Warburg , a 975-year-old town of the Hanseatic League, is situated
near the river "Diemel", in an area of outstanding natural
beauty called "Südegge-Diemeltal". This historically
important place is within reach of the Hessian border and of the
southeast sector of Northrhine-Westphalia.
Geographically, Warburg can be regarded as being situated in the
centre of Germany and not far away from the major cities
"Kassel"(34 km) and "Paderborn"(44km).
Medieval town walls, along with well-preserved towers and gates,
still dominate Warburg's historic townscape, giving 21st
Century visitors an amazing insight into the architecture of
the 14 th and
15 th centuries.
Online-Card - Warburg

The first reference to a castle on the "Wartberg" is made in
1010. Under the protection of Count Dodiko and later the
Bishops of Paderborn, two self-governing towns developed.
The old part of Warburg ("Die Altstadt") on the river Diemel and
the new settlement ("Die Neustadt") just uphill.
At the end of the 13th century both towns were protected by huge
walls and towers.
A great part of these medieval walls, five towers and two
city gates are still characteristic of Warburg´s face.
The development of Warburg´s early economic power was initiated by
its membership in the Hanseatic League in 1364.
The year 1436 saw a crucial change in Warburg´s history as the two
independent cities became administratively united, which was
formalized in the famous document "De Grote Breff".
The outstanding significance of Warburg´s historical centre has its
cause by the former co-existence of two independent
administrations.The view from the south is without doubt one
of the most impressive you can have in all of Westphalia.
After 1945 the town developed into a centre of commerce and
administration, highlighting its regional importance.
Warburg´s historical development is on display in the local museum
( "Stern") with its great number of old city documents.
A visit/trip to the "Stern" is very important for every
historically interested visitor.
Even today the market places are centres of commerce,
communication and other activities. In Warburg characteristic
customs are kept alive.
The following festivals are landmarks in our annual calendar:
Maimarkt (beginning of May), Kälkenfest (in August),
Oktoberwoche (beginning of October) and Christmas Markets,
not to mention the numerous, traditional Schützenfeste.

