Paderborn, Administrative district in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Description
Paderborn is a rural district in eastern North Rhine-Westphalia located between the Teutoburg Forest and Eggegebirge mountains. It comprises ten municipalities with seven cities, serving as a key administrative and urban center for the region.
History
The district was formed in 1975 through the merger of the former Paderborn and Büren districts into a single administrative entity. This administrative reform united historically distinct areas under one unified governance structure.
Culture
The district serves as an educational and cultural hub, with the university city at its center drawing students and visitors from across Europe. Local traditions reflect a blend of Westphalian craftsmanship and contemporary innovation.
Practical
The area is well connected by highways and railway lines, making travel between municipalities straightforward. Visitors should note that the terrain varies from flat plains to hilly regions, which may affect route planning and journey times.
Did you know?
The southern part of the district features striking elevation changes, with the Paderborn Plateau ranging from low-lying plains to elevated terrain. This varied landscape creates distinct visual impressions across the region.
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Externsteine
21.5 km
Paderborn Cathedral
1.4 km
Ruine Falkenburg
20.8 km
Eresburg
29.9 km
Kloster Dalheim
17.6 km
Heinz Nixdorf MuseumsForum
2.4 km
Schloss Neuhaus, Paderborn
4.4 km
Lippesee
6.6 km
Altenbeken Viaduct
14.1 km
Schloss Hamborn
5.7 km
Barnacken
19.6 km
Hardehausen Abbey
25.3 km
Aabachtalsperre
24.3 km
Iburg
18.4 km
Schloss Schwarzenraben
23.8 km
Gymnasium Theodorianum
1.2 km
Schloss Körtlinghausen
35.8 km
Lippequelle
9.8 km
Westfalen Therme
10.7 km
Steinhorster Becken
19.1 km
Schloss Eringerfeld
23.1 km
Capilla de San Bartolomé
1.5 km
Anreppen
10.6 kmPfalz Paderborn
1.5 km
Historisches Rathaus Paderborn
1.3 km
Benedictine Abbey of Abdinghof, Paderborn
1.3 km
Externsteine relief
21.5 km
Marktkirche
1.2 kmDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
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