Discover Holzminden

Holzminden combines an unusual theme with urban exploration and cycling: you can encounter fragrances and aromas at the Sensoria experience museum and along the Fragrant City Walk. The town is also right on the Weser Cycle Route; the Europaradweg R1 and the Weser Cycle Route intersect here too. The attractions range from museum experiences and local history to a variety of cycling themes.

Sensoria: Fragrances on Several Levels

At the heart of Holzminden’s fragrance theme is Sensoria – House of Fragrances and Aromas. The experience museum features a permanent exhibition across three floors and 600 m²; it is divided into ten themed areas and includes up to 60 different fragrances. The exhibition is suitable for visitors of all ages. On the roof, fragrant herbs, unusual plants and an interactive quiz invite you to experience the world of fragrances and aromas outdoors with all your senses.

Local History on the Fragrant City Walk

Holzminden features historic architecture and charming old-town lanes. The Fragrant City Walk, with 17 fragrance columns, leads to notable buildings and attractive squares around the town. It provides insights into local history and the importance of fragrances and aromas in Holzminden.

Explore Holzminden by Bike

Holzminden is right on the Weser Cycle Route, and the Europaradweg R1 intersects the Weser Cycle Route here. Sensoria is also right on the Weser Cycle Route. In Holzminden, mountain biking offers varied routes and challenging trails in the wooded landscape of Solling-Vogler Nature Park, providing opportunities to enjoy nature. The bicycle parking facility at Johannismarkt is right on the Weser Cycle Route and just a few steps from the town centre. It offers cycle tourists a comfortable and secure place to leave their bikes during a stopover.

Getting Here and Getting Around Town

Holzminden railway station is served by Nordwestbahn and is about a ten-minute walk from the town centre. Bus routes 501, 502 and 509 operate within the town. Check the latest timetables again before travelling.

Plan Your Market Visit and Seminars

The regular “Colourful Market of Fragrances and Aromas” offers an aromatic tasting experience, with many sampling stalls. Check the specific market dates separately if your stay depends on a particular date. Fragrance and aroma seminars offer, among other things, the opportunity to create your own perfume. Dates and availability may vary; check them in advance for your travel dates.

Polle Castle Ruins in the Weser Valley and Attractions in the Wider Holzminden Destination

Amelungsborn Monastery, Fürstenberg Castle and Bevern Castle are part of the wider Holzminden destination. The ruins of Polle Castle stand on a hilltop about 25 metres above the municipality of Polle in the Weser Valley. Amelungsborn Monastery is on the B64 between Negenborn and Eschershausen in the district of Holzminden. The Fürstenberg Castle Museum showcases porcelain from more than 265 years of production at the FÜRSTENBERG porcelain manufactory. The castle complex includes a viewing platform 80 metres above the Weser, with panoramic views of the Weser Valley and the Dreiländereck region. Bevern Castle is a four-winged Renaissance complex built between 1603 and 1612 around a square courtyard with a moat, two bridges and a castle garden.

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