Discover Werther (Westf.)
Accommodation in Werther
Werther (Westf.) brings together trails and art history for a memorable stay: the Werther Circular Trail connects the town centre with all its districts, and several art trails lead to sculptures, historic photographers’ locations and Peter August Böckstiegel. Guided city tours are also available to book.
Hiking trail, cycling route and a break at Arminius Spring
Two different route formats shape the options: the approximately 31-kilometre Werther Circular Trail (RW) connects the town centre with all its districts; the approximately 20-kilometre R13 cycle route crosses Werther territory, including Rotingdorf, Rotenhagen, Häger and Arrode, and partly runs through Bielefeld territory. The distances and routes help you choose the type of tour that suits your stay.
Arminius Spring in Werther is a rest stop along the way for those who enjoy life’s pleasures. A scent stele invites visitors to consciously take in the aromas of typical woodland scents. So finding your way along the route is about more than distances: there are also places to pause and take a closer look at your surroundings.
Art trails and Böckstiegel
The ever-growing sculpture trail leads from the town park to HAUS WERTHER. Its history dates back to the “Skulpturenpfad Werther 2003” art event, for which works by artists from the region were installed from the town park along the Mühlenwiese to the HAUS WERTHER civic centre. This earlier installation marks the historical occasion; the sculpture trail is described as a growing route.
Other steles in Werther mark the locations of former photographers’ studios and offer a glimpse into the past from their point of view. Another trail leads to Peter August Böckstiegel: along the 4.85-kilometre Böckstiegel Trail, 17 bright red steles mark places that repeatedly inspired the artist to create paintings and feature in his work.
The Böckstiegel Trail passes the Peter August Böckstiegel-Haus Museum. The museum opened on 7 April 2018 on the grounds around the artist’s former home in Werther. Since 2008, the Peter-August-Böckstiegel Foundation has been responsible for sharing the artist’s life and work, preserving and promoting his work, and making the artist’s house in Werther accessible to the public. If you are planning a visit, check the current visitor arrangements in advance.
Caramel candies are also part of the town’s identity: Werther (Westf.) is known for them. Together with the art trails, they give your stay several different points of interest—from exploring an artist’s work to enjoying a sweet speciality the town is known for.
Guided city tours in a range of formats
Ten trained city guides offer bookable tours, and group requests can be accommodated. Arrange dates directly with the guides. There is also a city tour for deaf visitors, during which they can visit places of interest with background information displayed on an iPad provided by the town, including as part of a group. The iPad is loaned out by prior reservation; arrange the details with the town in advance.
Whether you make a route the focus of your stay, plan to follow the Böckstiegel Trail or choose a guided city tour, the different options give your trip planning a clear theme.
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