--- title: "Historischer Stadtkern Rietberg" url: "https://en.teutoburgerwald.de/region/excursion/poi/historischer-stadtkern-rietberg" description: "The historic town center is not only the center of the seven districts, but also the historical heart of the town. Rietberg is characterized by its past as a former county residence and former state capital. The entire town center within the ramparts is a listed building. If you have the time, you can immerse yourself in the lives of people hundreds of years ago - often described and explained in the inscriptions on the ornate gables of the numerous half-timbered houses. The lovingly restored half-timbered buildings have also given Rietberg the nickname \"town of beautiful gables\". Examples of historical monuments and landmarks worth seeing that enrich the townscape include the historic town hall, the former Franciscan monastery, St. John's Chapel, the Catholic parish church of St. John the Baptist and many more." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/184852/868b5059a3f35da1a4a39ddc22bf082b1b57518e1dcbf9f143de65b48447fde7/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Teutoburg Forest > Discover the region > Excursion > POI" --- Share Historischer Stadtkern Rietberg =============================== - Historic town centre Luftaufnahme von historischen Fachwerkhäusern einer charmanten Altstadt mit Menschen auf der Straße. Ein Fachwerkhaus mit weißem Stuck, braunen Holzbalken und roten Dachziegeln, umgeben von Grün. Eine idyllische Landschaft mit einer Holzbrücke über einen Bach, umgeben von blühenden Narzissen. Historischer Marktplatz mit Fachwerkhäusern, Kirche und zahlreichen Menschen an einem sonnigen Tag. Fachwerkhaus mit markanten Treppen und Uhr im Zentrum, flankiert von Bäumen und einer Kirchturmspitze. Historische Fachwerkhäuser mit blumengeschmückten Fenstern in einer malerischen Kopfsteinpflastergasse. Fachwerkhäuser mit bunten Fassaden an einer gepflasterten Straße; Passanten und Fahrräder davor. Fachwerkhäuser und Kirche in einer historischen Altstadt mit sonnigem Platz und Café-Tischen. Historischer Stadtkern von Rietberg mit Fachwerkhäusern und Kirche, umgeben von Grünflächen. 00:00 Rietberg - the "beautiful town on the Ems", DEKRA-certified "feel-good town" and state-approved health resort The historic town center is not only the center of the seven districts, but also the historical heart of the town. Rietberg is characterized by its past as a former county residence and former state capital. The entire town center within the ramparts is a listed building. If you have the time, you can immerse yourself in the lives of people hundreds of years ago - often described and explained in the inscriptions on the ornate gables of the numerous half-timbered houses. The lovingly restored half-timbered buildings have also given Rietberg the nickname "town of beautiful gables". Examples of historical monuments and landmarks worth seeing that enrich the townscape include the historic town hall, the former Franciscan monastery, St. John's Chapel, the Catholic parish church of St. John the Baptist and many more. Read more Good to know ------------ Openings Please note the opening hours of restaurants and retailers. Read more Price info - Read more Directions & Parking facilities Rietberg is connected to the national public transport network via Gütersloh. You can reach the historic old town and the Gartenschaupark from Gütersloh central bus station with bus route 77 from Lippstadt station and Bielefeld station on bus route 80.1 from Paderborn train station with bus line 440 to Delbrück bus station and from there with bus line 442 from Rheda-Wiedenbrück station with bus route 76 Bus timetables can be found on the OWL-Verkehr website. Arrival by car A2 Hannover (north and east - Berlin) A2, exit Gütersloh / Rietberg - via country road A2 West (from Kamener Kreuz) A2, exit Rheda-Wiedenbrück / Rietberg A44 - West Exit Erwitte - from there via the B1, B55 via Lippstadt to the junction B55 / L836 towards Bokel. Turn right onto the L836 (Bokeler Straße) to Rietberg-Bokel and then on to Rietberg. A 33 - South Take the A 33 to the Paderborn/Schloß Neuhaus exit, from there take the B64 - continue via Delbrück to Rietberg (B64). Read more License (master data) Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Pleasure/gourmet - Family and Children - Stage diverse - Food & Beverage - restaurant - restaurant - restaurant - Accomodations - Hotel - Holiday apartment - Hotel - Place of interest - City Hall/Citizens’ services - Church - Structure/Modern architecture - Tours 21.75 km - Regional bike tour 19.33 km - Regional bike tour 10.97 km - Regional bike tour Contact Rathausstraße 33397 Rietberg