearby connections throughout the route.

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Widukind – Saxon aristocrat, heathen freedom fighter, Christian hero or rebel? His true life and deeds remain hidden in the dark recesses of history – but they still create the great Widukind myth. The Franconian empire’s annals document heavy fighting between Saxons and Franconians in the years from 772 until 785. As leader of the Saxons, Widukind is said to have organised upri-sings against the Franconian forces. He eventu-ally ended his resistance and allowed himself to be baptised. Those are the only confirmed facts about Widukind. Every epoch creates its own image of this Saxon nobleman.

The newly opened Widukind Museum in Enger welcomes the visitor on a journey through the centuries. Learn more about the changing approach to the figure of Widukind and go on an exhilarating search for the real man, analysing bone fragments and other relics. A system of audio guides is an integral part of the exhibition.

Special packages for children and adults, children’s birthdays and school parties ensure that every visit becomes an unforgettable expe-rience. For more information, visit the website and find educational and other events under “Museumspädagogik”.

Widukind Museum

GPS Navigation Address Kirchplatz 10

32130 Enger

Information Address Widukind Museum

Kirchplatz 1032130 Enger

Phone: +49-52 24-91 09 [email protected]

Public Transport From Herford railway station, bus line 465 or 466 direction

Spenge to Enger, Bahnhofstraße.

From Bünde railway station, bus line 654 direction Enger to

Bachstraße.

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The Hermannsdenkmal monument in the Teutoburg Forest – landmark of Detmold and of the whole region. The 53.5 m high monument commemorates the famous Varus battle against the Romans 2000 years ago.

On old Germanic fortifications, a large defen-sive earth and stone ring provides a plateau of 500 m long by 400 m wide. The plan to erect an imposing monument to Arminius originated with Ernst von Bandel, a 19th architect and sculptor working in Hannover and Berlin. Bandel staked all his personal wealth realising his life’s ambition to create this structure. He single-mindedly over came strong opposition to his ideas. Bandel started work on his chosen hilltop site in 1838, but it took 37 years until the summer of 1875 for him to see completion of his monument. During the last years of building, the artist lived per manently on “his mountain” in a rudimen-tary wooden hut, the “Bandelhütte”. Climb the monument today and be enticed by the story of Arminius – Hermann the Cherusker. An attractive destination for families, groups, and all those interested in culture and the natural environ-ment.

Hermannsdenkmal monument

GPS Navigation Address Grotenburg 50(Parking place)

32760 Detmold

Information Address Lippe Tourismus & Marketing AG

Felix-Fechenbach-Str. 532756 Detmold

Phone: +49-52 31-62-10 [email protected]

www.hermannsdenkmal.de

Public Transport From Detmold railway station,

Touristik bus line 792 direction Schieder

(April to October at weekends, www.naturparkbus.de).

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90 hectares and more than 100 buildings welcome the visitor: Germany’s largest open air museum offers a variety of weather dependant activities and experiences from April to October. There is always so much to discover about rural life past and present, throughout the seasons. And admission charges are low. The information office and the individual house guides will try to answer any question you may have. The museum shop in the entrance pavilion sells books, crafts and products made at the museum and in the region.

Refreshments are available in one of the restaurants, such as the new “Im weißen Ross” in the Paderborn village, or you can bring your own picnic. Our workshops are a central feature of the museum experience and are always open on special events days. In addition, educational programmes and guided tours are on offer.

LWL-Westfalian Open Air Museum

GPS Navigation Address Neustadt 31

(Follow signs)32760 Detmold

Information Address LWL-Freilichtmuseum Detmold/

Westfälisches Landesmusuem für Volkskunde

Krummes Haus32760 Detmold

Phone: +49-52 [email protected]

www.freilichtmuseum-detmold.de

Public Transport From Detmold railway station,

bus line 701 direction Berlebeck to Freilichtmuseum.

April to October at weekends also Touristik line 792,

www.naturparkbus.de.

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The Kaiser Wilhelm monument is one of the most significant and most visited tourist attractions in Germany. Built with sandstone from the Porta region between 1892 and 1896, and with an overall height of 88 meters, it towers over the well-known geographical landmark of Porta Westfalica, where the river Weser breaks through the Wiehen and Weser hill ranges.

From here, the visitor enjoys a magnificent panorama over the Weser hills and the northern German lowlands. The monument to emperor Wilhelm is also a junction of major walking trails in an attractive walking region with prehistoric mound systems and the foundations of a cruciform church from the 10th century – an archaeological and architectural rarity in Europe.

A wide variety of leisure opportunities are accessible from here, including river cruises on the Weser.

Kaiser Wilhelm Monument

GPS Navigation Address Kaiserstraße

32457 Porta Westfalica

Information Address Tourist-Information

Haus des GastesKempstr. 6

32457 Porta WestfalicaPhone: +49-5 71 -791-280

[email protected]

Public Transport No direct public transport.

Nearest station: Porta Westfalica.

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The waterways crossing is located to the north of Minden, where the Mittelland canal passes over the river Weser. The main buildings for crossing and connecting the two waterways were created between 1911 and 1914. At 325 km, the Mittelland canal is the longest artificial inland waterway in Germany; it connects the Dortmund-Ems canal with the river Elbe and the Elbe-Havel canal.

The Minden waterways crossing is the second largest in Europe after the one in Magdeburg and its boatlift is one of the major tourist attractions of the region. If you are visiting Minden and its windmill trail, why not combine this with a boat trip? The Mindener Fahrgastschifffahrt company offers a range of cruises on the river Weser and the Mittelland canal. Highlight of many boat excursions is a journey through the historic Minden boat lift with its lock chamber, the Schacht schleuse, negotiating a height difference of 13 meters. A variety of cruises offer you the chance to see Minden and its surroundings from a very different perspective. The Minden boatlift also provides an excellent starting point for walks and cycling tours along the Weser.

Minden Waterways Crossing

GPS Navigation Address Fuldastraße

Follow signs to parking place.32423 Minden

Information Address Mindener Fahrgastschiffahrt

GmbH & Co. KGFuldastraße

32423 MindenPhone: +49-5 71 -64 80-800

[email protected]

Public Transport From Minden railway station,

bus linie 507/508 directionPetershagen to VMR Betriebshof.

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An impressive neo-baroque former royal palace rises above the extensive spa gardens of Bad Oeynhausen. Once used as a spa building, it now provides the opulent architectural backdrop for a varied programme of modern entertainment and a choice of gastronomic delights.

More than 4,000 m2 under one roof housing several restaurant areas, events venues, a dance club and the GOP variety theatre, the imposing dome making it one of the most beautiful thea-tres in Germany. The GOP Varieté presents lavish productions of variety shows in all their richness. Acrobatics, juggling, magic and comedy combine into a glittering and heady mix.

The Palmgarten restaurant and the buffet restaurant and brasserie indulge their guests with a wide range of delicacies. Fine dining à la carte, fresh individually prepared menus from the open cooking buffet, tempting desserts and select wines are served in a stylish ambience. For nighthawks and dancing aficionados, the Adiamo dance club is an excellent venue: regular jazz, pop music, the latest hits and DJs, and many special events in a historic setting.

GPS Navigation Address Morsbachallee 1

Parking site32545 Bad Oeynhausen

Information Address GOP Varieté-Theater Kaiserpalais

Bad OeynhausenIm Kurgarten 8

32545 Bad OeynhausenPhone: +49-57 31-74 48-0

[email protected]

Public Transport From Bad Oeynhausen main rail-way station, short walk through

the spa gardens. Follow signs.

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MARTa Herford opened on May 7th 2005. With the triad of “M” (for Möbel=furniture), “ART” and “a” (for architecture/ambience), the project gives new momentum to art, design, architecture and business in the Herford region and far beyond.

The stunning creation by world-renowned architect Frank Gehry is a cutting-edge combina-tion of museum, centre of excellence and events forum. Regular exhibitions reflect contemporary positions on art and design. The museum aims to pinpoint and redefine the often contradictory interdependency of business and art. In addition to its events forum, MARTa Herford offers spaces for private functions, cultural and business events.

Flowing architectural shapes and an extra-ordinary ambience provide an unforgettable setting for your event. The MARTa Café Bar and Restaurant with its patio overlooking the river Aa complements the experience with a wide range of culinary specialities.

GPS Navigation Address Goebenstraße 4–10

32052 Herford

Information Address MARTa Herford gGmbH

Goebenstraße 4–1032052 Herford

Phone: +49-5221-99 44 30-0 [email protected]

Public Transport From Herford railway station,

direction Goebenstraße (station plaza left),

approx. 3 minutes walk.

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You cannot miss Bad Salzuflen’s landmarks: the Gradierwerke, giant interwoven blackthorn hedges, over 300 m long, reaching skywards. Often wrongly called “Salinen” salt works, these hedges were originally used to produce salts and are now an extensive open-air inhalation park, bringing a fresh sea breeze into the centre of the town. Up to 600,000 litres of saltwater trickle over these imposing structures every day, thereby giving a healthy maritime climate all year round.

A special visitor attraction in Bad Salzuflen is the walk-through ErlebnisGradierwerk expe-rience. This new facility was built in 2007 and offers a range of features unique in Europe. A passageway with small tranquil alcoves leads to a saltwater misting chamber, in which the visitor can deeply inhale the freshest sea air. Saltwater is not only sprinkled onto it from the outside, but also onto the interior surfaces. Gentle music and an ever-changing starry sky ensure wonderful rest and relaxation. Magnificent views from the observation platform of the Gradierwerk over the spa gardens and Bad Salzuflen’s spa architecture combine to make every visit an unforgettable experience.

GPS Navigation Address Parking garage Kurpark P2

Parking place SophienstraßeSophienstraße

32105 Bad Salzuflen

Information Address Staatsbad Salzuflen GmbH

Tourist InformationParkstraße 20

32105 Bad SalzuflenPhone: +49-52 22-1 83-183

[email protected]

Public Transport From Bad Salzuflen railway station, bus line 943 direc-tion Waldemeine/Heide to

Kurgastzentrum.

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In 1968, the Kunsthalle Bielefeld was opened as a museum and exhibition space for international 20th century art. It was built by the New York architect and art historian Philip Johnson. The pink sandstone cube houses Bielefeld’s perma-nent civic collection focussing on masterworks of Expressionism by Beckmann, Heckel, Kirchner, Nolde and Schmidt-Rottluff. Cubist sculptures are a further highlight, complemented by groups of works from Max Ernst, Man Ray, Anselm Kiefer and Georg Baselitz.

In addition to showing its permanent collec-tion, the Kunsthalle stages four major annual exhibitions featuring classic Modernism, Expres-sionism, contemporary art and photo graphy. Exhibitions on Picasso, Matisse, Caspar David Friedrich, Kasimir Malewitsch, Donald Judd and Emil Nolde have attracted international acclaim.

The City Art Gallery is situated on the edge of Bielefeld’s old town with its numerous sights, shopping and leisure opportunities.

GPS Navigation Address Artur-Ladebeck-Straße 5

33602 Bielefeld

Information Address Kunsthalle Bielefeld

Artur-Ladebeck-Straße 533602 Bielefeld

Phone: +49-5 21-32 99 [email protected]

Public Transport From Bielefeld main railway

station, StadtBahn line 1 direction Senne to Kunsthalle/Adenauer-

platz.

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The unique museum concept of the Westfalen Culinarium in Nieheim is full of surprises. Located along one street in the historic town centre, the Lange Straße, four museums with a total of 3,000 m2 and open daily, are dedicated to the culinary world of Westfalia. The visitor can dis-cover how excellent beer is made, how the holes get into the cheese, why Westfalian hams taste so delicious and how a little black bread with the name of “Pumpernickel” has become renowned worldwide.

Savour the enticing flavours and smells, listen and touch. Sophisticated multi-media displays let you delve into the exciting history of traditional foods from around Westfalia.

Each museum shows you where the culinary roots of the Westfalian people lie and how you can trace them today. Find out why beer brewing was a woman’s job well into the Middle Ages and why men condescendingly called women-only pubs “boozers for hags” and “bad women’s schools”.

After a stroll through the interactive mu-seums, visitors can sample hearty fare such as Westfalian “Handgreiflichkeiten” or Westfalian “Schweinkram” in the restaurant at the cheese museum.

GPS Navigation Address Lange Straße 1233039 Nieheim

Information Address Westfalen Culinarium

Lange Straße 1233039 Nieheim

Phone: +49-52 74-95 [email protected] www.westfalen-culinarium.de

Public Transport From Steinheim/Westf. railway

station, bus line 575 to Nieheim Kornhaus.

From Bad Driburg railway station, bus line 583 to Nieheim Kornhaus.

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The is the largest computer museum in the world. On more than 6,000 m2 of exhibition space, the museum illustrates the development of numbers and writing into the computer age of the 21st century. Among the more than 2,000 exhibits are historic typewriters and calculating machines, the first PCs, and the latest develop-ments in software and intelligent robots.

The HNF sees itself as an interactive venue. Multi-media terminals, audio and video instal-lations and functioning models invite the visitor to get hands-on. The software theatre offers the opportunity to experience cyberspace while in the foyer you can test new PC games. In addition to the permanent collection, changing special exhibitions at the HNF illustrate the role of IT in numerous real-life applications, such as medicine, sports and mathematics.

The MuseumsForum houses not only the computer museum, but also a conference and congress centre, a specialist and executive training forum and a bistro.

GPS Navigation Address Fürstenallee 7

33102 Paderborn

Information Address Tourist Information Paderborn

Marienplatz 2a33098 Paderborn

Phone: +49-52 51-88-29 [email protected]

www.paderborn.de www.hnf.de

Public Transport From Paderborn main railway

station, Padersprinter bus line 11 to MuseumsForum.

Heinz Nixdorf MuseumsForum (HNF)21Dalheim Monastery –

Museum of Monastic Culture