Höxter

Höxter is a rural district in eastern North Rhine-Westphalia located between the Teutoburg Forest and the Weserbergland hills. It comprises ten towns and municipalities, with the main district administration centered in the town of Höxter.

The district took its current form in 1975 through the merger of three historical Prussian administrative divisions: Höxter, Brakel, and Warburg. This consolidation established the basis for today's regional governance structure.

Each of the ten municipalities maintains its own local government and organizes regular community events that reflect regional customs. The towns and villages today still show distinct identities rooted in their separate histories before consolidation.

The area is accessible from different points depending on which town or municipality you are visiting. Since this is an administrative region rather than a single destination, it helps to plan visits based on specific towns or attractions that interest you.

The Köterberg, at 496 meters the highest peak in the district, offers sweeping views across the entire region. Most visitors overlook this accessible vantage point despite its commanding perspective over the landscape.

Location: Detmold Government Region

Inception: 1975

Capital city: Höxter

Elevation above the sea: 193 m

Shares border with: Lippe, Holzminden, Northeim, Paderborn, Hochsauerlandkreis, Waldeck-Frankenberg, Landkreis Kassel

Website: https://kreis-hoexter.de

GPS coordinates: 51.66667,9.25000

Latest update: December 6, 2025 21:30