--- title: "Graffitikunst in Paderborn" url: "https://en.teutoburgerwald.de/region/excursion/poi/graffitikunst-in-paderborn" description: "A lot has happened since a wall was opened in the Paderquell area in 2012: Legal surfaces, large-format façade art and urban art projects are setting accents in public spaces. Formerly gray walls have become visible statements - creative, diverse and close to the people.Graffitimauer Busdorfgalerie In the middle of Paderborn is a place that is hard to find in this form anywhere else in Germany: the Busdorfgalerie. A monastery wall over a hundred meters long, which was opened for graffiti art by the Sisters of Mercy of St. Vincent de Paul in 2018 - sending a strong signal for openness and dialogue.Where once a classic monastery wall dominated the scene, a continuously growing space for urban art has since been created Heart graffiti The Paderborn heart graffiti in the central Paderquell area, which was redesigned in 2019, is the city's most famous graffiti. It shows the Pader as the source of Paderborn's life, which rises in the heart of the city, and is now one of the most photographed motifs in Paderborn. In the form of postcards, key rings and coffee mugs, the heart graffiti has also been a great success as a souvenir from the Pader.GraffitisternIn 2019, the graffiti wall in the Paderquell area had to be demolished except for a small remnant due to the construction of a new school. Instead, the Graffitistern in the Paderwiesen has been in place since 2021. Since then, the three star-shaped walls have been regularly sprayed with new works of art, which graffiti artists can create here in consultation with the city.Secret City Façade FestivalsThe \"Secret City Façade Festivals\", which have been held every August since 2021, continue the graffiti success story in Paderborn. It is not commissioned work that is required here, but free art. Well-known graffiti artists from Germany and abroad have now adorned numerous facades and walls with their artistic creations." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/3565970/03859084aa7f2122c327af43ed71dbac69c826637b4634c1682c44b6259cf2a6/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Teutoburg Forest > Discover the region > Excursion > POI" --- Share Graffitikunst in Paderborn ========================== - Street art/art in public spaces Between historic facades and modern urban culture, Paderborn shows a surprisingly creative side: graffiti art has long been part of the cityscape here. What many people associate with metropolises such as Berlin, Cologne or Düsseldorf has also developed its own authentic signature here. A lot has happened since a wall was opened in the Paderquell area in 2012: Legal surfaces, large-format façade art and urban art projects are setting accents in public spaces. Formerly gray walls have become visible statements - creative, diverse and close to the people. ### **Graffitimauer Busdorfgalerie**  In the middle of Paderborn is a place that is hard to find in this form anywhere else in Germany: the Busdorfgalerie. A monastery wall over a hundred meters long, which was opened for graffiti art by the Sisters of Mercy of St. Vincent de Paul in 2018 - sending a strong signal for openness and dialogue. Where once a classic monastery wall dominated the scene, a continuously growing space for urban art has since been created ### **Heart graffiti**  The Paderborn heart graffiti in the central Paderquell area, which was redesigned in 2019, is the city's most famous graffiti. It shows the Pader as the source of Paderborn's life, which rises in the heart of the city, and is now one of the most photographed motifs in Paderborn. In the form of postcards, key rings and coffee mugs, the heart graffiti has also been a great success as a souvenir from the Pader. ### **Graffitistern** In 2019, the graffiti wall in the Paderquell area had to be demolished except for a small remnant due to the construction of a new school. Instead, the Graffitistern in the Paderwiesen has been in place since 2021. Since then, the three star-shaped walls have been regularly sprayed with new works of art, which graffiti artists can create here in consultation with the city. ### **Secret City Façade Festivals** The , which have been held every August since 2021, continue the graffiti success story in Paderborn. It is not commissioned work that is required here, but free art. Well-known graffiti artists from Germany and abroad have now adorned numerous facades and walls with their artistic creations. Read more Good to know ------------ Eligibility - for Groups - for Class - for families - for individual guests - for Children of all Ages Payment methods Entrance Free Directions & Parking facilities Travel by Bus & Train: Paderborn Central Station | www.bahnhof.de/paderborn-hbf Public Transportation Information: HochstiftBewegt | Nahverkehrsgesellschaft Hochstift mbH Tel. +49 5251 12 33 66 | www.hochstiftbewegt.de Read more Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Course/seminar/hobby - Sports - Children’s programme - Food & Beverage - Bistro - Restaurant - Restaurant - Accomodations - Hotel garni - Hotel - Hotel - Package - Group Offer/Family Offer - Group Offer/Family Offer - Place of interest - Street art/art in public spaces - Venue - Park/gardens - Tours 33.36 km - Regional bike tour 3.26 km - Regional hiking trail 19.92 km - Regional bike tour Contact Königsplatz 10 33098 Paderborn