Weserrenaissance in Höxter © Sigurd Elert

Höxter

Discover the lively centre of the historic half-timbered town of Höxter. Nestled in the rolling hills of the Weserbergland and situated directly on the Weser, our guests benefit not only from an outstanding cultural offering, but also from short distances to regional attractions. 

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 Johanneschor im Westwerk der Welterbestätte Corvey © Thomas Hampel

Corvey World Heritage Site

Experience a heritage of mankind just outside of Höxter. The former Benedictine monastery of Corvey was founded in the 9th century and had a significant influence on the political and religious processes in large parts of Europe. It was one of the most important monasteries of the early Middle Ages and is today certainly the most outstanding sight in the Weserbergland. However, it is not only the architecture that makes a visit worthwhile. Corvey has always been a centre of knowledge, education and culture. In addition to the permanent historical exhibitions and year-round guided tours, the museum also presents top-class cultural events.

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Schlosshof Museum Fürstenberg © Porzellanmanufaktur Fürstenberg GmbH

Porcelain Manufactory Fürstenberg

The castle ensemble of the Fürstenberg porcelain manufactory stands for 300 years of porcelain art in the Weserbergland region. In a journey through time from the beginnings of the porcelain manufactory in Fürstenberg to the present day, visitors not only encounter valuable individual pieces and design icons, they also learn about the background of porcelain production and can become active themselves. In the museum, the former hunting lodge of the dukes of Brunswick, the motto at many stations is: "Touching allowed".

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Weserschifffahrt in Höxter © Sigurd Elert

Weser boat trip

When visiting the Weserbergland, a boat trip on the "Flotte Weser" is almost a must. You will get to know the Weserbergland from a completely different perspective. On the leisurely trip you have time to enjoy the landscape at your leisure. The section between Bad Karlshafen and the Corvey World Heritage Site is particularly beautiful. In the morning, the Weser ship "Höxter" starts the scheduled trip in Bad Karlshafen. From here, it continues via Höxter to Corvey before returning upstream to Bad Karlshafen.

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Historisches Rathaus © Thomas Hampel

Weser Cycle Route

The Weser Cycle Route runs for 520 kilometres along the Weser River and passes through the federal states of Hesse, North Rhine-Westphalia, Lower Saxony and Bremen. It has been voted the most popular river cycle route in Germany several times. The first 200 km through the Weserbergland region with its historic half-timbered towns and cultural sights is certainly one of the most attractive sections.

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