Things to do in Paderborn

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Paderborn featuring street scenes as well as a small group of people
Rathaus which includes a city, a fountain and heritage architecture
Paderborn Cathedral which includes interior views, a church or cathedral and heritage elements
Paderborn showing a park as well as a couple
Paderborn showing heritage elements, street scenes and a square or plaza

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What to do in Paderborn

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Neuhaus Castle which includes heritage architecture

Neuhaus Castle

This former residence of bishop princes from the Renaissance era has a Baroque garden, an open-air theater and a nature museum and art gallery in its former stables.

Neuhaus Castle
Paderborn Cathedral which includes street scenes and heritage elements as well as an individual femail

Paderborn Cathedral

See the most important religious building of Paderborner Land and browse the mosaic vault chambers in the crypt of this Romanesque-Gothic cathedral.

Paderborn Cathedral
Marienplatz Paderborn featuring a fountain and a statue or sculpture as well as a small group of people

Marienplatz Paderborn

Stroll over this cobblestoned square in the heart of Paderborn to see its ornamental Maria statue, attend a market or enjoy the sunshine on a café terrace.

Marienplatz Paderborn
Paderborn featuring a square or plaza and heritage elements

Diocesan Museum

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Diocesan Museum during your trip to Kernstadt. Experience the theater scene and museums in this walkable area.

Diocesan Museum
Rathaus showing heritage architecture

Rathaus

Paderborn’s fairytale-like formal city hall with its three gables has seen multiple uses over the years and has become a symbol for this historic river city.

Rathaus
Theater Paderborn featuring modern architecture

Theater Paderborn

Whether you like musicals, opera or classic comedy and theater, Theater Paderborn introduces young and old to the tradition of Westfälische Kammerspiele.

Theater Paderborn

University of Paderborn

Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of Paderborn, during your trip to Kernstadt. You'll find more to see and do in this walkable area.

University of Paderborn

Adam and Eve House

You can learn about the history of Kernstadt with a trip to Adam and Eve House. Experience the theater scene and museums in this walkable area.

Adam and Eve House

Heinz Nixdorf MuseumsForum

You can enjoy some culture when you stop by Heinz Nixdorf MuseumsForum in Kernstadt. You'll find more to see and do in this walkable area.

Heinz Nixdorf MuseumsForum