Excursions & 
attractions

for day trips

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Sightseeing

  • Here you will find the best excursion destinations, attractions, sights & insider tips
    in the Teutoburg Forest / East Westphalia-Lippe (OWL) leisure region.
  • Whether spontaneous day trips at the weekend or extended excursions during your short holiday -
  • Thanks to a wide range of attractive excursion destinations and easy accessibility, everyone will find the right destination.
  • How about a trip to magnificent castles or interesting museums, for example?
  • But parks and historic town centres, old monasteries and modern architecture also make for unforgettable excursions in your free time.

 

Parks and gardens (DE)

Discover blooming paradises

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Nature & landscape (DE)

Excursions into the green

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Monasteries & churches (DE)

Corvey & Co.

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Historic town centres (DE)

Charme & Shopping

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3 corners

has the Wewelsburg - unique

59 Gardens

and parks. From the spa park to the amusement park.

72 museums

and exhibitions. Destinations not only in rain.

Charming excursion destinations, 
diverse attractions

Excursion destinations with a view in the Teutoburg Forest holiday region
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The Teutoburg Forest / OWL holiday and leisure region is rich in fascinating excursion destinations and sights - from well-known places to hidden insider tips that promise adventure and relaxation in equal measure!

Examples of well-known excursion destinations:
In addition to the famous Hermann monument, Detmold impresses with several highlights: The princely residence palace and the LWL open-air museum are real attractions for history and culture buffs. In Bielefeld, the landmark Sparrenburg Castle is a top excursion destination, the charming old town and cultural sights such as the renowned art gallery. Herford is particularly known for the Marta - an architectural masterpiece by Frank Gehry that attracts visitors from all over the world. In the Paderborn region, the triangular Wewelsburg castle near Büren and the idyllic Pader spring area in Paderborn are among the region's most popular excursion destinations. With the Weser Skywalk and the Corvey World Heritage Site, the cultural district of Höxter offers unforgettable excursions with heavenly views and historical depth. The romantic old towns of Rietberg and Rheda-Wiedenbrück enchant with their garden show parks and invite you to take a relaxing stroll. In the Mühlenkreis district, the Kaiser Wilhelm Monument at Porta Westfalica attracts visitors with its impressive panoramic views and is one of the most visited excursion destinations in the region. This diversity makes the Teutoburg Forest / OWL holiday region a true paradise for activities.

So go on, what is your next excursion destination in the Teutoburg Forest holiday region? Let the beauty of the landscape and the numerous sights inspire your activities and excursions - the possibilities are endless!

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