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

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
  • Marienplatz Paderborn
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
Bad Lippspringe
Known for Spas, Gardens and Dining
Trip time! Discover the theme park, spas and parks in Bad Lippspringe.
Altenbeken
Head to Teutoburg Forest-Egge Hills Nature Park and Westfalen-Therme—just two of the sights around Altenbeken.
Bad Wuennenberg
Known for Monuments and Historical
Trip time! Discover the monuments and history in Bad Wuennenberg.
Hoevelhof
Venture to Zoo Safaripark Stukenbrock and Neuhaus Castle—just two of the sights around Hoevelhof.

Stay near popular Paderborn District attractions