--- title: "Historischer Spieker" url: "https://en.teutoburgerwald.de/region/excursion/poi/historischer-spieker" description: "Contrary to what the name might initially suggest, the Spieker likely did not serve as part of a farmstead. Its use as a craftsman’s house has also been ruled out. According to current research, the building served more as a bailiff’s or administrative office and was thus the seat of the local official at the time. With approximately 45 square meters of living space and an equal amount of storage space, it provided ample room for this purpose.Today, the restored Spieker stands below the church in the center of Atteln. The historic building can also be used for wedding ceremonies and can be viewed while taking a stroll through the town." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/1193511/df9318d1fb3f020f83583134d90a803a7537249fa57b85d17351e1c8d38de5c4/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Teutoburg Forest > Discover the region > Excursion > POI" --- Share Historischer Spieker ==================== - Monument Historischer Spieker \| Lichtenau-Atteln With its richly decorated fan-shaped rosettes on the parapet panels, the Attelner Spieker is a striking half-timbered house in the center of Atteln. The building was constructed in 1588 in the Weser Renaissance style and is one of the historic landmarks in the Paderborn region. Contrary to what the name might initially suggest, the Spieker likely did not serve as part of a farmstead. Its use as a craftsman’s house has also been ruled out. According to current research, the building served more as a bailiff’s or administrative office and was thus the seat of the local official at the time. With approximately 45 square meters of living space and an equal amount of storage space, it provided ample room for this purpose. Today, the restored Spieker stands below the church in the center of Atteln. The historic building can also be used for wedding ceremonies and can be viewed while taking a stroll through the town. Read more Good to know ------------ General information - Bus stop available Payment methods no entrance possible Directions & Parking facilities The Spieker is located in the center of Atteln below the church. Read more License (master data) lokaler Redakteur Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Guided tour/tour - Socialising/games/meetings - Socialising/games/meetings - Food & Beverage - restaurant - café - café - Accomodations - Holiday apartment - Holiday apartment - Camper van site - Package - Group Offer/Family Offer - Group Offer/Family Offer - Place of interest - eBike charging station - Children's playground - Children's playground - Tours6.58 km - Regional hiking trail 8.35 km - Regional hiking trail 10.32 km - Regional hiking trail Contact **Historischer Spieker \| Heimatverein Atteln e.V.** Am Spieker 3a 33165 Lichtenau - Atteln