The Widukind Museum in Enger, which focuses on the Saxon nobleman Widukind, provides answers to these questions. He was the leader of the Saxons in the fight against the Franks and Christianization during the Saxon Wars (772-785). After Widukind gave up the fight against the Franks and their leader Charlemagne, he is said to have ridden to his (inevitable) baptism on a black horse.
The museum presents the myth of Widukind over the following centuries and explores the question of whether the Saxon is really buried in the collegiate church in Enger. Visitors can interactively try out how to carry out DNA analyses. The museum offers guided tours especially for children, including activities such as baking Widukind swords or building round shields. Guided tours of the town are also available for adults.
Further information can also be found under Sightseeing on the Fahr im Kreis website.
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Openings
Price info
Guided tours by appointment (also outside opening hours).
Directions & Parking facilities
The nearest train station is in Herford. From there, the Soleweg leads in the direction of Enger and reaches the town center with the Widukind Museum after approx. 10 km.
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