--- title: "Museum in der Kaiserpfalz" url: "https://en.teutoburgerwald.de/region/excursion/poi/museum-in-der-kaiserpfalz" description: "The focus is on Charlemagne's palace, which he had built in 777 above the Pader springs - the first and only palace in Saxony at the time. Archaeological finds such as wall paintings, glass vessels and numerous other discoveries provide a vivid picture of the appearance of this complex and its historical significance. Particularly impressive is the reconstructed Ottonian-Salian palace from the early 11th century with its chapels and the unique spring cellar, which tells of Paderborn's heyday at this time.In addition to the permanent exhibition, the museum regularly presents changing special exhibitions on various historical themes. Current information on the exhibitions and other extensive content about the museum can be found on the museum's website." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/3718006/a5f057d7189ddc678776bffe150d39fe08da16093c455fb7a9399758b17d95d3/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Teutoburg Forest > Discover the region > Excursion > POI" --- Share Museum in der Kaiserpfalz ========================= - Museum/exhibition Right in the historic center of Paderborn, the museum in the Kaiserpfalz invites you to immerse yourself in the city's early history. The exhibition takes visitors back in time from the 6th to the 12th century and shows the role Paderborn played in the early Middle Ages. The focus is on Charlemagne's palace, which he had built in 777 above the Pader springs - the first and only palace in Saxony at the time. Archaeological finds such as wall paintings, glass vessels and numerous other discoveries provide a vivid picture of the appearance of this complex and its historical significance. Particularly impressive is the reconstructed Ottonian-Salian palace from the early 11th century with its chapels and the unique spring cellar, which tells of Paderborn's heyday at this time. In addition to the permanent exhibition, the museum regularly presents changing special exhibitions on various historical themes. Current information on the exhibitions and other extensive content about the museum can be found on the museum's . Read more Good to know ------------ Openings Dayoff: Monday Read more Price info Price adult: €11.00 Price reduced: €6.00 €0.00 Adults: 11 € Reduced: 6 € Adults in groups (from 16 persons): € 9 per person Children and young people up to 18 years: free admission Holders of the LWL/LVR MuseumsCard: free admission Holders of the North Rhine-Westphalia Volunteer Card: reduced admission price Read more General information - Bus stop available Eligibility - Bad Weather Offer - for Groups - for Class - for families - for individual guests Directions & Parking facilities Getting There by Bus & Train: www.bahnhof.de/paderborn Nearest bus stop: "Paderborn, Rathausplatz" (approx. 400 m) Bus lines: 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8 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 - Sacred music - Guided tour/tour - Food & Beverage - Bistro - Bistro - Café - Accomodations - Unique accommodation - Holiday flat - Hotel garni - Package - Group Offer/Family Offer - Group Offer/Family Offer - Place of interest - Church - Museum/exhibition - Church - Tours 33.36 km - Regional bike tour 3.26 km - Regional hiking trail 19.92 km - Regional bike tour Contact **Museum in der Kaiserpfalz** Am Ikenberg 33098 Paderborn