Guided tours
When you come to Minden you want to - and should - see as much as possible of our city. This can be done in several ways. Take, for example, an open city tour. As a group you can take part in special theme tours (reservation necessary).
Of course you can also explore Minden on your own. And if you do not know how to carry on : The typical Minden citizen is an open and friendly person, who is glad to help you.
And if you have bump into a proper Mindener "Buttjer", your curiosity might be rewarded even with one or another anecdote.
Historical city tour
From April to October, you can dive deeply into Mindens history with this tour
Two routes you should know
Sometimes you would just like to get to know a city without being diturbed and at your own rhythm. We would like to introduce you to two routes, on which you can discover a lot of Minden.
Führungen am Wasserstraßenkreuz
Das Wasserstraßenkreuz mit der alten und der neuen Schleuse
St. Simeonis und St. Mauritius
Open guided tour
Here you may be spontaneously. From April to October, we are on our way every Saturday from 15 pm in the city. Just come along, there is no registration required and the price is with 3, - really small.Prussia Tour
Prussian buildings, fortifications: Minden was for a long time a Prussian garrison town and you can still see that. If you are interested in this era, you should not miss the specific theme tour.
Die Türme von Minden und deren Glocken
Weserrenaissance
Increasing wealth in the Hanseatic city of Minden gave traders the opportunity to set up impressive buildings with the Weser Renaissance.
Simeon – nicht nur ein Name! Simeonsquartier
Experience Minden from the saddle
Not by horse, but with the "iron horse" (bycicle) you seeking for traces through Minden and the surrounding area.
St. Marien
Pub and restaurant history in Minden
Keen on a pub stroll? Certainly. But what about a tour of the Minden pubs, in which you also learn about the culinary history of the city?
St. Martini
Church city Minden
The central symbol of the city is of course the Minden cathedral. But Minden has many interesting churches from different eras to offer.
Preußentour mit Besichtigung der Petrikirche
The old cemetery and the botanical garden
A botanical garden of a special kind. Meet unknown plants in a unique environment.
Alter Friedhof und Botanischer Garten
Minden at night and other offers
Have you taken part in a guided tour at night? Minden's night-watchwoman shows you the city in a much different light and tells you many stories. In addition, Minden offers many more themed topics.
Minden und die Hanse