City stroll with mulled wine and speculoos

When the days get shorter, the lights in the city twinkle and the scent of Christmas fills the air, it's time for a special kind of stroll through the city:

Come with us on a winter discovery tour through Gütersloh's city center. In two cozy hours, we will explore atmospheric corners, listen to little stories and indulge in mulled wine and sweet treats.

NotesThe tour is also suitable for children and young people. It goes without saying that alcohol is not served to minors.

Please inform us in advance of any intolerances. Please make sure you wear weatherproof clothing - then nothing will stand in the way of your winter mulled wine stroll.

The price includes at least three cups of mulled wine and plenty of cookies.

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(W)shopping

(W)shopping in Gütersloh

Delicious wines and relaxed shopping

(W)einkaufen in Gütersloh will take place in Gütersloh city center on Sunday, November 2, 2025 from 1 to 6 pm.

In participating stores, you can buy a wine glass for 5 euros and then have wine or non-alcoholic drinks poured for free. Have fun shopping and enjoy!

The participating stores this year are:

a&m Clothes
Café
The shop
Europe jewelry
Tourist information from Gütersloh Marketing
Hunke & Bullmann
Intersport Finke
Klingenthal
Fashion house Finke
Fashion house Wörmann
Olaf's running store
portofino - Rieker Store
pura
Schuhhaus Potthoff
SiNN
Tobacco Friesenhausen
Gütersloh World Shop

A campaign of the Werbegemeinschaft Gütersloh e. V.

Organized by Gütersloh Marketing

Monument - Gütersloh monuments on the trail

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Duration: 1.5 hours
Suitable period: possible all year round
Meeting point: Café Fritzenkötter, Strengerstraße 2
Price: 8 euros per person / reduced 6 euros per person
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Monuments are intended to commemorate, celebrate, perhaps even shake things up or simply beautify a place.

On this tour, you can trace Gütersloh's monuments and their stories with city guide Imke Kuck. What role do they play in the places where they stand and what moves have they possibly already undergone? Which ones have disappeared or have never been realized?

You are invited to join Imke Kuck and the group on their historical journey: What makes a city worth living in and loving today, what is still missing and what was perhaps not even known.

What does a liveable and lovable city mean today? What do you perhaps still miss - and what have you not yet discovered?

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District snippet hunt

Through Gütersloh's districts during the summer vacations

Under the motto "Go, discover, enjoy", we invited all families, explorers and the curious to go in search of clues. Anyone who thought they already knew Gütersloh inside out was in for a surprise: the snippet hunt led to special and often unknown places in the districts - peppered with little puzzles and great tips.

The 2025 snippet hunt is over

The completed questionnaires for the 2025 snippet hunt were submitted to us by the end of August. We would like to thank the many participants who took part in our adventure. We would also like to thank the sponsors of the Gütersloh prizes, which were raffled off among all the questionnaires submitted: Thank you for your support FC Gütersloh, Filmwerk Gütersloh and Kultur Räume Gütersloh. All lucky winners have been informed.

The district snippet hunt was a project as part of Gütersloh's 200th anniversary celebrations.

Downtown Advent Calendar

From December 1 to 24, there is a very special Advent calendar to discover in downtown Gütersloh!

Every year we, Gütersloh Marketing GmbH, want to give you a treat at Christmas time. With the city center Advent calendar, we want to sweeten the waiting time for Christmas for all Gütersloh residents with the support of many local players.

We transform the Gütersloh city center into a living Advent calendar.

As with the doors of a classic Advent calendar, posters or illuminated cubes in the shop window show you on which day a special promotion awaits you in the respective store. As you stroll through the city center, you can discover where you can find an Advent calendar promotion on which day right from the start of the Advent season. Depending on the restaurant, service provider and retailer, you can look forward to a small gift, discounts or other surprises.

Brochure for the city center Advent calendar

The free Advent calendar brochure with all the information about participating stores and the Advent calendar campaigns will soon be available to take away from our Tourist Information Office (Berliner Str. 63), in various stores in the city center and here for download:

City center Advent calendar 2025 brochure
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We wish you a reflective pre-Christmas period, happy holidays and lots of fun visiting the Gütersloh city center!

Do you have any questions or would you like to take part in the 2026 city center Advent calendar?

With Westphalian charm, memories and enjoyment - individual city tour

With Westphalian charm, memories and enjoyment

Special feature: individually designed tour
Duration: 2.5 hours
Suitable period: possible all year round
Meeting point: Meadow behind the Apostelkirche, Am Alten Kichplatz 1
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Are you looking for a very special surprise for a birthday or anniversary?

How about a personal city tour - lovingly tailored to the person's life and memories? We offer individually designed city tours that take you through well-known places from your youth, bring stories from the past back to life and touch your heart.

There are also small snacks and drinks - typically Westphalian, of course! Experience a journey through the past and present in a relaxed atmosphere.

Whether it's a milestone birthday, a silver wedding anniversary or a company jubilee - every tour is unique and personal.

For extra fun, a quiz can also be offered - in a group competition if desired. The quiz is designed to be both informative and entertaining for all age groups.

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Individual preparation and implementation of the city tour (after prior consultation with you!)
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Psychiatry yesterday and today - tour of the grounds of the LWL-Klinikum Gütersloh

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Duration: 1.5 hours
Suitable period: possible all year round
Meeting point: Hermann-Simon-Straße 8, opposite House 1 of the clinic
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What once began as a secluded provincial sanatorium is now a modern clinic location with an eventful history.

On this tour with city guide Anna Frischholz through the green, listed grounds, historic buildings come to life - from old pavilions to the ballroom.

We take a look behind the clichés, talk about exclusion, progress and the invisible and show how psychiatry has changed over the course of time.

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Religion and historic churches in Gütersloh

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Duration: 1.5 - 2 hours
Suitable period: possible all year round
Meeting point: Meeting point: Meadow behind the Apostle Church, Am Alten Kirchplatz 1
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The area of today's city of Gütersloh used to be assigned to different sovereigns, each with their own religious affiliation. The coexistence of Protestant and Catholic citizens has shaped our city just as much as the work of devout Christians in various areas of social life. Our city has a number of special features!

Together with city guide Rolf Erdsiek, participants will explore this part of the city's history, visit the three large historic churches, learn interesting and exciting facts about their construction and interior design as well as their significance, and also take a look at the religious instruction of the time.

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How much OWL is in you? - The city tour with quiz

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Duration: 1.5 hours
Suitable period: possible all year round
Meeting point: Meeting point: Meadow behind the Apostle Church, Am Alten Kirchplatz 1
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The common East Westphalian is said to go to the cellar to laugh, be taciturn and sometimes grumpy. However, people from East Westphalia do seem to say a few words from time to time, as there are a number of words, idioms and expressions that are only used here, such as "Pättkenschnöwer", "Zisselmänken" and "Nuckelpinne".

Find out whether this is true and how much East Westphalia there is in you on this city tour with quiz!

In 90 minutes, participants explore the city center of Gütersloh together with city guide Louis Lersmacher and try to decipher the funny words from East Westphalia.

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"Gütersloh is on the move" - The railroad as an economic factor

Over the course of time, Gütersloh has developed from a former heath village into a modern city. But what led to this development?

This city tour with Frank Rohland explores the question of what led to Gütersloh's industrial growth and what role the rail connection played in this. Participants not only learn a lot about Gütersloh, but also find out how infrastructural changes and economic developments shape the face of a city in the long term.

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Experience Gütersloh - Small stories behind a great history

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Duration: 2 hours
Suitable period: possible all year round
Meeting point: Berliner Platz, An der alten Kastanie
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Discover Gütersloh through the little stories behind the great history. Susanne Förder tells the lovingly collected stories with heart and humor, always keeping an eye on what has shaped this city. Between anecdotes and aha moments, you will learn how the people of Gütersloh really "tick(ed)".

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Gütersloh - More amazing than you think

Anecdotes, personalities and stories that allow you to experience Gütersloh from a completely new perspective are the focus of this city tour. You will also get answers to exciting questions about the Dalkestadt: What is the story behind the "stage set massacre"? Who was the "royal railroad employee"? And how did the "animal bread express" work?

City guide Mike Sieweke tells these and many other stories about Gütersloh, integrated into a historical tour of our city and shows that Gütersloh is more amazing than you think!

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Street art meets urban history

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Duration: 1.5 hours
Suitable period: July to October
Meeting point: Café Fritzenkötter, Strengerstr. 2
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From the summer to the autumn vacations in 2025, many facades in Gütersloh's city center tell their very own story: the artist duo David Mannstein and Maria Vill have staged special buildings in large-format "paste-ups".

A number of electricity boxes have been redesigned by various artists to commemorate special events and people from the city's history. At selected stations of both art projects, city guide and historian Dr. Franz Jungbluth tells the story(s) behind the colourful street art.

The tour is offered three times as a public tour in the anniversary year and focuses on the Anniversary project "Paste-ups in Gütersloh". The dates are August 30, September 20 and October 12 at 3 pm.

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School - the best time of your life!

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Duration: 1.5 hours
Suitable period: possible all year round
Meeting point: City Museum, Kökerstraße 7-11a
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Join Axel Rotthaus, the former head of the municipal grammar school, on a tour of the city focusing on inner-city schools and girls' education in Gütersloh.

Gütersloh's development from a heath village to a large city can be easily traced through the changes in the city's school system. When was the first school founded? How many children went to school in Gütersloh back then and how many are there today? What did girls learn in the 19th century and how has the education of girls and women changed since then?

Let's take an exciting journey into the past of Gütersloh schools.

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Gütsel - Here comes a lot away.

Duration: 1.5 hours
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What can Gütersloh do? - "A lot!" says our city guide Louis Lersmacher and offers an overview of Gütersloh's best-known companies on his tour.

The district of Gütersloh has a lot to offer, both historically and entrepreneurially. High-quality household appliances, creative kitchens, the latest media, high-quality agricultural machinery, perhaps the most famous brown bread in Germany and delicious sweets all come from the Gütersloh district.

If you are interested in an all-round tour of the town's history, little anecdotes and the world's best-known companies from the Gütersloh district, this guided tour is just the thing for you.

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Gütersloh Unplugged - Just the Vibes. No Stats Attached

Special feature: guided tour in English
Duration: 1.5 hours
Suitable period: possible all year round
Meeting point: Bürgerstiftung Gütersloh, Am Alten Kichplatz 12
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Welcome to Gütersloh Unplugged, where numbers are ditched in favor of the heart and soul of this charming town. It's all about the vibes, the stories, and the hidden gems that make Gütersloh truly special.
As you wander through the picturesque streets, your tour guide Sujata will share quirky tales and local legends that you won't find in any guidebook. From the cozy corners of the Old Town to vibrant local spots, every step is a new adventure. You'll discover the best spots for a perfect Instagram shot, the coolest cafes, and maybe even bump into a friendly local or two.
But wait, there's more! Expect a few surprises along the way, whether it's a spontaneous street performance or a hidden art installation. And don't worry, Sujata won't quiz you on any historical dates - unless you really want her to!
So, why choose Gütersloh Unplugged? Because life's too short for run-of-the-mill tours. Whether you're a solo traveler, a couple looking for a unique date idea, or a family in search of an unforgettable day out, this tour is perfect for you. It's designed to be engaging and, most importantly, a whole lot of fun.

Just bring your curiosity, your sense of adventure, and maybe a camera - because trust us, you're going to want to capture these moments.

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From amaranth to witch hazel - good ideas for the home

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Duration: 1.5 hours
Suitable period: spring and summer
Meeting point: Entrance to the Botanical Garden (corner of Parkstraße/Badstraße)
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The four-hectare botanical garden has been part of Gütersloh's city park since 1912 and displays seasonal highlights of garden art depending on the time of year. After a brief historical overview of the city park and the botanical garden, the tour leads past various themed gardens in all their year-round beauty. From the amaranth in the changing summer beds to the witch hazel in the apothecary garden, the most beautiful and unusual plants are presented and the tour offers a wealth of information and inspiration for all nature and garden lovers.

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Here is my place - rediscover Gütersloh squares

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Duration: 1.5 hours
Suitable period: possible all year round
Meeting point: Café Fritzenkötter, Strengerstr. 2
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Do you already have a favorite place in Gütersloh? On this tour with Imke Kuck, you are sure to discover one. Over the years, many different people have shaped their place to live in Gütersloh. Following in their historical footsteps, we want to discuss what makes a liveable and lovable city for us today, what is still missing and what we perhaps didn't even know. An offer not only for newcomers to Gütersloh!

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Cycle tour "The industrialization of Gütersloh"

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Duration: 3 hours
Dates: Spring, Summer
Length: approx. 20 km
Meeting point: Gütersloh water tower, Friedrichstr. 14
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This tour introduces you to the industrialization of Gütersloh, from its development in the early days to the present day. Which companies played a major role in the economic development and still exist today? Where did the inventiveness and entrepreneurial spirit in the "little heath town" come from? The tour also sheds light on companies and branches of industry that have disappeared and played a key role in Gütersloh's development. The tour leads to industrial monuments, mills, former industrial areas and still existing companies. At the end of the cycle tour, there is the opportunity to stop for a traditional pickerel meal at Gasthof Mühlenstroth.

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The Botanic Garden - a journey for the senses!

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Duration: 2.5 hours
Suitable period: spring and summer
Meeting point: Entrance to the Botanical Garden (corner of Parkstraße/Badstraße)
Price: 17 € per person
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Group size: maximum 12 participants
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Park guide and long-time gardener Anne Stienemeier takes participants on a special journey of discovery through the fascinating world of the Botanic Garden, allowing them to experience the beauty and diversity of nature with all their senses. The tour also provides insights into the various garden areas and background knowledge about the creation of the Botanic Garden and its development over the years.

Participants can look forward to a special break where they can be surprised by fine aromas and natural flavors. A highlight of the tour is a small tasting session where participants can enjoy special delicacies and aromas from our natural surroundings. In the last part of the tour, park guide Anne Stienemeier takes participants on a short dream journey to fully enjoy the tranquillity of the garden and let the impressions they have gained sink in.

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"Frothy crowns and city whispers" - Gütersloh pub crawl

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Start: 5:30 pm
Duration: 2.5 hours
Dates: January - November
Meeting point: Meeting point: Meadow behind the Apostle Church, Am Alten Kirchplatz 1
Price: 15,- EUR per person
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Under the motto "Schaumkronen und Stadtgeflüster", participants will visit four selected Gütersloh pubs in a convivial atmosphere and learn interesting facts about Gütersloh, the pubs they visit and the local pub culture. In each pub visited, a suitable beer specialty and a schnapps are recommended by the establishment, but participants can choose their own drinks.

If the evening allows, the pub owners will be happy to welcome the group personally and tell them about the history of their pub or the special features of the brewing process. The price includes the tour and a hearty snack, drinks are exclusive and can be ordered at your own expense.

The pub crawls will be offered as public tours for the first time in the anniversary year, offering the chance to make exciting encounters and new acquaintances.

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Gütersloh moments of pleasure: city tour through culinary highlights and cultural treasures

Start: 5:30 pm
Duration: 4 hours
Dates: January - November
Meeting point: Main entrance of the Gütersloh Theatre, Hans-Werner-Henze-Platz 1
Price: 84,50€
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Immerse yourself in the world of Gütersloh's culinary treasures. On an exclusive walk through the streets of the city center, you will get to know the sights and exquisite delicacies that beautiful Gütersloh has to offer. You will be accompanied by city guide Klaus Gottenströter, who will entertain you during the culinary walk with his knowledge of Gütersloh's history. The meeting point for the culinary tour is the main entrance to the theater. From there, you will make your way to the three selected restaurants, accompanied by exciting anecdotes about Gütersloh past and present. During the four-hour tour, you will enjoy a delicious three-course menu and a refreshing welcome drink.

Please note that any food intolerances or special diets must be indicated when purchasing tickets, as it is unfortunately not possible to take them into account at a later date.

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History to bite into: a culinary tour through Gütersloh

Start: 5:30 pm
Duration: 4 hours
Dates: January - November
Meeting point: Main entrance of the Gütersloh Theatre, Hans-Werner-Henze-Platz 1
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Experience a special culinary walk through Gütersloh's city center!

On this unique tour, you can expect not only delicious specialties from selected Gütersloh restaurants, but also exciting stories and interesting tidbits of knowledge about the city's past and present. Accompanied by city guide Klaus Gottenströter, the tour starts at the main entrance of the Gütersloh Theater.

The four-hour tour includes a delicious three-course meal and a welcome drink. Let yourself be enchanted on a guided tour of the sights of Gütersloh and enjoy the stops in three different restaurants along the route, which offers time to enjoy, chat and relax.

Please note: Any food intolerances or special diets must be stated when purchasing tickets, as it is unfortunately not possible to take them into account at a later date.

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Open-air cinema

A summer highlight in Gütersloh

Cinema in the open air - a great way to spend the summer. Because when no one is thinking about movie theaters because the weather invites you to be outside, then it's time for the open-air cinema in Mohns Park in Gütersloh.

The open-air cinema is now a firm tradition and an integral part of the city's calendar of events. Year after year, film fans from the region come together to enjoy the best films under the stars in a unique atmosphere. Whether exciting blockbusters, moving dramas, heart-warming comedies or genuine classics - the program offers something for every taste.

Of course, a perfect movie night also includes the right culinary offerings. There is a selection of snacks and refreshing drinks on site - from classic popcorn to cool lemonades and hearty treats. If you like it even more cozy, you can also bring a small picnic and make yourself comfortable with family and friends.

The open-air cinema in Mohns Park traditionally begins at dusk, when the screen in the middle of the park comes to life. The special magic of a movie night in the open air makes every moviegoer's heart beat faster.

For all those who want to be there, it's time to arrive in good time, secure a good seat and then just enjoy.

Dates are constantly updated here and in our calendar of events "Auf Schlür (Going Out) event calendar.

Fans of the moving image will also get their money's worth at the GTM Summer. On Saturday, August 27, film fans can look forward to the open-air cinema on Hans-Werner-Henze-Platz at the theater. The fast-paced family comedy "Catweazle" starring Otto Waalkes will start at nightfall at around 8:45 pm. Admission is free. From 7 p.m., there will be chips and bratwurst from Menzel, and popcorn and drinks will also be provided. Fans of the moving image will also get their money's worth at the GTM Summer. On Saturday, August 27, film fans can look forward to the open-air cinema on Hans-Werner-Henze-Platz at the theater. The fast-paced family comedy "Catweazle" starring Otto Waalkes will start at nightfall at around 8:45 pm. Admission is free. From 7 p.m., there will be chips and bratwurst from Menzel, and popcorn and drinks will also be provided. It's worth getting there early, because seats are limited.

It's very Christmassy! - Gütersloh's Christmas walk

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Duration: 1.5 to 2 hours
Dates: Advent
Meeting point: Meadow behind the Apostle Church or City Hall main entrance
Price: 8 EUR per person / Reduced: 6 EUR per person
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"Come, little children!" - because it's getting Christmassy in Gütersloh!

When the Christmas market rings in the Advent season, it's time for the popular Christmas tours. On these tours, our city guides take you on a journey of discovery through the festively decorated Dalke city.

From the Apostle Church, Brunhilde Kohls will take you on a two-hour tour of the city to the nativity scene in the Martin Luther Church, the Christmas market on Berliner Platz and the Evangelisch-Stiftisches Gymnasium (ESG). The city museum is also a stop on the entertaining walk. City guide Brunhilde Kohls shares her knowledge about how Christmas was celebrated in Gütersloh in Prussian times and why speculoos cookies were shipped from the Dalke across the Atlantic to America. The origins of Christmas music traditions, such as tower blowing or the night chimes, which are unique in Germany, are also the subject of our tour.

Barbara Weidler takes a slightly different approach. Here, too, you will learn exciting insider knowledge and get answers to the questions mentioned. Accompanied by the glow of lights and the adventurous chimes at the town hall, however, she starts from there in the direction of Berliner Platz. Surrounded by the smell of roasted almonds, the path leads you to the Evangelisch-Stiftisches Gymnasium, into the church of St. Pancras and onto the Alter Kirchplatz. The tour ends after about 1.5 hours at the Martin Luther Church to the sounds of the night chime. From there it is only a few steps to the Gütersloh Christmas Market, where the spicy taste of punch and mulled wine already awaits you.

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Gütersloh under National Socialism

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Gütersloh under National Socialism

National Socialism and World War II left their mark not only in Berlin and at the sites of the former concentration camps. Gütersloh's city history also had its share of ideology and propaganda, crime and destruction. The tour leads to places of remembrance of the victims of National Socialism in the city center, but also presents the biographies of perpetrators and fellow travelers from the city as well as the life of the population during the Nazi era.

Speaker: Norbert Ellermann or Dr. Franz Jungbluth.

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Prussian traces in Gütersloh

In 1815, Gütersloh became Prussian as part of the province of Westphalia. This was a good development for the town: Over the next 50 years, the tranquil church village became a prosperous town with a rail link and grammar school. Against this background, it is not surprising that the majority of Gütersloh's middle classes had great sympathy for Hohenzollern rule.

The city tour takes you to lost and still visible reminders of Gütersloh's "Prussian era", explains the Dalkestadt's close ties to two crowned heads and speculates that even Gütersloh's reputation as the "Protestant Nazareth" would not have been established without the Prussian monarchy.

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From sanatorium to neuro-psychiatric center - tour of the grounds of the LWL-Klinikum Gütersloh

Gütersloh has had a psychiatric hospital for just over 100 years, which deliberately broke with the large detention centers of the 19th century when it opened. Instead of large barracks buildings, the patients were accommodated in pavilion-like houses in the middle of a spacious park. This is still preserved today and a walk through the grounds shows the developments in terms of content, organization and construction that have shaped Gütersloh psychiatry over the course of its hundred-year history. The darkest chapter - the deportation of over 1,000 patients to killing centers during the Nazi era - has been commemorated since 2014 by a memorial in the clinic's own Kreuzkirche, a visit to which is also part of the tour. Speaker: Dr. Franz Jungbluth.

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Hiking in Gütersloh

Hiking trails in and around Gütersloh

Hiking is very popular, and Gütersloh, which is located not far from the well-known Teutoburg Forest hiking region, can also come up with some beautiful trails, of course. We'll tell you more about them now. Otherwise take a look at the TeutoNavigator: Many more private routes can be found there!

You will find hiking trails in the Teutoburg Forest region viewed here.

Hiking Gütersloh

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Fuhrmannsweg

The 54 km long hiking trail leads hiking enthusiasts around Gütersloh. Starting at the town hall, the trail leads through the shopping mile Berliner Straße and then along the Dalke River to the former airport. Along the valley meadows of the Lutter, the trail continues to Isselhorst. The Furhmannsweg then crosses Friedrichsdorf, Avenwedde, Spexard and finally Kattenstroth to finally return along the Dalke to the town hall.

St. James' Way

Pilgrimages on your doorstep: there are also pilgrimage routes in Germany. One route of the Way of St. James, for example, leads from Minden via Bielefeld and Lippstadt to Soest. You will also pass Gütersloh along the way. Here, the original pilgrimage route was reconstructed by the Landschaftsverband Westfalen-Lippe (LWL). Further information on the exact route can be obtained from the Landschaftsverband Westfalen Lippe! We will be happy to stamp your pilgrim's pass at the tourist information office.

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Our tip: You will find more than 600 tourist cycling and walking routes on an interactive map in the TeutoNavigator!

Done enough cycling and hiking? You can find more leisure tips for the entire district here!

By and for hikers - you can find more hiking trails including ratings here.

Hiking trails that have already been hiked and rated by hikers can be found here. Explore a variety of recommended hiking trails on Komoot that inspire both locals and visitors.

"Fat friends" - the trees in Gütersloh Botanical Garden

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On this tour, Daniela Toman not only presents the history and special features of the well-known classics such as poplar, birch, beech etc. Did you know that the ginkgotree bears fruit? What does the cinnamon maple have to do with the spice? And why is the Japanese cake tree also called the gingerbread tree? Find out all this and more on the exciting guided tour of the Botanical Garden in Gütersloh.

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Smell it! Scented journey through the botanical garden

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In this guided tour, park guide Daniela Toman looks at fragrant plants such as fragrant violets, lavender and thyme. Using selected plants, interested "sniffers" can test their sensitivity, have surprising experiences or rummage through olfactory memories. The olfactory tunnel alone, a constantly expanding work of art by world-renowned Icelandic artist Olafur Eliasson, should provide plenty of opportunity for this.

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Gütersloh and its night song bells

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Duration: 2 hours
Dates: Reformation Day to Candlemas
Meeting point: Café Fritzenkötter
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A city tour of a special kind!

During the winter months, Gütersloh has been ringing out a special sound for over 200 years: the night chime of Gütersloh. From Reformation Day at the end of October until Candlemas at the beginning of February, the night chimes ring out every Saturday evening from the bell tower of the Martin Luther Church. Today, this traditional way of making music with church bells is only practiced in Gütersloh.

City guide Brunhilde Kohls will lead you on this romantic evening walk through the alleys of the city to the sounds of the night bell ringing. Learn everything about the origin of the bell ringing and this unique, still preserved tradition during this special city tour.

The tour starts in front of Café Fritzenkötter. From there, it takes about two hours to walk through downtown Gütersloh, past the city museum, the registry office, the old church square and, of course, the Martin Luther Church. The tour ends at the Old District Court on Berliner Platz.

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Plan your next excursion interactively

You can plan your excursion in the Teutoburg Forest region interactively with the TEUTO_Navigator from OstWestfalenLippe GmbH. More than 600 tourist tour tips with maps, pictures and elevation profiles are available there.

With the free "My Teuto" app, you can easily view the complete content on the go. Of course, you can also obtain all information on excursions and leisure planning from us at the Tourist Information Office.

Information for organizers

Are you an organiser and need help in planning an event in a public area here in Gütersloh? Then you've come to the right place!

In addition to our own event planning, we would also be pleased to advise other event organizers, clubs, districts, institutions, etc. with the planning and organization of their events. Particularly in the current situation, the event industry is facing more challenges than ever, but we are sure of one thing: Together we can do it!

From the Gütersloh Spring to the Gütersloh Christmas Market to children's flea markets – the list of gtm's various events is long! We can therefore draw on a wealth of experience and provide you with expertise in a wide variety of formats.

We will clarify questions such as: "What would be a suitable date? Who do I need to contact? Which authorities do I need to inform? Have I thought about everything?" with you and provide you with tips for a successful event.

In addition to providing free advice and assistance with organizational tasks, gtm will also assist you with the application, and will include your event in "Auf Schlür“ online event calendar.

You will therefore be well prepared and your event can take place!

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Information for artists

Are you an artist and have a great format with which you would like to enhance our events? We are always looking for unusual street artists, great bands and musicians or workshops.

Please feel free to contact us!

Information for stand operators

Are you a stand operator or artisan, or do you have a ride, a food truck or other idea with which you can enhance our events? We are always on the lookout for unusual gastronomy and interesting product stands.

Please feel free to contact us!

Unfortunately, we are not the right contact persons for the following events:

Wine market (Schenke Delikatessen)

Whitsun and Michaeliskirmes (Michaelis Fair) (Gütersloh-Lippstadt Showmen's Association)

Ham market, Gütersloh Summer (Gütersloh Tourist Office)

Donnerlüttken, LangeNachtderKunst (City of Gütersloh Department of Culture)

Freitag18, Small Arts Week (Dreiecksplatz Cultural Community)

In this case, please contact the organiser who is listed in parentheses directly. Applications received by us for the above-mentioned events will not be processed or forwarded.

Conferences and congresses

The conference and congress location of Gütersloh is situated in an idyllic location in the countryside and is easily accessible. With its location next to the A2 motorway and the ICE train route from Berlin to Cologne, as well as its proximity to several airports, the city boasts optimal transport links.

With modern and traditional conference hotels, design locations and a congress and exhibition centre, Gütersloh has numerous attractive event venues. A wide variety of event formats are possible, from small seminars to multi-day congresses, business celebrations and private parties and also trade fairs. More than 1,000 guest beds are available in the city's hotels, which provide comfort for all requirements. In a city of short distances, you are never far from the event locations. Gütersloh also provides a diverse supporting programme thanks to its attractive combination of urbanity and relaxing greenery.

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Hotel search

Are you planning a congress, conference or trade fair in Gütersloh and are still looking for the right hotel? Then take a look at this page: Here you will find an overview of the hotels located in the Gütersloh city area.

The "URBAN" project

The idea

The "URBAN", the award for city beautifiers, was created by the inner city working group. The aim is to encourage citizens and visitors to initiate new and attractive things for Gütersloh and take notice of them in their city!

The motto: Discover and show the beautiful features of the city with open eyes!

Requirements

The URBAN is intended to stimulate creativity in the city centre. Therefore, all ideas which fulfil the following conditions will be considered:

The ideas must be implemented in the city centre. In this case, the area between Kahlertstrasse and Bismarckstrasse, the railway line and Barkeystrasse is regarded as part of the city centre.

Key points:

The implementation must not have taken place more than two years ago.
Every citizen can submit suggestions, and is invited to walk through Gütersloh with open eyes.

Examples of implementations are façades, shop windows, green spaces, and sustainable stagings.

Important: The activity for the Gütersloh city centre will be evaluated as a whole. Not only fixed buildings can be suggested, but also actions and commitments!

Participants should be deliberately encouraged to initiate something new and attractive for the competition.

Decision-making criteria for the jury:

Attractiveness
Sustainability
Colour design, artistic and craftsmanship quality
Urban design significance
Originality and complexity of the measure
Creativity

Improvement in relation to the initial condition
Picking up on historical and local references
Public perception
Special features
Complexity
Benefit for the public

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City management

Gütersloh is more than culture, more than a "city in the countryside" and more than its numerous events. Gütersloh is also its city center. And to ensure that the center of Gütersloh, with its many owner-operated retail stores and its large selection of restaurants, remains fit for the future, we have dedicated ourselves to city management.

What does city management mean?

Together with our partners, we are the initiator of numerous activities to strengthen the city center. We founded the real estate and location community Mittlere Berliner Straße and have since supported it in urban development changes and square design within the framework of various events and campaigns.

Through regular exchange with the various departments of the city or even business people in the city center, we ensure that all stakeholders continue to actively participate together in the positive development of our city center. And it's not just events that make Gütersloh even more attractive. It's the little things that make a city worth living in: It starts with the trash cans and doesn't stop with attractive street furniture and seasonal campaigns.

Surveys on the current state of the city center

Study results from 2018
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Study results from 2022
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Study results from 2024
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Results pedestrian frequency count 2021
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Results of pedestrian frequency count 2021 Graphical representation
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Center Management

The Center Management project is a joint project of the City of Gütersloh's Urban Planning department and conceptGT and Gütersloh Marketing GmbH. The urban planning department is in charge of the project. Center management in Gütersloh is supported by the Stadt und Handel office.

The goal of the center management is to develop a strategy for the future Gütersloh city center.

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Inner city working group

The downtown working group, which brings together the heads of the civil engineering, urban planning, city cleaning, public order, green spaces and central public relations departments, ensures that Gütersloh becomes even more livable and attractive. Together, the group develops and implements a wide variety of measures and projects to make the city center even more attractive. These include better signage in the city, but also the URBAN competition, which also makes an important contribution to beautifying the city center.

You can find more information about URBAN here!

What's going on in the district and the region?

Gütersloh events - quickly found with "Auf Schlür"

City festivals, exhibitions, cultural events, events for families, sporting events, parties and many other events in the city of Gütersloh can be found in our event calendar - online or as an app! Modern and clearly arranged in order to provide you with all of the information about dates etc. "Auf Schlür" is supported by a sponsorship from the Bertelsmann international media group. Like the ""Auf Schlür"" web site, the app was programmed and maintained by the ""Numerisch-Gesellschaft für digitale Produkte"" (Numeric company for digital products) company in Berlin. Please feel free to send us suggestions and dates for the calendar of events directly to info@guetersloh-marketing.de.

GT means insider tip!

13 towns and municipalities with 69 districts and 75 rural communities – the district of Gütersloh is expansive and diverse. And what holds them all together? You guessed it: GT. And not just as GT on a car registration plate. GT has now been given a new, additional meaning: it's a "Good Tip"! The district of Gütersloh is full of good tips. From small, but sophisticated events to natural treasures – there are many things which even the approximately 350,000 residents don't know about yet. In order to change this, the Good Tip Days now invite you to rediscover your homeland. Find out more here!

Bielefeld Regiopolis Region

Together with 10 other municipalities, the city of Gütersloh has been collaborating on various projects as part of the Bielefeld Regiopolis Region since 2016. Among other things, thanks to this cooperation we can say: The range of events in the entire region is diverse and extensive. Be it theatre, exhibitions, concerts or markets: there is something to suit every taste. You will find event tips from the region here. Simply select the tips which you want to be displayed in the menu at the top left and off you go! Just take a look!

"With all and sundry" through Gütersloh

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"Getting your act together", "putting your foot in your mouth," "having several irons in the fire," "keeping things simple" – proverbs and sayings are used as a matter of course in everyday life. But the original meaning or origin of the proverbs is not known to many. During the guided tour "Mit Hinz und Kunz durch Gütersloh," city guide Norbert Ellermann will be presenting selected proverbs and sayings at individual stops in the city centre of Gütersloh and explaining the background.

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Guided bike tour on the Dalke water adventure trail

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Duration: 3 hours
Dates: Spring, Summer
Distance: about 15 km
Meeting point: Strangmühle, Spexarder Str. 140
Price: 10 EUR per person / Reduced 8 EUR per person
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Off into the countryside: city guide Walter Holtkamp takes his group out into the countryside around Gütersloh city center. Nature lovers and cycling enthusiasts explore the idyllic landscape of the renaturalized Dalke with him on a guided bike tour.

Participants meet at the Strangmühle at 1 pm. Accompanied by Walter Holtkamp, the group then heads towards the city center at a relaxed pace. The tour follows the water adventure trail. This trail, developed by the Gütersloh Environmental Foundation, consists of twenty stations, including the city park and the weaving mill. Exciting background information about the trail, the renaturation of the stream and the importance of the Dalke, Lutter and Wapel for Gütersloh await participants at the stations. The destination of the trip is the confluence of the Dalke and Wapel rivers. The tour ends there in front of the doors of the Wapelbad, after which the Wapelbad café invites you to stop for refreshments at your own expense.

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Cycling through the farming communities

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Duration: 3.5 hours
Dates: Spring, Summer
Distance: about 16 km
Meeting point: St. Pancratius Church, car park
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If you would like to get to know Gütersloh's rural districts better by bike, city guide Walter Holtkamp will take you on a bike tour.

On the approximately 16-kilometre route, you will discover the district's listed farms. The tour takes around 3.5 hours. The tour starts at 1 pm in the parking lot of St. Pankratius Church. From there, guide Walter Holtkamp will cycle with the group through the farming communities of Kattenstroth, Pavenstädt and Blankenhagen. Stops along the way include the district's farms, some of which are listed buildings, such as the Barkey farm and the Rassfeld dairy farm. At the end of the cycle tour, there is the opportunity to stop for a traditional pickerel meal at the Mühlenstroth inn.

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"Off into the Greenery" – Guided Tour of the City Park & Botanical Garden

Duration: 1.5 hours
Suitable period: spring and summer
Meeting point: Entrance to the Botanical Garden (corner of Parkstraße/Badstraße)
Price: 8 € per person / reduced 6 € per person
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The city park with its idyllic botanical garden is an insider tip for Gütersloh residents and visitors from outside the city.

On various dates throughout the year, the team of park guides take interested visitors on an informative walk through the park and botanical garden. The meeting point for participants is the entrance to the Botanical Garden on the corner of Parkstraße and Badstraße. Particularly beautiful: in autumn, participants explore the late bloom in the park; in spring and summer, the main flowering season conjures up picturesque colors. The summer flower beds around the Kugelahorn with its characteristic white round bench in the center of the botanical garden are also a special stop. The city gardeners are inspired by the colors of the jubilee logo every year when planning them.

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"With Horn and Halberd" – The night watchman tour

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Duration: 1.5 hours
Dates: All year round
Meeting point: Meeting point: Meadow behind the Apostle Church, Am Alten Kirchplatz 1
Price: 8 EUR per person / Reduced: 6 EUR per person
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In addition to our market woman Güths Mariechen, the night watchman, equipped with horn and halberd, is also on the move in Gütersloh. Whereas the market women can be heard calling during the day, he ensures that there is law and order during the night. Anyone who is interested can accompany him on his way. City guide Klaus Gottenströter tours the city centre every month, usually on Friday evenings. The meeting point for the popular tour is the field behind the Apostelkirche. As dusk falls, the call of the night watchman can be heard there, who then takes the group on a guided tour of the city, sharing interesting facts about the city's history as well as exciting insights into the life of past centuries.

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On the road with "Güths Mariechen"

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Duration: 1.5 hours
Dates: All year round
Meeting point: Café Fritzenkötter, Strengerstr. 2
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City guide Brunhilde Kohls slips into the costume of the famous Westphalian market woman and, dressed as Güth's Mariechen, leads the tour participants through Gütersloh city centre. Always on hand: anecdotes from the life of the "best saleswoman far and wide" who, with her striking appearance and resolute sayings, captured a place on the market and in the hearts of the market visitors. Humorous, quick-witted and self-confident, that was Güth's Mariechen (1875 to 1952), whose monument on Kolbeplatz still commemorates her today. She is known as a true Gütersloh original. And so is the city guide, who brings the market woman back to life on her tour, therefore adding some variety to everyday life.

From the meeting point at Café Fritzenkötter, she will take you on a 1.5-hour tour of Gütersloh's most important squares and sights. Brunhilde Kohls will explain the history and stories of the buildings and share her tales about the market woman.

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View through the "Window into the past"

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Duration: 2.5 hours
Dates: Spring / Autumn
Meeting point: Apostle Church, Am Alten Kirchplatz 1
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Even though the title might suggest it: Uninspiring numbers and boring facts don't stand a chance on the "Window into the Past" city tour. City guide Brunhilde Kohls uses anecdotes to bring the history of the Old Church Square to life on this tour.

This journey back in time to very early Gütersloh shows that the Old Church Square is not only the origin of the city of Gütersloh, but also an important archaeological and historical source. Among other things, the topics of schooling and jurisdiction are also discussed during the guided tour. Of course, the Apostelkirche is also a part of the tour. In this case it is about the architects and artists who were involved in the construction and equipping of the church. The sagas and legends surrounding the church are also touched upon. Brunhilde Kohls explains the burial culture using the remains of the walls of the historic cemetery.

Another highlight is the visit to the house at Alte Kirchplatz 11, one of Gütersloh's oldest buildings. The post-holes of a 12th century building were uncovered here in 2016. In the basement of the building, not only these post-holes but also a display case containing medieval pottery shards, animal bones, horse teeth and fragments of ancient clay pipes can be viewed.

The city tour, which lasts about 2.5 hours and is very varied, begins at the meeting point on the meadow at the Apostle Church.

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"The classic" - historical city walk

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Duration: 1.5 hours
Dates: All year round
Meeting point: Meeting point: Meadow behind the Apostle Church, Am Alten Kirchplatz 1
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Where does the core of the former heathland village of Gütersloh lie, what was the purpose of the Dreiecksplatz in the past, and what does the Society for the Rescue of Castaways have to do with Gütersloh, of all places? These and many other questions are answered on the city centre tour "The Classic".

The tour takes you through the typical Gütersloh squares to the most important sights, such as the Verhoffhaus, the water tower and the impressive theater. The perfect city tour to (re)discover Gütersloh!

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Excursions

Excursion destinations in Gütersloh

Gütersloh has a lot to offer! On this page we have summarized some highlights of our city for you.

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Swimming pools in Gütersloh

"Die Welle" (The Wave) leisure and adventure pool

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JärveSauna

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Outdoor swimming pool

OWL's largest paddling pool with large sunbathing lawn and leisure facilities

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North Bath

Indoor and outdoor swimming pool

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Parks in Gütersloh

City Park

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Botanical Garden and Apothecary Garden

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Mohns Park

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Museums

Miele Museum

Museum on the history and products of the Gütersloh-based global corporation Miele

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City Museum

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Cinema and theater

KulturRäume Gütersloh - City Hall and Theater

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Sporty in Gütersloh

Ohlendorf Stadium in the Heath Forest

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GTV - Club Tennis-Point

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Mini golf and pit-pat

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Golf in and around Gütersloh

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Other destinations

Weberei

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Steam small railroad Mühlenstroth e. V.

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Wapelbad (outdoor swimming pool)

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Urban.Art.Bingo

Street art game in the city center

Team Escape Gütersloh

Escape rooms and city rallies

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Geocaching

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Our calendar of events "Auf Schlür"

Are you still looking for a nice event for the day? Then take a look at our Gütersloh event calendar "Auf Schlür"!

Opera Meets New Media - Puccini, Ricordi and the rise of the modern entertainment industry - free admission

Multimedia exhibition in the foyer of the theater shows the interplay of opera and media in the early 20th centuryThere will be public guided tours of the Puccini exhibition led by Bertelsmann: Tuesday, December 09, 2025,...

Theater Gütersloh, Theater 30.10.2025 16:00 - 04.01.2026 20:00

VERNISSAGE & EXHIBITION

Everything but pet food - AnnielLuu Fischer/Marvin Knopf AnnieLuu Fischer plays with materiality in her objects. The DIY store is her greatest treasure trove. In her works, she explores the...

Inner city 07.11.2025 - 23.01.2026

Gütersloh around 1900 - Extended views - Free admission

Historical city models by Norbert Jebramcik

07.11.2025 08:00 - 05.01.2026 12:00

What's going on in the district?

Would you like to do something outside the city area? Then click here and learn more about the leisure activities in the district on the Erfolgskreis Gütersloh site!

All theme worlds

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(W)shopping in Gütersloh

Delicious wines and relaxed shopping

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District snippet hunt

Through Gütersloh's districts during the summer vacations

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Downtown Advent Calendar

From December 1 to 24, there is a very special Advent calendar to discover in downtown Gütersloh!

We transform the Gütersloh city center into a living Advent calendar.

Brochure for the city center Advent calendar

We wish you a reflective pre-Christmas period, happy holidays and lots of fun visiting the Gütersloh city center!

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With Westphalian charm, memories and enjoyment

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A summer highlight in Gütersloh

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Gütersloh under National Socialism

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Hiking trails in and around Gütersloh

Hiking Gütersloh

Fuhrmannsweg

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