--- title: "Stadtrundgangs - Informationstafel \"Rathaus\"" url: "https://en.teutoburgerwald.de/region/excursion/poi/stadtrundgangs-informationstafel-rathaus" description: "TodayBad Driburg already has its third town hall. Its construction began in 1939 during the National Socialist era. Together with the cinema to the west of it, it was built on an industrial wasteland. The \"Friedrichshütte\" glassworks, which was oncelocated on this site, had already beenclosed ten years earlier due to the global economic crisis. The town hall and cinema are located \"halfway\" between the old town and the spa, reflecting the growth of the town from the Middle Ages to the present day. The architecture of both buildings is referred to as \"Heimatschutzstil\". This style was intended to represent and reflect the regional traditionsof building and to emphasize the buildings through their simplicity. Decorations and historicizing elements were therefore deliberately avoided. The cinema was completed at the turn of the year 1939/40. The town hall, on the other hand, remained a shell until the end of the war and was not ready for occupation until 1947. A cinema was more important for the dissemination of National Socialist propaganda than an administrative building. In 1975, an extension to the town hall became necessary as part of the municipal reorganization. Construction work was completed in 1978. YesterdayThe first town hall was located in the middle of today's \"Alter Markt\", immediately southwest of St. Peter and Paul's Church. It was built as a half-timbered house and completed Driburg's urban development process in the 13th century. It protruded into themarket on Lange Straße like a barrier. Built right in the center of the town, it demonstrated the power of the town authorities over the market. In 1805, the building had to make way for the expansion of Lange Strasse and the market. By this time, it had lost its function of demonstrating municipal power.The second town hall was built in the Prussian period of the 19th century. Located on the northernedge of the city center on the old city wall in Schulstraße, the building was originallybuilt as a poorhouse. The Prussian municipal code tied the local administration closely to the state. This meant that the councillors and the mayor had little freedom to shape their own destiny. It was only after the town walls were demolished towards the end of the 18th century that Driburg began to develop eastwards along Lange Straße towards Bad.Image sources: Unless otherwise indicated,the images originate from the archives of the town of Bad Driburg, Meiners, Herzog or Gehle." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/186138/48d90d94923f752c5462cb49238d5426d717c39f1452a5855efc03c667359ade/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Teutoburg Forest > Discover the region > Excursion > POI" --- Share Stadtrundgangs - Informationstafel "Rathaus" ============================================ - Information point Historische Zeichnung eines Fachwerkhauses in Oberösterreich aus dem frühen 19. Jahrhundert. Historisches Rathaus von 1947, umgeben von Schutt und Trümmern in einer einfachen städtischen Umgebung. Historisches schwarz-weiß Foto einer Straße mit Gebäuden und Mädchen im Vordergrund. Tourist-Information in Bad Driburg mit klarer Beschilderung, Fahnen und einem bepflanzten Umfeld. Information boards for the city tour in Bad Driburg . **Today** Bad Driburg already has its third town hall. Its construction began in 1939 during the National Socialist era. Together with the cinema to the west of it, it was built on an industrial wasteland. The "Friedrichshütte" glassworks, which was once located on this site, had already been closed ten years earlier due to the global economic crisis. The town hall and cinema are located "halfway" between the old town and the spa, reflecting the growth of the town from the Middle Ages to the present day. The architecture of both buildings is referred to as "Heimatschutzstil ". This style was intended to represent and reflect the regional traditions of building and to emphasize the buildings through their simplicity. Decorations and historicizing elements were therefore deliberately avoided. The cinema was completed at the turn of the year 1939/40. The town hall, on the other hand, remained a shell until the end of the war and was not ready for occupation until 1947. A cinema was more important for the dissemination of National Socialist propaganda than an administrative building. In 1975, an extension to the town hall became necessary as part of the municipal reorganization. Construction work was completed in 1978. **Yesterday** The first town hall was located in the middle of today's "Alter Markt", immediately southwest of St. Peter and Paul's Church. It was built as a half-timbered house and completed Driburg's urban development process in the 13th century. It protruded into the market on Lange Straße like a barrier. Built right in the center of the town, it demonstrated the power of the town authorities over the market. In 1805, the building had to make way for the expansion of Lange Strasse and the market. By this time, it had lost its function of demonstrating municipal power. The second town hall was built in the Prussian period of the 19th century. Located on the northern edge of the city center on the old city wall in Schulstraße, the building was originally built as a poorhouse. The Prussian municipal code tied the local administration closely to the state. This meant that the councillors and the mayor had little freedom to shape their own destiny. It was only after the town walls were demolished towards the end of the 18th century that Driburg began to develop eastwards along Lange Straße towards Bad. Image sources: Unless otherwise indicated, the images originate from the archives of the town of Bad Driburg, Meiners, Herzog or Gehle. Read more Good to know ------------ General information - Parking Available - Bus stop available Payment methods Entrance Free Directions & Parking facilities By car: Start on the B64 in an easterly direction. After about 1.5 kilometers, turn right onto the K18. Follow the road for around 700 meters, after which it becomes Westenfeldmark (K18). After about 1.4 kilometers, Westenfeldmark turns left and becomes Lange Straße. Another 1.4 kilometers later, Lange Straße turns left again and becomes Pyrmonter Straße. After about 180 meters, turn right onto Konrad-Adenauer-Ring. After around 600 meters, the finish line is on the left-hand side. By bus: Travelers from Paderborn can easily reach Bad Driburg with the S30 bus line, which runs every hour. Get off at the bus stop "Bad Driburg, Polizei". From there it is only a short walk of about one minute to your destination. Read more License (master data) Madita Claes Nearby ------ View on map - Event - film - Health/wellness - Health/wellness - Food & Beverage - Pub/bar/tavern - Pub/bar/tavern - Bistro - Accomodations - Hotel - Pension - Hotel - Package - Individual offer - Place of interest - Town hall/citizens’ services - Monument - Information point - Tours 14.55 km - Themed trail 24.24 km - Regional bike tour 22.35 km - Regional bike tour Contact Rathausplatz 33014 Bad Driburg