Private Höxter City Tour – Half-Timbered Town on the Weser and World Heritage Corvey

Corvey
Westwerk
Weser
Fachwerk
Kilianikirche

NORTH RHINE-WESTPHALIA · GERMANY

Discover Höxter and Corvey at your leisure with our licensed guide: the Carolingian Westwork of Corvey (UNESCO World Heritage), Corvey Castle with its Princely Library, St. Kilian's Church and the half-timbered old town on the Weser – completely private and at your own pace.

• ⏱ 7 hours
• 👥 Private – your group only
• € 560 for up to 8 people
• 🗣 English · German · Turkish

Why Höxter?

Just outside Höxter, Benedictine monks founded the Imperial Abbey of Corvey in 822, which became one of the most important monasteries of the Frankish Empire. Its Westwork, built between 873 and 885, is one of the few almost intact buildings of the Carolingian era. Since 2014 the Westwork and the Civitas Corvey have been a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In the 19th century the poet August Heinrich Hoffmann von Fallersleben, author of the 'Song of Germany', worked in the Princely Library and is buried at Corvey. Höxter itself preserves numerous half-timbered houses in the Weser Renaissance style.

Route

• Westwork of Corvey (UNESCO)
  The 9th-century Carolingian Westwork with remains of its original wall paintings – a unique testimony to early medieval architecture.
• Abbey Church & Corvey Castle
  The baroque abbey church and baroque palace of the former princely abbey; museum visit optional (admission not included).
• Princely Library
  The great private library of the Dukes of Ratibor, where Hoffmann von Fallersleben worked as librarian – part of the museum tour.
• Weser Riverbank & Bridge
  A walk along the Weser between Corvey and Höxter with views of the Weser Uplands river landscape.
• St. Kilian's Church
  Höxter's Romanesque main church with its striking twin towers and Renaissance pulpit.
• Half-Timbered Old Town & Dechanei
  Westerbachstraße, Marktstraße and the Dechanei, one of the town's finest half-timbered buildings, plus the Old Town Hall.
• Optional: St. Mary's Church
  The former Minorite church from the 13th century, a simple Gothic hall church.

Tour information

Guide languages

English, German, Turkish

Duration

Approx. 7 hours – private, extendable and tailored to you.

Difficulty

Level paths and some cobblestones; the old town and Corvey are about 2 km apart, covered on foot along the Weser or by vehicle.

Age group

Suitable for all ages – ideal for families, couples and groups of friends.

Meeting point

Meeting point by arrangement, e.g. the market square in Höxter or your hotel in Höxter.

Included

• Approx. 7-hour private tour with a licensed guide
• Individual route planning
• Headset system for groups of 16 or more

Not included

• Admission fees and donations (museums, palaces, churches)
• Travel and transfers
• Meals, drinks and tips
• Personal expenses

What to bring

Comfortable shoes, weather-appropriate clothing, sun or rain protection and a camera or smartphone for souvenir photos.

FAQ

When does the tour start?

Choose any start time between 06:00 and 12:00; the tour lasts about 7 hours.

How do I pay?

30 % deposit at booking (PayPal or credit card), the balance in cash on the day of the tour.

What is the cancellation policy?

No free cancellation: up to 30 days before 30 %, 29–15 days 50 %, 14–7 days 75 %, 6–1 days and no-show 100 %. Changes of date are also subject to a fee.

Can we join with a pushchair or wheelchair?

Yes, we adapt the route to your needs. Please let us know when booking.

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