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Paderborn
BIG TOWN SURROUNDED BY BEAUTIFUL NATURE
Paderborn is one of the most important centres of the computer science industry in Germany. The German computer pioneer Heinz Nixdorf played a defining role in the town. A historical town centre, a wide range of cultural activities and plenty of green areas make it a very attractive place to live. This is also where Germany's shortest river flows!
Facts
151,633 Inhabitants ¹
22,160 Students ²
3 Higher education institutions ²
WELCOME TO PADERBORN
Paderborn was founded in the eighth century and is one of the oldest and most important towns in the northern part of the state of North Rhine-Westphalia. Charlemagne visited the town on numerous occasions and commissioned the construction of the Pfalz (similar to a castle or palace) and the cathedral.
Despite heavy bombing during the Second World War, many old half-timbered houses and narrow streets have been preserved and still shape the historical town centre today. The Markplatz is dominated by Paderborn cathedral, which was built in the 13th century. One of its main features is the famous „Window of three hares“, which you can admire from the inner courtyard. The cathedral is open to the public all year. It looks especially resplendent at Easter, Christmas and during services held in honour of the Cathedral’s patron saint Liborius in July. The old Kaiserpfalz imperial palace is used today as a museum. It shows alternating exhibitions that are often related to Charlemagne and the Catholic church.
Tip
You’ve become a real „Paderborner“ if you’ve watched a home victory in the home stadium of SC Paderborn 07!
The IT industry plays an important role in Paderborn. Numerous IT companies are headquartered in the town, and it is also the home of the Heinz Nixdorf Museum. With over 6,000 square metres of exhibition space, it is the biggest computer museum in the world. In the different parts of the exhibition, you can trace the 5,000 year-old history of information technology, from the development of the written word in 3,000 BC right up into the 21st century. Heinz Nixdorf was a German computer pioneer. His foundation also supports science and teaching in the field of information science at the university in Paderborn.
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LIVING IN PADERBORN
The student population has increased considerably in Paderborn in the last few years. In the town itself rent is relatively high but you can find an affordable room in one of the student residences.
You can join in a wide range of cultural and sports activities at the higher education institutions. Sports courses are available in everything from classical dance and football to more unusual types of sports. You should sign up early because courses are soon full. Alongside sports, the higher education institutions also have student theatres and a radio station which you can also become actively involved in.
Just a few metres from the cathedral and Kaiserpfalz is the source of the river Pader. Fed by over 200 springs, the river is only four kilometres long, making it the shortest river in Germany! The source of the river Pader is a wonderful place to take a break from city life, and it attracts numerous students in the summer months. Walkers and nature lovers can spend an enjoyable and varied day in the nearby Teutoburg Forest.
Local companies offer students lots of discounts. Just show your student ID! But prices here are also affordable for students without a student ID: You can enjoy an inexpensive breakfast at some cafés and cheap cocktails at certain bars. With your student ID you can also get a discount at the Heinz Nixdorf Museum.
Paderborn also has plenty to offer in the way of culture. Locally, the town is famous for the „Libori“ funfair. This traditional festival is held in honour of St Liborius and takes place twice a year, in July and October. Special events, concerts, culinary specialities and fairground rides are offered along a two-kilometre stretch through the town centre. The festival attracts almost two million visitors every year.
Another highlight is a visit to Paderborn’s local football club SC Paderborn 07 at the Home Deluxe Arena. Lots of students like going to the matches at the arena at weekends to cheer on their team.
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