Podcast Tour Paderborn: Saints, Sinners and the Fifth Season

Rhine River, Germany
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Duration1h 42m
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LanguagesGerman, English
Group sizeUp to 99 travelers

Overview

Every July, the quiet medieval city of Paderborn transforms into a nine-day frenzy of holy rituals and worldly celebration. But beneath the roar of the roller coasters and the clinking of the beer glasses hides a profound, thousand-year-old history of European diplomacy, stolen relics, and unbreakable traditions. Join us as we navigate the intoxicating collision of solemn Catholic devotion and massive street parties, uncovering the hidden historical threads that connect a modern fair with a peace treaty from the 9th century.

- 2.6 km self-guided tour with 7 stations over 102 min.
- Ideal for everyone interested in spirituality, myths & nature and society & everyday life
Excitingly told in a podcast style by experts and locals
- Suitable audio content, AI guide, and navigation via the app

What's included

  • Exciting audio output in podcast style with experts and locals
  • Interactive guide in the app for questions about history and surroundings
  • Verified facts incorporated into an exciting story
  • Point-to-point navigation between stops

What to expect

  1. 10m
    The spiritual epicenter of the festival, where the relics of Saint Liborius are kept and the famous Libori-Tusch rings out.
  2. 10m
    A historic square that transforms into the relaxed Libori lounge and offers a modern culinary contrast to the traditional festival.
  3. 10m
    A quiet shopping street that follows the invisible lines of the old city wall and serves as a historical boundary in front of the huge fairground.
  4. 10m
    The overwhelming epicenter of worldly clamor, located on a street named in honor of the peace pact with Le Mans from the year 836 AD.
  5. Bahnbetriebswerk Westerntor
    10m
    The main pedestrian gate into the city, which shows the sheer logistical feat and the demographic shifts in accommodating 1.4 million visitors.
  6. Franziskanerkirche
    10m
    A Baroque church on a busy shopping street, where the holy procession forces the secular celebration into a deep, sudden silence.
  7. 10m
    The quiet natural springs where the city was born. They serve as a quiet retreat and are the scene of the final fireworks of the festival.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

From Paderborn main station with local public transport towards Paderborn Cathedral. From the nearest stop, it is a few minutes' walk to the cathedral square. Please check the current connection with the local transport association on the day of travel.

End point

Walk from the Paderquell area to the nearest stop and take local public transport back to Paderborn main station. Please check the current connection on the day of travel.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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