Things to do in

Paderborn

Thoroughly researched facts and entertaining stories will be re-enacted by professional actors. They take visitors on a journey into a long-forgotten world full of lives and fates. The city's history becomes alive and tangible on this tour. Hangmen, whores and witches – what did these three “professions” have in common in Munich? Well, the hangmen were not only occupied in torture chambers or on a gallows mound, they were also pimps! This popular walking tour is centered around witch hunts, prostitution, torture and executions. Why, for example, do witches fly on brooms? Why was the execution site located outside of town? And why does prostitution not exist anymore in the historic center since the 1970s? This walking tour begins at the Neuhauser Tor, where delinquents were led to their execution out of town. Passing through historic Salzstraße, you reach the former Jesuit school from the times of the witch hunts. An argument between the duchess Renata and the Jesuit Father Ignatius brings you right back to the dark 16th century: When during the construction of the St Michaelis Church the tower collapsed, it was obvious that "such an unusual storm was created by the accursed bad women." But it was not only witches that were executed: At the Schöner Turm you will hear the sad story of the unfortunate gold smith. A strong blast of wind will lead you to the landmark of Munich, the Frauenkirche, where you will meet the Prince of Darkness himself: You will find out why the devil helped the master builder to construct the church and why it is so windy here, as well as the transcendental question of the devil's shoe size. On the way, you will hear witch stories about potions, rides on brooms, toads' tongues and children's hands, until you arrive at the magnificent town hall, where the alchemist Marco Bragadino is awaiting us. The supposed gold smith tries to warm us to his arts. At St. Peter's Church we get to know the everyday life of a hangman, how he looked, why he was best avoided or how to obtain a gallows rope. We will also witness a beautiful woman escaping sure death. At the old town hall we will cross the former torture chamber whilst listening to gruesome stories. The Platzl was home to Munich's red light district until the Olympic Games of 1972. What the Spider Murphy Gang sang about in “Skandal im Sperrbezirk” is Munich city history: In the clean, decent “cosmopolitan city with a heart” there was no place anymore for Rosi and her colleagues.

This tour is only available in German. On this tour you will discover the diversity of Paderborn. The city is characterised by Romanesque churches, but also by the 20,000 students of the university city. Your route takes you past the city's major sights, but also many things that even locals often overlook. The tour starts at the Westerntor and takes you through the pedestrian zone and the city centre, past the Franciscan monastery, to the city hall and Paderborn Cathedral, before ending at the Paderquellen. You meet Adam and Eve, Udo Lindenberg, various animals such as a peacock and a rabbit, play 4 Wins and also discover what this city has to do with drugs. It will take you about two hours to walk the approximately three kilometres. If you visit the churches, the cathedral, museums etc., you'll need correspondingly longer. At the tour stops, there are entertaining tasks to solve and fun questions to answer. Who knows, for example, what a kiss stop is? The tour is a great way to get outside and discover new things with family, friends or on your own. It's like being shown Paderborn by a good friend. Many anecdotes will enrich your walk through the city. You can start the tour at any time and as often as you like in the browser of a smartphone. On site or even from the comfort of your sofa. Enjoy your time in Paderborn! *** Good to know *** You will receive the link to start the tour in an email directly after booking.

Do you already know Paderborn's oldest brewery from 1563? Have you already admired the ruins of the medieval city walls? Do you know what the mysterious plague house is all about? No? - Then come along on the evening tour with the Paderborn night watchman! Get to know mysterious places on this entertaining tour and listen to the stories of bygone times - exciting, entertaining and with a special atmosphere. Discover secret corridors, dark alleys and many a cockish place from a long bygone era! Find out everything about the devastating city fire in which Paderborn was almost completely destroyed or learn about the mysterious way in which the famous Three Hares Window was once created.

Go on an adrenaline-pumping adventure with the group activity 'The Hunt’. Feel the thrill of chasing or dodging as you are divided into teams - the criminals and the police. Imagine being immersed in a world of tension and strategy as the clock starts ticking and the hunt begins. It's a battle that requires strategy. The teams needs to hide, chase and run. Every minute is crucial, every minute is exciting! It's a game for people who like action and strategy. Enjoy 'The Hunt' with your friends, family or colleagues.