7 Monuments

The “7 Monuments in the Teutoburg Forest” connect seven extraordinary places in a unique journey through the different eras of German history. Each monument represents a defining period and tells the story of the developments, ideas and events that continue to shape our society today. From the beginnings of settled cultures through the Middle Ages and the age of the German Empire to the difficult examination of National Socialism, the monuments invite visitors to discover history from new perspectives and experience it in different ways.

The seven monuments include Desenberg near Warburg, the Hermannsdenkmal near Detmold, Corvey Castle in Höxter, Paderborn Cathedral, Dalheim Monastery in Lichtenau, the Kaiser Wilhelm Monument at Porta Westfalica and Wewelsburg near Büren. Together, they form a network of important cultural sites that not only preserve history but also make it accessible and tangible.

Discover the Teutoburg Forest and its surroundings from a new perspective – as a fascinating cultural landscape where the history of Germany unfolds across seven extraordinary sites.