Among the many sights along the route are Bückeburg Palace and the castles of Detmold, Neuhaus, Bevern and Hämelschenburg. Town halls like the ones in Bremen, Nienburg, Rinteln, Paderborn and Hannoversch-Münden give an impression of the splendour of the period, as do the grand town houses in Höxter, Lemgo and Hamlyn. And be sure not to miss the richly carved facades of the half-timbered buildings, especially in Einbeck and Bad Salzuflen. The septagonal mausoleum in Stadthagen, reminiscent of Florentine High Renaissance, is of great art-historical significance. A visit to the Weser Renaissance Museum at Brake Castle is another highlight on a tour of the art and culture of the Weser region. The hills of the Solling, Vogler, Bramwald and Reinhardswald, formed of massive layers of variegated sandstone, are sparsely populated and ideal for walking and cycling due to their small variations in altitude.
Along the river Weser, idyllic riverbank scenery alternates with picturesque medieval towns that have scarcely been touched by industrial development. Those who like to travel in comfort can enjoy the ever-changing views of the Weserbergland hills from a riverboat on the Weser. The Steinhuder Meer Nature Reserve around Steinhude Lake is a must for water sports enthusiasts. The Minden-Lübbecker Land region is rich in prehistoric ramparts, cultural monuments, castles, palaces, stately homes and town houses. The waterways intersection near Minden is the second largest in Germany, located close to where the river Weser cuts its way through the hills at the "Porta Westfalica". Discover the world of the Renaissance. The region around the Weser Renaissance Route is always open for visitors.
