Lippstadt
Light, water, life is the guiding principle of the city of Lippstadt. Water is Lippstadt's elixir of life. The Lippe, the river to which the city owes its name, canals, fountains and water features characterize the cityscape. They offer space for relaxation and a wide range of leisure activities.
Lippstadt's appeal lies in the city's very special atmosphere. It is the charming juxtaposition of park-like green spaces, pretty half-timbered houses, spacious shopping streets and arcades as well as small alleyways and paths with attractive stores. There is always something interesting to discover: Historical, quirky, picturesque, artistic or idyllic. The hustle and bustle in Lippstadt's city center is lively and open and invites you to take an extended stroll through the city and shopping. And with its many cafés, bistros and restaurants, Lippstadt has something for everyone to relax in after a shopping trip.
Centuries-old half-timbered houses, idyllic watercourses, enchanted cemeteries, a promenade of light and a romantic ruin in the middle of the city - if you stroll carefully through the city center, you will encounter bronze and stone witnesses at every turn to the eventful history that connects today's Lippstadt with its founding in 1185. Lippstadt is not only attractive for cyclists thanks to its diverse and well-developed network of cycle paths and connections to exciting long-distance cycle paths, but can also be easily explored on foot. The region around Lippstadt is a paradise for hiking tours, with numerous tour suggestions offering recreational athletes and active holidaymakers a wide and varied choice.
