Good neighbourhood
In good neighbourhood
It should not be kept as a secret to the visitors Minden that there is a lot worth seeing and to discover also outside of the city, in the green surrounding countryside. There is on one hand the varied environment of the Weser and the midland canal, on the other hand the wonderful panorama of Wiehen- and Weser- mountains. In the unique mill landscape, which retained its original beauty, more than 40 mills powered by wind, water, horse power or engines can be found . Museums, architectural monuments, locks and manor-houses wake the memory of past times.
People searching for recovery will find in the air and Kneipp health resort Porta Westfalica and in the lake-landscape „large Weser arch “ relaxation and leisure pleasure. Many destinations are attainable over carefully signposted routes by walking or by bicycle.
And on all routes there are plenty of opportunities to rest and enjoy a refreshment. Inside rustic country hotels or framer cafés, in which products of the region come fresh upon the table.
Minden inside the mill district
Inside the mill district
Nowhere else in Germany there are so many functioning mills, which are powerered by wind, water, horse-power or engines.
At a glance: The mill map
Inside the mill district
Ready to cycle? Here you can find the complete mill map.
Germany's one and only ship mill ready-to-grind
Inside the mill district
On the Weser, there is Germany's only ship mill which is ready to grind.Â
Storks and industrial history in Petershagen
Minden's environment
Water birds and white storks which have become very rare you can meet at the Petershagen "Stork route".
From Hille to Lübbecke: Over the Moor to Beer
Minden's environment
Nature lovers should visit the Hiller marsh And what about a beer in Lübbecke in Barre's Brauwelt?
Bückeburg
Minden's environment
In the former residence city Bückeburg several attractions expect you.
Southern neighbours: Porta Westfalica and Bad Oeynhausen
Minden's environment
Visible from a long distance: the emperor Wilhelm memorial.
Read more: Southern neighbours: Porta Westfalica and Bad Oeynhausen
Rinteln - inside the 'Weserbergland'
Minden's environment
Weser, water, Weser Renaissance - the three "W" s stand for a successful and enjoyable stay in Rinteln.
