Location: Detmold
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What to do and see in Detmold, Germany: The Best Places and Tips
Detmold (German pronunciation: [ˈdɛtmɔlt]) is a city in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, with a population of about 73,400 (2013). It was the capital of the small Principality of Lippe from 1468 until 1918 and then of the Free State of Lippe until 1947. Today it is the administrative center of the district of Lippe and of the Regierungsbezirk Detmold. The Church of Lippe has its central administration located in Detmold. The Reformed Redeemer Church is the preaching venue of the state superintendent of the Lippe church.
Restaurants in Detmold
1. LWL-Open-Air Museum Detmold (LWL Freilichtmuseum Detmold)
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4.5 based on 147 reviews
Reviewed By Sa R - Fort Myers, Florida
this is a day walking tour thought history. Make sure you bring layers of clothing and comfortable walking shoes. Also a camera because you will see some breathtaking images.
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4.5 based on 290 reviews
Reviewed By Wilmar T
The monument for the Germanic tribal leader Hermann or Arminius, is an impressive statue in the middle of the hills near Detmold. You can buy a combination ticket with the Externsteine, which I both recommend. When visiting both locations you should wear sturdy walking shoes, the surroundings are steep, but astounding. There are gift shops and restaurants nearby, and the combination ticket is quite cheap.
3. Adlerwarte Berlebeck
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4.5 based on 83 reviews
Ältester Greifvogelpark Europas, zugleich Deutschlands größter Greifvogelpark
Reviewed By JKJN-Family - Idaho
Watched their "show" where you see the birds right in front of you (like the Bald Eagle three inches away from my face-awesome!) which was funny and educating.
Afterwards we walked around and looked at the birds. You'll find information about every species on little signs. It is not very big, overall you will probably be done in 60-90 minutes. Good way to spend your morning!
Right outside us a huge playground, plan some time for that!
4. Historische Altstadt
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4.5 based on 54 reviews
Reviewed By PandaScotland - Dunfermline, United Kingdom
We met in this lovely town and revisited after 39 years! Detmold and the surrounding countryside and very beautiful and well worth visiting
5. Vogelpark Heiligenkirchen
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4.5 based on 48 reviews
Reviewed By EABate - Ilchester, United Kingdom
We used to live literally down the road from this park, my children still talk about it, and still miss it, they used to adore susie the parrot.
Fantastic childrens playpark, fantastic staff, lovely little coffee shop (food is basic but good) you must have the waffles, freshly made, with a coffee, believe me, nothing is better.
Go, enjoy, and waste a wonderful day
6. Schloss Detmold
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4 based on 57 reviews
Reviewed By Roger D - Houston, Texas
Having visited Germany times and seen my share of Castles after a while they get monotonous. This Castle, home of the family which ruled the Kingdom of Lippe for over 200 years does stand out. First of all, it is not huge. Of course, it's not tiny....after all it's a castle....created to intimidate the non-royals. The guided tour is in German only; I didn't see anyone on an English speaking tour, but there might be some. Being proficient in understanding German helps, and our guide spoke very clearly. The castle is a great example of "Weser Renaissance", an architectual standard of the Weser River Valley. By the way, the city of Hameln (Hamlin in English) is not far away. It's motif of course is "The Pied Piper of Hamlin" and all those rats! For the castle Four Stars; for Hamlin 3.5 Stars.
7. Lippisches Landesmuseum Detmold
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4.5 based on 15 reviews
The Lippe Museum is the largest and oldest regional museum of East Westphalia-Lippe and is located in the heart of Detmold, opposite the Detmold Castle of the Princes of Lippe. Established in 1835 as Natural History Museum, it evolved until today to a grand collection Lippe and except Lippe cultural assets in the fields of natural history, prehistory and early history, regional history, folklore, art, furniture and interior design and ethnography.
Reviewed By gerson v - Freising, Germany
This museum is a quiet (at least during xmas-nye) and pretty large museum, with a very diverse exhibition. You can see lots of puppets with traditional clothes from the surroundings, a very broad exhibition on the Hermansdenkmal as well as an interesting area for the Valkenburg castle ruins. Most interesting are the south american mummies. Especially the Detmold child and some which or over 1000 years old and never been investigated! The Detmold child has been travelling the world but is back in the museum right now. He is more than 6,500 years old. You will not find much advertisement for though... Might not be the best for couples though (bit freaky)
8. Landestheater Detmold
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4.5 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By meier3267 - Lugde, Germany
Nach Jahrzehnten haben wir wieder einmal unser heimatnahes Landestheater besucht.
Angetroffen haben wir sehr freundliches Personal. Es herrscht eine gute Akustik im Innenraum. Die Architektur ist beeindruckend. Fürstenloge, 1.-3. Rang, Parket und seitliche Logen haben ihre reizvolle Atmosphäre. Eine Vorstellung zu besuchen, lohnt sich, preiswerte Karten sind oft noch kurzfristig zu bekommen.
9. Roemer-Lippe-Route
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5 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By TotoVanRassel - North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Die Römer-Lippe-Route führt von Xanten am Niederrhein bis Detmold (oder umgekehrt). Durch größtenteils flaches Gelände führt sie oft an der Lippe entlang, durch kleine und größere Städte und natürlich durch ganz viel Natur.
Cafés und Biergärten an der Strecke oder knapp abseits laden zum Ausruhen ein.
Ich selbst bin die Strecke von Haltern am See bis Lippetal gefahren, mit einer Übernachtung in der schönen Kleinstadt Werne.
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